Meghan Markle announced as MasterChef Australia guest judge as fans threaten to boycott
The Duchess of Sussex is making a big TV appearance...Meghan Markle is embarking on a new exciting venture as she’s set to be a guest judge on MasterChef Australia.
The Duchess of Sussex, 44, is currently in Australia on a four-day tour with her husband, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex.
On Wednesday, it was announced that Meghan will appear on the new series of MasterChef Australia for a special role…
Meghan Markle announced as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia
The Duchess of Sussex filmed the episode in Melbourne on Wednesday, according to broadcaster Network 10.
The show’s 18th series will begin on Sunday, April 19.
In a clip shared to the MasterChef Australia’s Instagram page, judge Poh Ling Yeow says: “We’ve had MasterChef royalty in the kitchen before, but no one like this.
And here I was looking forward to the new season! Tuning out!
“All the way from sunny California, please welcome to MasterChef Australia… the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle!”
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Applause and cheers are heard as a beaming Meghan walks out onto the set.
The show’s Instagram page announced on Wednesday: “We’re welcoming someone SUPER special into the MasterChef Kitchen.
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Meghan’s experience on cooking shows
“Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, makes a special guest appearance this season as she returns to Australia for the first time since 2018.
“Joining a star-studded line-up of Guest Judges and culinary icons, Meghan helps guide some of the most impressive home cooks the competition has ever seen.
“This is the series of MasterChef you don’t want to miss.”
Of course, Meghan is no stranger to a cooking show. Her own lifestyle and cooking show, With Love, Meghan, aired last year on Netflix.
The two successful series saw the duchess showcase her cooking, lifestyle, hosting and crafting skills with viewers as she was joined by a string of famous guests.
Reaction to Meghan Markle on MasterChef
Following the announcement, fans have quickly been sharing their thoughts and it’s fair to say it’s a mixed bag.
Some threatened to boycott the episode, with one person writing on Instagram: “And here I was looking forward to the new season! Tuning out!”
Another said: “I’ll be turning this one off then,” as one person agreed: “Definitely one I won’t be watching.”
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Someone also commented: “What a way to ruin a good show!”
However, others were over the moon. One person gushed: “Yes!!! Looking forward to this… passionate foodie and health and wellness / intentional living advocate, think she’ll bring such an extra dimension to the table, as well as her warmth and care.”
Another added: “She’s so beautiful and such a kind soul. Just like [Princess] Diana. All class. Love Duchess Meghan.”
“I love that Meaghan is on MC Australia! Look forward to it,” someone else wrote.
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