Perez Hilton weighed in after Meghan Markle went viral over Thanksgiving for a homemaking video that many social media users labeled a “major safety hazard.” The celebrity blogger joked that the Duchess of Sussex’s old nickname, “Duchess Difficult,” had now been replaced by a new one: “Salmonella Sussex.”On December 2, 2025, Hilton posted on X, comparing Markle, known for her lifestyle content, to domestic icon Martha Stewart. In his post, he wrote:"Martha Stewart would never!"In the article linked to this post, Hilton elaborated that Meghan Markle had become a “walking controversy magnet” despite her image as a “lifestyle guru.”The criticism followed an Instagram Story Markle shared on Thursday, November 28, where she “celebrated Thanksgiving” by posting a video of herself “mixing seasoning into a bowl and rubbing it onto a raw turkey,” all while using “almost bare hands.”The clip was captioned:"Let the ‘game’ begin. Get it? #momjokes"Hilton said the real issue wasn’t the turkey prep itself but the unsafe kitchen practices on display. He emphasized that Markle mixed and massaged raw poultry with “ALMOST bare hands,” while wearing jewelry, something food-safety authorities strongly warned against. Explaining his concern, he wrote:"As we pointed out, she did all this with her ALMOST bare hands! The 44-year-old, who wasn’t wearing gloves, notably kept her gold wedding band and bracelet on while lathering up the meat! That’s a huge safety hazard!"What else did Perez Hilton say about Meghan Markle?Meghan Markle (Image via Getty Images)Addressing the broader health risks involved in Meghan Markle’s method of seasoning turkey with bare hands, Perez Hilton, in his article, cited CDC guidance on raw poultry.He explained that raw turkey could carry bacteria such as Salmonella and Campylobacter, noting that its “juices” could also “contaminate anything it touches.”He then highlighted how Markle’s ungloved hands and multiple pieces of jewelry only increased the risk of cross-contamination.He underscored this by citing FDA guidelines, noting that bacteria often become trapped in jewelry's small crevices. He referenced how Markle wore both a wedding band and a bracelet in the video, and commented that “a plain ring” was the only jewelry food handlers were permitted to wear."Plus, jewelry can contaminate food as well because bacteria can get stuck in the intricate details. Per the FDA, a plain ring — like a wedding band — is the only bling food workers are allowed to wear. Yeesh!!! It looked like Meg had on more than just her band!" Perez Hilton addedPerez Hilton also noted that, according to Meghan Markle’s newsletter, she wasn’t just cooking for her family, she was also hosting friends. With this in mind, he remarked:"And it’s one thing for her to take that risk with her family, but according to her newsletter, the As Ever founder was hosting friends as well. Oof. Hope nobody got sick!"Beyond Hilton’s commentary, he also addressed the public response. He said that social media users were quick to ridicule the Duchess for what many viewed as basic kitchen hygiene mistakes."Fans roasted the mother of two online for this faux pas…Brutal!" he said.Meghan Markle is set to return on Netflix with her holiday special, With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration. The episodes will begin streaming on December 3. The Duchess of Sussex is also preparing to make an acting comeback with her cameo as herself in the upcoming movie Close Personal Friends.