Tamron Hall Steals the Show with Hilarious Roast of Meghan Markle at National Book Festival

The atmosphere buzzed with excitement as the National Book Festival kicked off its opening celebration at the historic Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

Among the notable figures gracing the event was Tamron Hall, the beloved television host, who was there to unveil her new cookbook, *A Confident Cook*.

However, it was her playful jabs at Meghan Markle's Netflix cooking show that had the audience roaring with laughter.

With a radiant smile lighting up her face, Tamron greeted the crowd warmly.

“Good evening, book lovers!

I'm so thrilled to be here tonight to celebrate the written word and share my culinary adventures with all of you,” she said, instantly putting everyone at ease.

But it was clear that Tamron had something special planned for her audience.

“I know a thing or two about cooking,” she continued, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

“And I must say, I was quite entertained when a certain royal tried her hand at hosting a cooking show.” The audience chuckled knowingly, bracing themselves for what was to come.

“Meghan Markle's *The Royal Table* on Netflix?

Let's just say I'm glad I wasn't the one taste-testing those dishes,” Tamron quipped, prompting an uproar of laughter.

“I mean, the woman can't even boil water without turning it into a royal rumble.

How she thought she could pull off an entire cooking show, I'll never know!”

As she recounted some of Markle's more cringe-worthy culinary attempts, the crowd was in stitches.

“Remember that time she tried to make homemade pasta?

Those sad, limp noodles looked like they'd been through a war,” Tamron exclaimed.

“And don't even get me started on her souffle—it came out looking more like a deflated basketball.

Honestly, I'm surprised she didn't get sued by the NBA for copyright infringement!”

Tamron's comedic timing was impeccable, and the audience was clearly enjoying every moment.

“But you know, I've got to hand it to Meghan; she sure had guts trying to position herself as some kind of culinary expert,” she said, shaking her head in mock disbelief.

“This is the woman who once tried to pass off a can of beans as a gourmet meal!”

Her playful roasting didn't stop there.

“A can of beans, people?

And we're supposed to trust her to teach us how to cook?” Tamron laughed, her energy infectious.

“If Meghan ever guest-hosted *MasterChef*, the judges would take one look at her food and immediately call immigration to have her deported—that's how bad it was!”

The audience erupted into thunderous applause, clearly relishing Tamron's unfiltered humor.

Yet, she took a moment to address potential criticisms of her comments.

“Now, I know what you're all thinking: ‘Tamron, how can you be so harsh on Meghan Markle?

Isn't she a fellow woman of color trying to make a name for herself?'”

With a serious tone, she responded, “Yes, Meghan and I may share some similarities, but that doesn't mean I'm going to give her a free pass.

I hold her to a higher standard because when you're a woman of color in the public eye, you've got to bring your A-game every single time.

There's no room for half-baked efforts or half-assed cooking skills.”

Tamron's passion was palpable as she continued, “Meghan had the world stage and the opportunity to showcase her culinary talents and inspire people.

Instead, she served up what can only be described as a culinary train wreck.

And you know what they say: if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen—or in Meghan's case, maybe just stick to the frozen food aisle.”

After the applause died down, Tamron shifted gears.

“But enough about Meghan's questionable cooking skills.

I'm here tonight to talk about my own culinary adventures and the lessons I've learned along the way,” she said, clearly eager to share her journey.

With humor and humility, she recounted her early mishaps in the kitchen, from using baking soda instead of sugar in chocolate chip cookies to nearly setting her kitchen ablaze while attempting a flambé.

“But you know what they say: if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen—or in my case, just invest in a really good fire extinguisher!”

Tamron wrapped up her lively talk by emphasizing the joy of cooking.

“Don't be intimidated!

Sure, it can seem daunting at first, but once you get the hang of it, cooking is an absolute joy.

It's a creative outlet, a way to nourish yourself and your loved ones, and it's a skill you can keep honing for life.”

As she concluded her remarks, the audience erupted in applause, many eager to get their copies of *A Confident Cook* signed.

With a wink, Tamron teased, “I don't know about you all, but I could certainly go for a home-cooked meal right about now, and I guarantee it'll be a heck of a lot better than anything Meghan Markle has ever served up!”

The crowd roared with laughter, some even chanting her name.

It was a triumphant moment for Tamron Hall, who not only captivated the audience with her culinary wisdom and wit but also delivered a delightful roast of a certain royal chef-turned-Netflix star.