Meghan Markle Guest Judge Debut on MasterChef Australia

Meghan Markle made her debut as a guest judge on "MasterChef Australia," with the episode airing on July 26, 2026, and drawing significant attention for her on-screen demeanor and a surprise cameo from her husband, Prince Harry. The Duchess of Sussex, 44, joined regular judges Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin, and Jean-Christophe Novelli for a challenge filmed in Melbourne during the couple's Australian visit in April.

The episode featured contestants tasked with creating dishes fit for a duchess, drawing inspiration from ingredients said to be among Meghan's favorites, including strawberries, lemons, artichokes, carrots, and Brussels sprouts. Network 10 had announced her participation in April, describing her as a passionate foodie and keeping her appearance a secret from the contestants until filming. On set, Meghan expressed her philosophy on cooking, stating that food is a love language and a way to connect, and advised the competitors to cook from the heart and have fun.

A notable moment during the broadcast occurred when Meghan was interrupted by a surprise FaceTime call from Prince Harry, who was in Canberra at the time for a veterans' event. The call was broadcast live to...