Meghan Markle appears as guest judge on MasterChef Australia

Meghan Markle MasterChef Australia guest judge seasonal ingredients Australian TV

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will join the judges' bench on MasterChef Australia season 18. The episode airs on Channel 10 on Sunday 26 July 2026 at 7 p.m. AEST, with regular judges Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin and Jean‑Christophe Novelli.

Contestants are tasked with creating dishes that highlight seasonal Australian produce such as carrots, Jerusalem artichokes, Brussels sprouts, celeriac, Australian honey, macadamia nuts, quince, lemons, apples, mandarins and strawberries. Meghan said her love of food and Australia made the appearance an “easy yes” and encouraged participants should connect their dishes to personal family memories.

The appearance aligns with Meghan’s recent lifestyle projects, including a charity cookbook, her Netflix series “With Love, Meghan,” and the launch of her domestic brand As Ever.

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