What changed
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will join Poh Ling Yeow as a special-guest co-host of the 2027 season of Junior MasterChef Australia. Channel 10 confirmed the role on 27 October 2026, after Meghan appeared as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia last year.
Why it matters
This turns a one-off television appearance into a continuing role. Meghan says she enjoys cooking with her children and is looking forward to seeing what the young contestants create, while the previous appearance delivered the programme’s largest Sunday audience since 2023.
That gives Channel 10 a clear reason to bring her back: she already proved she can draw attention to the kitchen. It also fits Meghan’s recent push into lifestyle and food, including her Netflix show, which ran for two series and a Christmas special, and her As Ever brand, which ended its Netflix partnership in March.
The commercial terms remain unclear. Network 10 has not said whether Meghan will be paid, and the 2027 broadcast date has not been announced. The real test will be whether her presence creates a durable lift for the series, rather than simply a burst of interest around the announcement.
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