In brief
The Duchess of Sussex is confirmed as a special‑guest co‑host for the 2027 Junior MasterChef Australia, teaming up with longstanding host Poh Ling Yeow. After judging the main MasterChef series last year, Meghan expressed excitement about filming again in an Australian kitchen. She will not receive a salary for the appearance, a common practice for celebrity guests, according to Channel 10. Amid other media projects and complex family controversies, the royal‑chef collaboration signals a new culinary chapter for Meghan. "The Duchess smiles as she serves lunch to a woman" seen in a promotional shot.
The Duchess of Sussex is stepping back into the limelight— this time on screen, as a co‑host for the upcoming Junior MasterChef Australia series. The 2027 season will feature her as a “special guest” alongside long‑time host Poh Ling Yeow, according to Channel 10.
Meghan has already earned a taste of Australian television, guest‑judging the prime‑time MasterChef Australia last year in a show that drew the largest Sunday audience since 2023. After her recent four‑day tour back to Australia with Prince Harry, she confirmed that she could not wait to film another episode, and that she will “love cooking with my own kids,” she told BBC News.
She was not paid for her appearance and Channel 10 has not commented on the financial details, which is common for celebrity guests on cooking shows. Meanwhile, her public profile continues to be shaped by personal family controversies, notably her father’s controversial past. Nevertheless, Meghan’s move into the culinary arena is part of a broader media strategy after relocating back to the UK in 2024 and concluding a Netflix lifestyle‑talk show, With Love Meghan.
Fans and critics alike are watching to see whether the Duchess’s blend of royal polish and Aussie kitchen culture will add new flavor to the televised cooking battleground.
