Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, to co-host 2027 season of Junior MasterChef Australia
The Duchess of Sussex has been announced as a co-host for the upcoming 2027 season of Junior MasterChef Australia. According to Channel 10, she will join fellow host Poh Ling Yeow on the programme. This follows her appearance as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia during a tour in April. The announcement coincides with ongoing public scrutiny regarding allegations of child sexual abuse against her father, Thomas Markle, which he has strongly denied. The Duchess previously moved back to the UK from California in August after stepping back from royal duties in 2020.
Key points
- Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is confirmed as a co-host for the 2027 series of Junior MasterChef Australia.
- She will work alongside fellow host Poh Ling Yeow.
- The announcement follows her guest appearance on MasterChef Australia earlier this year.
- Network 10 did not confirm whether the Duchess will be paid for the role.
- The Duchess faces public scrutiny regarding allegations against her father, Thomas Markle, which he denies.
What happened
Channel 10 has confirmed that the Duchess of Sussex will join the 2027 season of Junior MasterChef Australia as a co-host. She is set to appear alongside television personality Poh Ling Yeow.
The Duchess expressed enthusiasm for the role, stating she enjoys cooking with her own children and looks forward to seeing the creations of the young contestants.
Reaction and context
The announcement follows a period of professional transition for the Duchess, who recently returned to the UK from California with Prince Harry. Her previous media projects, including the Netflix series With Love, Meghan, did not perform well with audiences.
The news comes amid ongoing controversy involving the Duchess's father, Thomas Markle. Mr. Markle has been accused of child sexual abuse, allegations he has rejected as lies intended to damage his reputation. The BBC reports that the Duchess broke contact with her father last year.
Why it matters
The casting marks a return to Australian television for the Duchess of Sussex following her guest appearance on MasterChef Australia earlier this year.
What we know
- Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is confirmed as a co-host for the 2027 season of Junior MasterChef Australia.
- Poh Ling Yeow will serve as a co-host alongside the Duchess.
- The Duchess appeared as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia in April.
- Thomas Markle has denied allegations of child sexual abuse.
- The Sussexes moved back to the UK from California in August.
What remains unclear
- Whether the Duchess of Sussex will receive payment for her role as a co-host on Junior MasterChef Australia remains unconfirmed by Network 10.
- The veracity of the allegations against Thomas Markle remains a subject of public dispute.
How the story developed
Announcement of Junior MasterChef Australia co-hosting role
Channel 10 confirms the Duchess of Sussex will co-host the 2027 season of Junior MasterChef Australia.
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