Meghan Markle Guests on MasterChef Australia

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, made a surprise appearance as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia during her and Prince Harry's four-day visit to the country. The filming took place in Melbourne on April 15, marking her return to Australian television for the first time since 2018.

The episode, part of the show's 18th season premiering on Channel 10 on April 19, features Markle alongside regular judges Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin, and Jean-Christophe Novelli. Producers described her involvement as mentoring and guiding some of the competition's top home cooks. In preview footage, Yeow introduced her enthusiastically, saying, "We've had MasterChef royalty in the kitchen before, but no one like this." Markle, dressed in a black button-up top, high-waisted pencil skirt, and heels reminiscent of her Suits character, received cheers from contestants as she waved and greeted them.

The appearance aligns with Markle's ongoing interest in food and lifestyle. She hosted the Netflix series "With Love, Meghan" for two seasons, where she cooked with guests including chefs David Chang and José Andrés, sharing tips on hosting and wellness. The show reached the top 10 in 24 countries and...