Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia, filmed during her visit to the country with Prince Harry in April. The Duchess of Sussex, 44, entered the studio to applause from contestants and joined judges Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin and Jean-Christophe Novelli.
During the episode, Meghan shared a personal revelation about her children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, saying they eat Brussels sprouts. She also spoke about her love of cooking, describing it as a 'love language' and a way to show nurturing and love for her family and friends.
The episode took an unexpected turn when Prince Harry joined via live videolink, calling to check in during the judging portion. Meghan introduced him to the stunned contestants and judges, describing him as a 'charmer'. Harry's appearance added a further surprise to the already eventful filming.
However, the broadcast comes amid controversy over the use of the term 'royalty' in promotional material for the show. In a trailer, judge Poh Ling Yeow was heard saying, 'We’ve had MasterChef royalty in the kitchen before, but nothing like this.' According to reports, Meghan and her team were not pleased, having made clear they wanted the word 'royal' not to be used. An insider claimed the couple were 'very frustrated', and Yeow was reportedly left feeling 'upset' over the fallout.
