Holly Willoughby's new YouTube show, Holly Willoughby Together, has drawn immediate comparisons to Meghan Markle's Netflix series With Love, Meghan, with critics and viewers noting similarities. The show features Willoughby cooking and chatting with guests, including Stanley Tucci in the first episode.
Cringe-worthy moments and forced edginess
Willoughby dropped her first F-bomb within three seconds of the show, which was bleeped. The presenter also included sexual innuendo, such as a phallic joke about a courgette. One viewer commented on YouTube: 'It's giving the Meghan Sussex vibe.' Another X account quipped that the show 'looks on track to mimic With Love, Meghan'.
Critical reviews and comparisons
The Telegraph's one-star review claimed the show 'makes Meghan look good', while The Guardian's three-star write-up said it was 'a marginally less agonising With Love, Meghan'. The article argues that these comparisons are unnecessary and reflect a sexist tendency to pit women against each other, noting that male presenters with similar formats are not subjected to such scrutiny.
Support from fans
Despite the criticism, some viewers enjoyed the show. A YouTube user named ZoJo commented: 'Really enjoyed watching! Lovely to see you back, Holly.' Another, Angela Dawson, wrote: 'Great show. Loved it and looking forward to more.' The article concludes that Willoughby deserves to make her comeback without being compared to Markle.
