Holly Willoughby made her long-awaited return to screens with her new YouTube show Together, but the debut episode has been branded a flop, with low viewership and negative comparisons to Meghan Markle's cooking series.
Stanley Tucci Overshadows Host
The former This Morning presenter invited acting legend Stanley Tucci to cook Pasta alla Neran, but the guest's culinary expertise left Holly struggling. The Devil Wears Prada star took over chopping duties after Holly's awkward attempts, making the show resemble Saturday Kitchen with the guest as the expert.
Viewer Numbers and Reactions
Three hours after its YouTube premiere, Together had only 4,574 views. Comments were largely negative: one viewer called it "dull as dishwater," another said "Meghan called, she wants her show back, please," and a third noted the lack of an introduction was confusing. However, some praised the show as "chaotically delightful."
Comparison to Meghan Markle
Unlike Meghan's hands-on approach, Holly's lack of cooking skills was exposed, with a revelation that she once made toffee vodka in a dishwasher. The show joins a list of Holly's post-This Morning flops, including the axed Dancing on Ice and cancelled Celebrity Bear Hunt. It remains unclear if Together will return for a second series.
