In brief
Meghan Markle will serve as a special‑guest co‑host for the 2027 season of Junior MasterChef Australia, partnering with host Poh Ling Yeow to mentor young chefs. The announcement follows her guest judge stint on adult MasterChef Australia, which attracted record viewership. The news coincides with a recent four‑day visit to Australia where the Duchess filmed a segment of the new show. Amid renewed media focus on allegations against her father, the duchess remains a prominent media figure. Her move to the kitchen is part of a broader media and culinary career that has emerged after the Sussexes stepped back from royal duties in 2020.
The Duchess of Sussex has agreed to serve as a special‑guest co‑host for the 2027 season of Junior MasterChef Australia, as announced by Channel 10.
In the series, Meghan will partner with host Poh Ling Yeow to mentor and judge aspiring young chefs across the country.
Meghan already appeared as a guest judge on adult MasterChef Australia last year, a broadcast that drew the show’s biggest Sunday audience in recent memory.
The announcement came after a four‑day visit by Meghan and Prince Harry earlier this month, when the Duchess filmed a segment of the show and the debut was revealed.
The news arrives amid renewed media scrutiny over allegations against Meghan’s father, Thomas Markle, who has denied the claims of abuse and the Duchess has called the accusations false.
While Meghan will not be compensated for her role, the move is seen as a continuation of her media and culinary interests after the couple’s 2020 step‑back from royal duties and their ventures into streaming and business.
Fans and critics will watch to see how the duchess’s presence influences the show’s ratings, as her personality meets Australia’s vibrant culinary culture.
