Meghan to appear as guest judge on MasterChef Australia - BBC
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on a four-day visit to Australia - their first since 2018.
www.bbc.co.ukMeghan Markle has reportedly filmed a surprise guest-judge appearance on MasterChef Australia during her trip to Australia, and the episode is set to air on April 19, 2026. Reports say she joined judges Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin, and Jean-Christophe Novelli in Melbourne, and the appearance lines up with her broader promotion of her lifestyle brand and Australian designers.[1][5][7]
What’s been reported
- She was filmed at the MasterChef Australia set in Melbourne as a special guest judge.[2][5]
- The episode is expected to feature on the new season premiering April 19, 2026.[4][1]
- Several outlets say the appearance was a surprise for contestants and part of her first visit back to Australia in eight years.[5][7]
Why it’s getting attention
Her look reportedly highlighted Australian fashion, and coverage tied the appearance to her recent business moves around shopping her wardrobe and building her lifestyle brand presence. The royal connection also stands out because King Charles and Queen Camilla previously appeared on the show during a 2018 Australia visit.[1][4][5]
Latest angle
The newest reporting suggests the appearance is part of a larger Australia trip with Prince Harry, who has been attending separate engagements while Meghan filmed MasterChef. The story is being framed as both a TV cameo and a brand-building moment for her broader lifestyle ventures.[7][4][5][1]