The Toast

Sunglasses On: Monday, January 20th, 2026

January 20, 2026

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  • The hosts dedicate significant time to dissecting Brooklyn Beckham's bombshell statement attacking his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, noting strong parallels between his narrative and that of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. 
  • The hosts express strong bias against Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham for publicly airing family grievances, particularly regarding wedding planning disputes and alleged manipulation over the Beckham name. 
  • The hosts discuss the cancellation of Meghan Markle's Netflix show, 'With Love, Meghan,' attributing its failure to a lack of genuine value and excessive performative scripting, despite initial viewership intrigue. 
  • Meghan Markle's Netflix show, 'With Love, Meghan,' will not return for a third season due to a lack of perceived value and high production effort, adding to a list of her reportedly 'failed projects.' 
  • 'Summer House' stars Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke have split after four years of marriage, an outcome the hosts view as unsurprising given Kyle's past behavior, though they express sadness for Amanda's wasted time. 
  • Michael Rapaport was eliminated from 'The Traitors' after making a controversial remark to Colton Underwood about keeping secrets, which the hosts believe was taken out of context by the group, who were performing 'woke' groupthink. 

Segments

Weekend Recap and Personal Updates
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts spent their long weekend playing Mahjong twice and one host experienced multiple medical episodes including a blood sugar crash, migraine, and period.
  • Summary: One host detailed experiencing a blood sugar crash while in Palm Beach, followed by a one-hour migraine the next day, and a stomach issue followed by her period on the morning of the recording. The hosts noted they played Mahjong twice over the weekend, fulfilling a New Year’s resolution to improve at the game. The conversation also touched on the relative coldness of 66 degrees in their current location compared to New York City weather.
Dazzle Dry Endorsement
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  • Key Takeaway: Dazzle Dry nail polish is praised for its quick drying time and longevity, contrasting sharply with the slow drying and high cost of traditional manicures.
  • Summary: One host recounted being shocked by the $21 cost of a regular manicure that dried slowly, noting that Dazzle Dry, which she uses regularly, lasts over ten days without chipping. She highlighted that drying time for traditional polish is archaic, as Dazzle Dry sets in about five minutes. This product’s success was validated when a viral video mentioned her long-time advocacy for it.
Postpartum Checkup Delay
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  • Key Takeaway: One host delayed her mandatory six-week postpartum checkup until ten weeks, prioritizing the ability to take a bath over immediate medical review.
  • Summary: The host admitted to skipping her six-week postpartum checkup, stating she was not in a rush to return to the doctor after frequent visits during late pregnancy. Her primary motivation for finally scheduling the appointment was to receive clearance to take a bath. She also mentioned being afraid to look at her C-section scar.
Brooklyn Beckham Family Attack
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  • Key Takeaway: Brooklyn Beckham issued a lengthy public statement alleging his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, have controlled narratives, attempted to bribe him regarding his name/prenup, and actively tried to ruin his marriage.
  • Summary: Brooklyn alleged that Victoria Beckham canceled making Nicola’s wedding dress at the last minute, forcing an urgent switch to Valentino, contradicting the Vogue article detailing a year-long design process. He claimed his parents pressured him to sign away rights to his name before the wedding, which he interpreted as an attempt to control his future. The statement also accused his mother of hijacking his first dance with Nicola by having Mark Anthony call him to the stage for a dance with Victoria instead.
Meghan Markle Show Cancellation
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(00:43:41)
  • Key Takeaway: Meghan Markle’s show, ‘With Love, Meghan,’ will not return for a third season because the second installment (which was filmed concurrently with the first) failed to make Netflix’s top 10 list in the US.
  • Summary: The hosts noted that the second part of the series, released in August, did not chart in the top 10, despite the first part having done well due to public intrigue. They concluded the show lacked genuine value, being too surface-level and performative, failing to either educate or outrageously entertain the audience. The hosts emphasized that the proof of their desire for privacy will be seen in their next career moves.
Critique of Meghan Markle’s Show
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  • Key Takeaway: Meghan Markle’s show lacked genuine value, education, and entertainment, feeling overly scripted and performative.
  • Summary: The show was criticized for being surface-level, with the host noting a lack of genuine takeaways despite being in the target demographic for cooking content. The production felt scripted, suggesting guests were meeting the host for the first time, which diminished its appeal. This critique precedes the news that the show will not return for a third season.
Meghan Markle Project Review
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  • Key Takeaway: Meghan Markle has a significant portfolio of content ventures, including ‘With Love, Meghan,’ ‘Archetypes,’ and ‘The Bench,’ many of which have not achieved sustained success.
  • Summary: The hosts compiled a list of Meghan Markle’s projects, noting the cancellation of ‘With Love, Meghan’ after two seasons. Other mentioned projects include ‘Confessions of a Teenage Founder,’ the children’s book ‘The Bench,’ and the Netflix docu-series ‘Heart of Invictus.’ The discussion suggests that post-royalty survival without institutional support is financially challenging.
Amanda and Kyle Split Reaction
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  • Key Takeaway: The split between ‘Summer House’ stars Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke after four years of marriage is seen as inevitable due to Kyle’s repeated poor behavior, such as falling asleep at a fan’s house.
  • Summary: The hosts feel that anyone familiar with the couple’s history is not shocked by the divorce, despite their public displays of commitment at reunions. The incident of Kyle falling asleep at a fan’s house is considered worse than earlier cheating because it occurred deep into their marriage. The hosts are curious how this will affect the future of ‘Summer House’ and Kyle’s Lover Boy brand, especially since they reportedly did not have a prenup.
Glambot Director’s Rude Exchange
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  • Key Takeaway: The Glambot director, known for filming celebrities at events, was exposed for being condescending and quoting an inflated $300,000 price to a Black bride inquiring about booking the service for her wedding.
  • Summary: The director, who built a personal brand filming celebrities without their full awareness, exhibited unprofessional behavior in a 2019 email exchange that recently surfaced. The bride, who was reportedly wealthy and of Nigerian descent, was met with immediate condescension when she inquired about booking the Glambot for her wedding. The hosts noted that the quoted price was likely fabricated, as typical rental costs are significantly lower, suggesting the director was prejudiced against the inquirer.
‘The Traitors’ Colton vs. Michael
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  • Key Takeaway: Michael Rapaport was unfairly banished from ‘The Traitors’ after a comment about Colton Underwood’s secret-keeping was misinterpreted as homophobic, highlighting the group’s performative ‘woke’ mentality.
  • Summary: Michael Rapaport’s comment to Colton—suggesting Colton would be good at keeping a secret because he kept his sexuality secret for 29 years—was immediately seized upon by the group, including Johnny Weir, leading to his banishment. The hosts argue Michael did not intend a homophobic slight, but rather pointed out Colton’s capacity for deceit, which is relevant in the game. This incident is framed as an example of the cast prioritizing performative outrage over strategic gameplay, especially given Colton’s own questionable actions like stalking an ex.
The Traitors Gameplay Analysis
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  • Key Takeaway: The roundtable dynamics on ‘The Traitors’ resemble a sociological experiment where vocal, interesting players like Michael Rapaport are eliminated by fearful, bandwagoning faithfuls.
  • Summary: The hosts believe the roundtables are a fascinating study in groupthink, where players vote based on fear of being targeted or appearing ‘unwoke’ rather than on actual evidence. Michael’s elimination, despite being a faithful, was driven by the group’s desire to distance themselves from controversy, which the hosts found phony. This dynamic suggests that in this iteration of the game, quiet pacifism is rewarded over vocal, strategic play.