Where do you turn in a crisis when everyone you know is part of the same cult?

As a teenager, Jinger Duggar had an eating disorder.

It took seeing someone wasting away before she pursued help for herself.

Michelle’s reaction may be surprising to some.

Eating disorders can happen to anyone, but a teen fundamentalist on reality TV is at higher risk

On this week’s episode of the Call Your Sister podcast, Jinger opened up about her eating disorder struggles as a teen — and how her mother responded.

“I had so much stress in my body that I almost physically was feeling sick,” she recalled to Joy on the October 14 episode.

“There was so much that I was processing through and I was really stressed,” Jinger explained.

Disordered eating can take many forms. For her, it was food avoidance — skipping meals to feel more in control of her body and her life.

“I would try to sleep in as late as I could, so I would not have to eat breakfast,” Jinger recalled, “and I’d try to make it through lunch and then try to not eat lunch.”

Many people who skip meals do so by being in different environments, so that people at school believe that they are eating at home, and people at home believe that they are eating at school.

Jinger is a homeschooling victim, so this was not an option for her. But, she said, the Duggars ate dinner together more often than other meals — so it was easier to go unnoticed.

Ultimately, she knew that she needed help when, on a group trip, she saw someone struggling with bulimia.

“She was literally sickly and she had so many health issues and she looked terrible because her body was withering away,” Jinger described. “She was in a terrible place.”

She recalled: “Ultimately I was looking at her and I’m like, ‘Just stop doing that,’ as I’m over here doing the same thing in a different way.”

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Michelle to the rescue?

Realizing that she needed help, Jinger turned to essentially the only resource that she had — her mother, Michelle.

Astonishingly, Michele responded “with such grace and kindness,” Jinger described, sharing her own history with an eating disorder.

“She said, ‘But good thing is you’re talking, you’re going to be fine,'” she recalled.

Jinger shared: “I was so reassured knowing that because I said that, she was not like, ‘Oh my goodness, here’s three cheeseburgers, eat them all.’” (Three is not generally a lot of cheeseburgers, but can feel scary or even immoral to someone with disordered eating habits.)

“She was like, ‘No, it’s OK. You can eat healthy food and be healthy,'” she went on. “But she also said, ‘You don’t need to avoid food because that’s gonna harm your body later.’”

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Jinger went on to detail how Michelle had helped her to keep a log of what she ate, and how recovery took years.

Many might understandably express surprise that the infamous cultist seemed to respond in a healthy and affirming manner.

But, sometimes, the key with these types is for them to personally relate to someone’s problem. That can, for some, be the only thing stopping them from pushing whatever the cult prescribes and leaving it at that.

Disordered eating is common, but not often discussed, within the extreme fringes of American conservative Christianity, even outside of fundamentalist spaces. Cultists, especially women, have few to no healthy resources and live in a world where their appearances are both seen as the pathway to wrongdoing and a sign of virtue.

We’re glad that Jinger was able to recover and share her story.

Jinger Duggar Shares Eating Disorder Jouney & The Surprising Way She Got Help was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

There have been many awkward Love Is Blind moments over the years.

But the meeting of Jax Guelli and Scott “Stew” Stewart might have delivered the show’s cringiest scene of all time.

And now, Jax is opening up on her decision to bail on her fiance moments after meeting him.

She admits she should have handled her sudden exit from Netflix’s dating experiment differently after leaving Stew without an explanation.

But she also seems to have no regrets about her decision.

The couple connected in the pods over their shared love of luxury and The Phantom of the Opera. Stew eventually proposed, and Jax accepted.

Unfortunately, their romantic bubble burst almost immediately after they finally came face-to-face.

Let’s just say their first meeting wasn’t exactly a fairytale moment.

Jax repeatedly described the encounter as “so weird” and appeared uncomfortable as the couple attempted to navigate their newly engaged status. She even shot back against Stew’s claim that he looked like members of the Kennedy family and claimed instead that he resembled Mitt Romney.

Romance was clearly not in the air.

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Stew, meanwhile, seemed convinced they’d found something special. He described the experience as overwhelmingly positive and said he believed Jax was everything he’d hoped for.
Unfortunately, his fiancée wasn’t feeling quite so confident.

By the following episode, Jax had decided she wanted to go home rather than continue the experiment or travel to Mexico with the other couples.

Producers informed Stew that she had left and didn’t want to speak with him at that moment, leaving him without a proper explanation.

The reality star later explained that her doubts had started before the couple even met. Jax was disappointed by Stew’s proposal, which she felt sounded like a “superficial checklist” rather than a heartfelt declaration specifically about her.

She also claimed that Stew came across as “cocky” and “douchey” during their first meeting, making it difficult for her to reconcile the man in front of her with the person she’d connected with in the pods.
Still, Jax insists that his looks weren’t the reason she walked away.

“What I felt was real at that time,” she explained. “The good and unfortunately the bad was real too, and it had nothing to do with him or his looks. It was the moment, and it was way too much for me.”

That’s fair enough. Getting engaged to someone you’ve never seen before is certainly an unusual way to start a relationship. But leaving that person without a conversation? That’s a different story.
Fortunately, Jax seems to recognize that distinction now.

“I wish I had handled it better,” she admitted. “He deserved a conversation, and it deserved to end differently, because he’s a gentleman and I should have handled it like a lady, but I didn’t.”

As for Stew, he admitted that he was stunned when producers told him Jax had left without saying goodbye. However, he insisted that the experience hadn’t left him devastated.

He also said he wasn’t blaming either himself or Jax for how uncomfortable their first meeting became. After all, the entire premise of Love Is Blind involves making an enormous romantic decision under circumstances that most people will never experience.

Stew maintained that he was proud of how authentically he’d presented himself in the pods and wouldn’t change his approach to the experiment.

Whether these two will have a chance to clear the air remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: Their engagement lasted far less time than it took to plan the wedding that never happened.

Jax Guelli: ‘Love Is Blind’ Star Defends Decision to Ghost Fiance was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

You do not, under any circumstances, “gotta hand it” to Sean Hannity.

However, he is lending his voice and platform to the growing chorus questioning Katie Zacharia’s alleged credentials.

To be clear, no one is saying that you need to pass the bar exam to be Press Secretary. You do not.

But Zacharia has spent years publicly identifying herself as a lawyer without passing the bar exam. People are questioning her integrity.

She’s a ‘lawyer’ but never passed the bar exam? It gets worse …

On Tuesday, October 13, Donald Trump announced his new Press Secretary.

Zacharia has spent years pushing Pizzagate-style conspiracy theories and hyping up Trump on ultraconservative platforms.

She is also blonde, monied, and has “Mar-a-Lago face” features.

Adding that she is clearly woefully underqualified for the role, and it’s no surprise that Trump appointed her.

But, for years, Zacharia has identified herself as a “lawyer” in an apparent effort to give herself unwarranted credibility. Was it all a lie?

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Zacharia does have a legal degree, but spent a couple of days dodging questions before finally admitting the truth: she never passed the bar exam.

On Thursday, October 15, she admitted during an interview with white nationalist Jack Posibiec on the ironically named “Real America’s Voice” that she tried and failed the bar exam in 2011.

According to Zacharia, she was distracted by planning her wedding.

In addition to marrying Tyler Zacharia, she was also planning to move to Tyler.

Zacharia insisted that it was “inconsequential” to have not passed the bar, as her new job would not require that particular qualification.

Sean Hannity didn’t give her as many softball questions as she might have expected

Still, she went on to identify herself as a lawyer during public appearances, and now insists that it was “okay and acceptable” to label herself a “lawyer.” This was, at best, splitting hairs.

It fell to longtime Trump ally and Fox News host Sean Hannity, of all people, to grill Zacharia during an interview later on Thursday.

Zacharia smiled uncomfortably during the majority of the interview, even though it was mostly friendly and full of softballs and the usual vice signaling.

She rattled on a lengthy and clearly nervous explanation of how she had failed the bar exam and moved to China.

Zacharia confirmed to Hannity that she had not retaken the exam because she had begun having children. She is a mother of four.

Hannity also brought up that Zacharia had described herself as an attorney — implying having passed the bar — rather than a lawyer. This is a rare piece of nuance, as most would treat these as synonyms.

However, she said that these were retweets or reposts, not her own words. The hair-splitting continues.

Some would say that this level of craven dishonesty is disqualifying in a Press Secretary. But … is it?

Zacharia being thoroughly unqualified is arguably one of the most important qualities for serving in the Trump regime. It’s right up there with being white, being Christian, spreading conspiracy theories, and showing endless loyalty to Trump instead of to America.

So Zacharia isn’t a good liar. No one in Trump’s circle seems to care whether the public swallows the lies that they’re putting out anymore, anyway.

Katie Zacharia Says She Failed the Bar Exam Because She Was Planning Her Wedding was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

For years, Charlie Sheen’s notorious bad behavior, including substance abuse and crimes, dominated headlines.

Most would not compare beloved actress Anna Faris to him, save that both are well known Gen X actors.

Chuck Lorre, the producer behind legendary sitcoms spanning four decades, had both as stars on his shows, and compares Faris’ troubles to Sheen’s.

Faris feels pretty understandably devastated. “Of course it hurts,” she admitted in a public response.

‘Nothing changes how grateful I am for those people and those years’

On Thursday, October 15, Faris took to her Instagram page to express some understandable heartbreak.

“Yikes,” she began. “Yes, I read a few things. I really didn’t see that coming. Of course it hurts.”

Referring to Chuck Lorre, Faris acknowledged: “Chuck gave me a job I loved, and for seven years I never took a day of it for granted.”

The beloved actress affirmed: “I’m proud of what we made together, and nothing changes how grateful I am for those people and those years.”

Not even the famous “king of sitcoms” comparing her to one of Hollywood’s most notorious figures could change that.

“I’ve been sober for a year and a half,” Faris announced.

“I was on a show about recovery, and then I lived it,” she characterized.

Many actors who have struggled with substance abuse and addiction have been on shows where these are major recurring elements.

“Now I’m healthy, I’m working, and I’m happier than I’ve been in a long time,” Faris expressed.

“If anyone reading this is where I was, I hope that’s useful,” she concluded. “It gets better. I’m proof.”

What did Chuck Lorre say about her?

Starting in 2013, Faris starred as Christy on Mom.

Christy was a recovering alcoholic who was strugglign to maintain a job. She dealt with family issues.

Just as in real life, Christy’s alcoholism was not an isolated affliction. Her mother, Bonnie (played by the incomparable Allison Janney) was also in recovery, and moved in with her. Thus, the sitcom’s name.

Faris starred on the first seven of eight seasons, officially departing in 2020 to “pursue new opportunities.”

Chuck Lorre was behind the show — and countless others, from The Big Bang Theory to Two And A Half Men and beyond. Some of his shows, like Cybill, were even good.

In Sitcom, Lorre recalled: “I wasn’t sure Anna would be appropriate for this kind of material.”

He continued: “Then I thought about how badly I’d bungled my working relationship with Charlie Sheen.”

“Someone’s personal life is none of my business,” Lorre ended up concluding. “The mom in Mom would be, and should be, Anna Faris.”

Then, he declared: “As the years went by, it became apparent that my initial reluctance to hire Anna was, in fact, correct. After six years, she left the show for mysterious reasons that were not mysterious to anyone on the show.”

For the record, she has been showered with support, including by fellow actors and co-stars. Many people in many professions struggle with substance abuse.

There’s no one right answer for all of them, but publicly throwing them under the bus years later is not a great look.

Anna Faris Compared to Charlie Sheen by Chuck Lorre, Responds: ‘It Hurts’ was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

She knows how to make a crowd happy.

Sydney Sweeney is currently hard at work filming a much-anticipated thriller.

Not all filming is on closed sets. Between takes, she connected with fans — to their delight.

The videos really speak for themselves.

She is a one-woman crowd-pleaser

After the roaring success of the first film, Sweeney is currently filming The Housemaid’s Secret.

She is filming at least part of the project in Hoboken, New Jersey.

In this highly anticipated sequel, Sweeney reprises the role of Millie, the titular housemaid.

She takes a housekeeping job, this time for a mystery woman whom she never meets face-to-face.

It is likely no surprise that she finds new and darker secrets in this project. That’s what the teaser promises, at least.

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On Instagram, we can see multiple videos of Sweeney stepping out to meet young fans in Hoboken.

At a glance, the fans skew younger — from teens to tweens.

(Please remember that she has appeared in more than just Euphoria. She is a talented, versatile actress.)

She even had to return to filming, but promises the gathered fans that she would return for photos.

Sure enough, she filmed again and then crossed the street to meet fans, appearing to even sign some items between takes.

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‘The Housemaid’ was a massive success

In 2025, Sweeney costarred with Amanda Seyfried in The Housemaid.

This thriller had a $35 million budget yet grossed over $400 million worldwide.

Even factoring for things like advertising, that’s a massive commercial success that likely enriched a lot of already very rich backers.

It was no surprise when, mere weeks after the theatrical release, Lionsgate gave the sequel the green light.

There is a lot that we do not yet know about this sequel. But then, it’s pretty normal for thrillers to be full of suspense and surprises.

Sydney Sweeney shared this toothbrushing mirror selfie while modeling some of her own clothing line.

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Sweeney has spent the past year or so dabbling in a series of controversies.

Some of these have been overblown or largely unrelated to her. Others have been people taking her silence on polarizing topics as an answer.

(To be fair, it is often the case that people with bad answers often try to avoid giving any at all. Look no further than conservative men on dating apps identifying as “moderate” because they want to get laid.)

But seeing this moment, where Sweeney was able to connect one-on-one with fans (despite the obvious concerns of her security) is a reminder that she’s a real, complex person who is much more than the pernicious symbol that some of her fans and detractors alike see her as.

We do wish that she’d make some better choices, especially when it comes to advertisements. And men. But those are her mistakes to make.

Sydney Sweeney Pleases Fans While Filming Thriller Sequel was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

As fans continue to try and make sense of the death of RJ Mitte, we have new information about the Breaking Bad star’s final days.

As we previously reported, Mitte died by suicide on Monday at the age of 34.

Now, a startling new report claims that the actor was embroiled in some intense family drama in the days leading up to his death.

Mitte had been engaged to fiancee Kennedy Suarez for over a year.

And according to a new report from TMZ, the relationship had become a source of “tension” in recent weeks, as Suarez felt that Mitte’s mother was had been “meddling” in their affairs.

In fact, the outlet is reporting that Suarez issued an ultimatum to Mitte, demanding that he choose between his mother and his wife-to-be.

In a YouTube video, one TMZ journalist alleges that RJ and Kennedy’s relationship was “on the rocks” in the period leading up to Mitte’s death.

“We don’t know if they broke up,” the reporter clarifies.

The journalist went on to explain that Mitte was close with his mother and sisters and “obviously” was not going to cut ties with them.

Obviously, little is known about what might have caused Mitte’s distress in his final days.

And it would be unfair and reckless to allege that the family dispute involving his fiancee had anything to do with his decision to take his own life.

Other stressors have been alleged, and much has been made of a recent interview in which RJ alleged that he had accrued a tremendous amount of debt due to malpractice by his financial team.

Whatever the case, friends, colleagues, and a legion of devoted fans have been mourning Mitte and fondly recalling his life in the days since his death.

“I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight. RJ Mitte, my sweet son on Breaking Bad has died,” Breaking Bad star Cranston wrote on Instagram, adding:

“I met him when he was only 14 years old when he was cast as Walter White Jr., a part he played with such joy and enthusiasm. Born with Cerebral Palsy, he never – ever – allowed that challenge to be an excuse for anything. He met the demanding shooting schedule head on with great determination.”

Our condolences go out to Mitte’s loved ones during this enormously difficult time.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

RJ Mitte Was Forced to Choose Between Fiancee and Mother During Final Days: Report was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Numerous allegations have been leveled at Matt Gaetz over the years.

And now, the former Florida congressman is facing another legal battle that could have profound consequences.

Two women have filed a federal lawsuit accusing Gaetz and several other defendants of participating in an alleged sex trafficking scheme.

The plaintiffs, identified in court documents as Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2, claim the alleged activity took place between 2017 and early 2019 (per TMZ).

According to the lawsuit, both women were introduced to Gaetz through Joel Greenberg, the former Seminole County tax collector who is currently serving prison time for separate federal crimes.

Jane Doe 1 alleges she met Greenberg in 2017 through Seeking Arrangement, an online dating platform often associated with relationships involving financial support. She claims their initial encounters involved sexual activity in exchange for money.

She alleges she subsequently met Gaetz at a party on July 15, 2017. According to her account, she witnessed Gaetz have sex with a 17-year-old girl and give the teenager $400.

The lawsuit also alleges Gaetz sent Jane Doe 1 money in multiple installments, with payments ranging from $150 to $1,000.

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Some of the transactions reportedly included casual explanations such as “Being my friend,” “Being awesome,” “Here” and “Just because.”

Jane Doe 2 alleges she met Gaetz in December 2017. She claims that after taking ecstasy, she had sexual encounters with both Gaetz and Greenberg.

The women also allege they traveled with Gaetz on multiple occasions, including trips to Las Vegas, the Florida Keys and New York City.

The lawsuit names additional defendants and seeks to hold them accountable for the alleged conduct. The claims have not yet been proven in court.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

Former Congressman Matt Gaetz Sued For Sex Trafficking was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

It was an unpopular idea from the start, and now the critics can breathe a sigh of relief.

Last week, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that the firing squad execution of Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan would be available to watch live online.

Now, Donald Trump has announced that his administration has reversed course, and the public will no longer be getting a front-row seat.

Trump announced Thursday that Hasan’s scheduled execution by firing squad will not be livestreamed.

The decision follows mounting criticism from both Democrats and Republicans over the prospect of broadcasting a man’s execution.

Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people and injuring 32 others in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. The former Army psychiatrist has been sentenced to death, with his execution scheduled for December 3.

The Pentagon’s original plan to livestream the execution sparked widespread backlash, raising questions about whether broadcasting the event would serve as a deterrent or simply create a disturbing spectacle.

Trump addressed the controversy in a post on Truth Social, acknowledging the argument that showing the execution could discourage future attacks while ultimately deciding against making it public.

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“I think streaming the execution for all to see might have been a strong deterrent for the World to witness how America deals with Terrorists and SCUM like Hasan,” Trump wrote.

“But, many very good and well meaning people would rather not watch him die, through streaming, or through any other visual device,” he continued, adding:

“He will die, as scheduled, by firing squad, but this event will not be streamed.”

He also said immediate family members of the victims would be permitted to witness the execution in person, should they choose to attend.

The reversal comes after Hegseth’s announcement generated criticism from lawmakers across the political spectrum.

Vice President JD Vance also expressed reservations about the proposed broadcast, saying he would not watch if the execution were livestreamed. Critics have warned that footage of the event could be used as propaganda by terrorist organizations.

Hasan has been paralyzed from the waist down since law enforcement officers shot him in the back while responding to the 2009 attack. He now uses a wheelchair, a detail that reportedly factored into discussions about whether to broadcast his execution.

The December 3 execution is still scheduled to take place at Fort Hood. Trump’s announcement changes the plan for how the event will be witnessed, not the punishment itself.

For the families of the victims, the decision closes one particularly contentious chapter in a case that has remained part of the national conversation for nearly 17 years.

And for an administration that initially considered televising the execution as a warning to potential attackers, the backlash has made clear that even a proposed public display of punishment can become a controversy of its own.

Donald Trump Calls Off Televised Execution of Fort Hood Shooter was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

In the wake of this summer’s trial, the lone holdout juror has spoken out.

Michael Desronvil points the finger at Lindsay Clancy’s attorney — saying that the man put a target on his back.

In a new interview, he says that he has feared for his safety after the public learned of his identity.

What threats has he received?

Despite receiving no threats, the rogue juror has feared for his safety

Michael Desronvil made himself infamous as he remained the lone holdout in the Clancy murder trial this summer.

He now accuses Kevin Reddington, the defense attorney in the case, of putting a target on his back.

Speaking to Fox News, Desronvil complained that he felt “scared” after Reddington asked the court to authorize an investigation into him.

Specifically, Reddington has asked the court to look over Desronvil’s phone data from during the deliberations. He also wants Desronvil to answer questions regarding his truthfulness during Voir Dire.

The vast majority of the time, juries operate on an honor system until that honor is questioned. Desronvil’s honor has been questioned — and not only by Reddington.

According to Desronvil, one of his issues with Reddington is that the attorney referred to him as “he” while speaking to the judge.

His fear is that someone with harmful intentions would have an easier time narrowing down the identity of the rogue juror.

The Clancy jury was comprised of nine women and three men. Someone simply guessing could have identified Desronvil with 33% accuracy.

(Of course, as non-rogue jurors spoke out after the case, his identity became much more obvious.)

Of course, Desronvil did admit that he has not received physical threats of an kind despite the high profile of the case.

Was there ever a chance for him to remain anonymous?

Other jurors from the Clancy trial did not speak out lightly.

As journalists spoke to them, the jurors all painted similar pictures of the then-unidentified holdout juror.

They explained that this tragedy was just that — a tragedy. The defense made the case for postpartum psychosis to all 11 of them.

Desronvil, however, maintained that Clancy had carefully planned the murders of her three young children. (After the killings, she jumped from a window to attempt suicide, but survived and is now permanently disabled.)

His fellow jurors accused him of ignoring the facts of the case and even at one point of admitting to having reasonable doubt before backtracking. He denies this.

Earlier this month, Reddington attempted to persuade the judge to dismiss the case. The judge didn’t go for it.

If prosecutors really do insist upon taking Clancy to court again for a retrial, it’s unclear what they’d do differently.

(They cannot simply hope for another Desronvil. The prosuection would need to somehow get 12 Desronvil’s on the jury — or prevent the defense from presenting any effective evidence or arguments.)

Many say that prosecutors shouldn’t bring Clancy back to court. Others have said that they should have offered Clancy a deal to begin with.

At any rate, she is due back in court on November 2. As for Desronvil, it’s unclear if he has anything to hide if the court allows an investigation into his phone data.

Michael Desronvil: Lindsay Clancy’s Lawyer Put Me In Danger for Being the Holdout … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

Now that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have returned to British soil, they’re getting more scrutiny than ever from the British press.

And much has been made of the fact that their latest public appearance took them somewhere with plenty of royal history.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped out in Nottingham on October 15 for their first official joint engagement since relocating from California to the United Kingdom with their children in August.

“Oh, it’s great to be back,” Meghan reportedly told a well-wisher as the couple greeted supporters.

The visit marked a return to familiar territory for the couple. Nottingham was also the site of their first official engagement together after announcing their engagement in 2017.

Nearly nine years later, a lot has changed. Harry and Meghan married in 2018, welcomed two children, and walked away from their senior royal duties in 2020 before settling in California.

Now, they’re back in Britain and making their presence known.

The couple began their Nottingham visit at the Community Recording Studio, a charity that provides creative activities, mentoring and development programs for young people. Meghan and Harry greeted supporters outside the venue, posed for selfies and accepted gifts from well-wishers.

Meghan also participated in a confidence-building workshop, while Harry reconnected with people involved in the organization’s youth programs.

The Sussexes were scheduled to visit two additional organizations during the day: Himmah Hub, which works to combat food poverty, and Epic Partners, which supports young people through sports, education and mentoring.

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Both stops have connections to the couple’s previous charitable work. Meghan supported community cooking initiatives through her 2018 cookbook, “Together: Our Community Cookbook,” while Harry has maintained ties to Nottingham youth organizations for years.

Of course, their return comes with a few complications.

Although Harry and Meghan retain their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles, they are no longer working members of the royal family. King Charles III’s household reiterated that status in a letter issued in September, emphasizing that the couple would continue to operate as private citizens.

Their public engagements therefore come with a distinction: They may look like traditional royal appearances, but they aren’t official duties on behalf of the monarchy.

And many critics were quick to point out that distinction.

“Harry and Meghan are no longer working members of the royal family,” firebrand royal expert Kinsey Schofield remarked this week. “King Charles recently reminded his government that the Sussexes are private citizens. The Sussexes appear increasingly determined to recreate the optics of royal life without the responsibilities that come with it. … The charitable visits, the appearances, the photographers. It’s royal theatre without royal authority.”

The couple also continue to navigate strained relationships with the royal family. Harry has not publicly reconciled with his father or his brother, Prince William, despite the family’s return to the United Kingdom.

Security remains another important issue. Harry has long argued that adequate protection is necessary when he brings his family to Britain, and questions surrounding taxpayer-funded police security remain part of the broader picture.

For now, however, the Sussexes appear focused on reconnecting with charitable organizations and establishing their lives in the UK.

Their Nottingham appearance represents a significant public step since their return. Whether it signals a more regular schedule of joint engagements remains to be seen.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Make First Public Appearance Since Return to UK; Critics … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.