Pamela Anderson vs. Meghan Markle – The Cooking Show Controversy
Alright, let’s talk about this spicy controversy brewing in the world of celebrity cooking shows! Meghan Markle’s brand-new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan , is making headlines—but not just for its cozy vibes and home-cooked meals. The Duchess of Sussex is facing some serious accusations of copying none other than Baywatch legend Pamela Anderson!
So, here’s the deal. Pamela recently launched her own cooking and lifestyle show, Pamela’s Cooking With Love , and fans were quick to notice some striking similarities between the two. Both shows feature these beautifully rustic kitchens, fresh garden produce, and a warm, inviting atmosphere with celebrity guests. Even the titles are nearly identical, both emphasizing love and a personal touch in the kitchen. Coincidence? Some people aren’t buying it.
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The internet has been buzzing, with fans calling Meghan’s show a “virtual rip-off” of Pamela’s. Social media is full of side-by-side comparisons showing both women dancing in their kitchens, high-fiving guests, and sharing personal cooking tips. Even the episode structures are eerily alike—both running for eight episodes and featuring nearly identical sequences. And here’s the kicker: Pamela’s show was greenlit first by Flavour Network in early 2023, with trailers dropping months before Meghan’s. That timing is making people question just how "original" With Love, Meghan really is.
Now, Pamela Anderson’s team has taken the high road. Jesse Fawcett, co-creator of her show, diplomatically said, “We take pride in planting the first seeds – creating original, distinctive programming that audiences love – and it’s a compliment to see our work resonate so strongly.” Basically, they’re saying imitation is flattery, but fans aren’t as forgiving. Critics have flooded social media, calling Meghan’s show “inauthentic” and “uninspired.”
Despite all the backlash, With Love, Meghan is pulling in views. The show shot into Netflix’s Top 10 within 24 hours, and Meghan herself celebrated the achievement on Instagram. She thanked her supporters, reminding them that it’s all about fun, food, and good vibes. But the success in streaming numbers doesn’t quite match its critical reception—IMDb has the show sitting at a dismal 2.4/10, and major UK outlets like The Guardian and The Independent have slammed it with one-star reviews. Ouch.
Adding another layer to this drama, Meghan’s also being accused of copying an LA-based food blogger, Meg Quinn, who runs "Ain’t Too Proud to Meg." Apparently, one of Meghan’s segments, where she creates a colorful “Fruit Rainbow,” is nearly identical to Quinn’s signature platter designs. Fans pointed out that even the fruit arrangement was almost a carbon copy!
Now, is Meghan really guilty of “copying” these ideas, or is this just the nature of lifestyle and cooking shows? After all, how many ways can you film a warm, inviting kitchen setting? Some argue that Pamela’s show itself follows a familiar format used by many cooking programs before her. But others say Meghan should have at least changed things up a bit to avoid these direct comparisons.
At the end of the day, both women are successful, both love cooking, and both are giving fans something cozy to watch. But one thing’s for sure—this drama isn’t dying down anytime soon. What do you think? Innocent coincidence, or a full-on copycat situation?
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