Meghan Markle Set to Be a Guest Judge on ‘MasterChef Australia’: ‘A Passionate Foodie With Global Influence Graced the Kitchen'

Apr 15, 2026 2:35am PT

Meghan Markle Set to Be a Guest Judge on ‘MasterChef Australia’: ‘A Passionate Foodie With Global Influence Graced the Kitchen’

By

K.J. Yossman

Plus Icon

K.J. Yossman

@KJYossman

Latest

-

Meghan Markle Set to Be a Guest Judge on ‘MasterChef Australia’: ‘A Passionate Foodie With Global Influence Graced the Kitchen’

2 hours ago

-

‘Slow Horses,’ ‘Black Mirror,’ ‘The Crown’ Directors Confront Streamers Over Pay: ‘Royalties Are a Lifeblood’

2 hours ago

-

‘Gangs of London’ Season 4 Starts Shooting With Sope Dirisu, Welcomes New Cast Members, Lead Writer and Director (EXCLUSIVE)

22 hours ago

See All

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Courtesy of Banijay Media

“MasterChef” Australia is set to get a sprinkle of royal stardust. Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, will appear as a guest judge on the long-running cooking show.

“‘MasterChef Australia’ is renowned for creating culinary legends, and today, a passionate foodie with global influence graced the kitchen,” trills the press release.

She will appear alongside the regular roster of judges, comprised of Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin and Jean-Christophe Novelli for the show’s eighteenth season. The series returns on April 19 in Australia on Network 10 and 10 Streaming. Oher guest judges on this season of “MasterChef Australia” include Maggie Beer, Curtis Stone and Rick Stein.

Related Stories

'Daredevil: Born Again' Shocker: [SPOILER] on That Death, Kingpin's Breaking Point and How Season 2 Moves Forward