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Meghan Markle to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia in 2027
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is set to return to Australian television as a co-host for Junior MasterChef Australia in 2027. The production, announced by Network 10, will involve filming in Melbourne and features Markle working alongside celebrity chef Poh Ling Yeow.
The announcement has drawn mixed reactions in Australia. An online petition on Change.org has called for producers to reconsider the casting, with some critics arguing that the role should be filled by a local Australian talent. Conversely, supporters suggest that Markle’s high profile will drive significant viewership, noting that her previous guest appearance on the adult version of MasterChef Australia drew approximately 1.6 million viewers.
Chef Poh Ling Yeow has defended the collaboration, praising Markle for having a “will of steel” in the face of public scrutiny. Yeow addressed previous rumors of on-set tension between the two women, describing the upcoming season as a reunion after a positive experience during their first project together.
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British royal family · Junior MasterChef Australia · King Charles III · Meghan Markle · Melbourne · Network 10 · Poh Ling Yeow · Prince Harry · Prince William · Thomas Markle Snr · Thomas Markle Sr · United Kingdom
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Meghan Markle will co-host ‘Junior MasterChef Australia’ in 2027. www.hna.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Filming is scheduled for the beginning to middle of next year. www.hna.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Filming is expected to occur in Melbourne. www.hna.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Poh Ling Yeow will co-host the show with Meghan Markle. www.hna.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Meghan Markle previously appeared as a guest judge on the 18th season of ‘MasterChef Australia’ in April. www.hna.de