Meghan Markle is set to appear as a guest judge on the upcoming season of MasterChef Australia, marking a notable return to television during her visit to the country alongside Prince Harry.

The Duchess of Sussex has already filmed her appearance for the eighteenth season of the popular cooking competition, which is scheduled to premiere on April 19. Her episode, recorded in Melbourne, will see her join the show’s judging panel—Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin, and Jean-Christophe Novelli—as they mentor and evaluate contestants.

Producers confirmed her participation as part of a high-profile lineup of guest judges, highlighting her role in guiding some of the most accomplished home cooks featured in the series.

The appearance coincides with her first visit to Australia since 2018, adding a prominent cultural dimension to the couple’s broader itinerary of engagements.

Meghan, who has long expressed a strong interest in food and lifestyle, brings relevant experience to the role.

Her previous ventures include a lifestyle series focused on cooking and entertaining, as well as earlier television appearances involving culinary themes.

Her involvement in MasterChef Australia reflects a continued expansion of her creative and entrepreneurial activities.

During filming, she was introduced warmly to contestants and participated in judging tasks, reinforcing the programme’s emphasis on mentorship and culinary excellence.

The episode is expected to air shortly after the season’s launch, though exact scheduling details have yet to be formally confirmed.

Her appearance forms part of a broader series of engagements in Australia, where she and Prince Harry have taken part in community visits and private initiatives, underscoring their ongoing international profile and public engagement.