Meghan Markle to Co-Host Junior MasterChef Australia: A New Chapter

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is officially returning to television as the new co-host of Junior MasterChef Australia.

Following her recent move back to the UK with Prince Harry, Markle will join fan-favourite Poh Ling Yeow to guide young culinary talents aged 9 to 13. The announcement follows her massive success as a guest judge on the main series earlier this year, which brought in MasterChef Australia’s largest Sunday audience since 2023.

Key Highlights

• The Partner: Co-hosting alongside MasterChef icon Poh Ling Yeow.

• The Talent: Showcasing young cooks between the ages of 9 and 13.

• The Location: Filming is set to take place at the Melbourne Showgrounds.

• The Next Chapter: This follows the conclusion of her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan.

"I had an incredible time with the whole team at MasterChef this past April, so when they approached me to come back and work with this young group of talent, it was an easy yes," Markle said. "I love cooking with my own kids, so seeing what these young stars create in the kitchen is going to be a lot of fun."

Produced by Endemol Shine Australia and distributed globally by Banijay Rights, Markle's new role is expected to massively boost the show's international appeal and viewership.