In brief
The Duchess of Sussex has been named a special‑guest co‑host for the upcoming 2027 season of Junior MasterChef Australia, working alongside Australian culinary icon Poh Ling Yeow. Her role follows a guest‑judge stint on MasterChef Australia last year, when the show drew its biggest Sunday audience since 2023. The announcement arrives as Meghan faces renewed media scrutiny following accusations against her father. Despite the controversy, she expressed excitement about cooking with kids and meeting future Aussie chefs. The co‑hosting stint is reportedly unpaid, underscoring her continued focus on media projects, including a Netflix lifestyle series and a recent brand partnership.
Meghan Markle is set to join Australian cooking series Junior MasterChef Australia as a special‑guest co‑host for its 2027 season, working alongside founder Poh Ling Yeow and Channel 10’s production team.
The ducal appointment follows her guest‑judge appearance on MasterChef Australia in 2023, an episode that pulled in the show’s biggest Sunday audience since 2023, according to Paramount ANZ. Channel 10 confirmed there would be no payment for her co‑hosting duties.
The news arrived against a backdrop of heightened scrutiny after Meghan’s father, Thomas Markle, was accused of child sexual abuse – an allegation he denies. The Duchess reportedly severed contact with him last year and stated that authorities knew of his misconduct.
Meghan’s return to Australia comes after a four‑day tour in April, during which her involvement on Junior MasterChef was first announced on the second day, the same week she had previously stayed out of the public eye.
In a statement she said she loves cooking with her children and is “looking forward to seeing what these young stars create.” The Duchess has maintained a media presence through a Netflix lifestyle series and a brief partnership with a streaming platform, while moving back to the UK from California in 2025.
