The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly preparing for a major television comeback, with claims she is heading to Australia for a new hosting role next year. According to news.com.au, Meghan Markle is set to become one of the faces of Australian Junior MasterChef.
A source close to the production has reportedly confirmed that the Duchess will host the upcoming season, which is slated for release in 2027. Production and filming are expected to take place in Melbourne, requiring the Duchess to be on location for several weeks.
Family may join the Duchess in Australia
One insider has hinted that the project could become a family affair, suggesting that Prince Harry and their two children — Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five — might make the long-haul journey to Australia to join her during the shoot.
Speculation about the Duchess's return to the small screen has been mounting. Over the summer, rumours circulated that Meghan might make a surprise appearance in Guy Ritchie's Netflix series, The Gentlemen. Now, however, it appears the culinary world is her next major focus, building on her longstanding passion for cooking.
Previous MasterChef appearance caused a stir
A few months earlier, Meghan's appearance on the adult version of the cooking show caused a major stir. The Duchess dipped out of the Sussexes' four-day tour in April to film a guest spot as an expert judge on MasterChef Australia, where she was introduced to viewers as "a passionate foodie with global influence."
