UPDATED | OCTOBER 27, 2026
Network 10 has confirmed that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will join Junior MasterChef Australia in 2027 as a special guest alongside Poh Ling Yeow. The broadcaster’s official announcement clarifies earlier Australian reports that described Meghan as a co-host. Reuters and The Guardian have since carried the news internationally, using co-host language, but Network 10’s own wording is more specific.
What Network 10 confirmed
- Junior MasterChef Australia will return in 2027.
- Poh Ling Yeow will be joined by Meghan as a special guest.
- The pair will help guide the next generation of young cooking talent.
- No production date or premiere date has been announced.
The official announcement
Network 10 announced the casting on Instagram on October 26, saying Poh would be joined by Meghan to guide young culinary talent. The post uses the phrase “special guest”, rather than formally naming Meghan as a host or judge.
Reuters reported the confirmation on October 27 and said the series would be hosted by Poh and Meghan. The Guardian also described Meghan as a co-host and reported that filming will take place at Melbourne Showgrounds. Because the official Network 10 post calls Meghan a special guest, Royally Inspired is using that description until the broadcaster publishes a fuller role breakdown.
A return to a familiar Australian kitchen
Meghan is no stranger to the MasterChef Australia kitchen. During an April 2026 visit to Australia, she filmed a surprise guest appearance in Melbourne. Network 10 confirmed that appearance, which brought her together with the program’s judges and contestants.
The Guardian reports that Network 10 said Meghan’s earlier appearance delivered the program’s largest Sunday audience since 2023. Meghan said returning to work with the production team and young contestants was “an easy yes,” adding that she enjoys cooking with her own children.
Who is Poh Ling Yeow?
For American readers less familiar with the Australian television personality, Poh Ling Yeow is an artist, cookbook author and much-loved figure in the MasterChef world. She rose to national prominence as runner-up in the program’s first season in 2009 and later returned as a judge. Her career has included cooking series, books and visual art, as detailed in Network 10’s official biography.
What happens next?
Australian reporting suggests production could occupy several weeks in Melbourne in 2027, but Network 10 has not announced filming dates or a premiere date. Reports that Prince Harry and the couple’s children might accompany Meghan remain speculative. No family travel or temporary relocation has been confirmed.
The confirmed part is now clear: Meghan will return to the MasterChef Australia franchise as a special guest on the revived junior series. We will update this article when Network 10 explains the on-screen format in more detail.
Sources and further reading
Network 10: official casting announcement · Reuters: international confirmation · The Guardian: role and production context · news.com.au: original Australian report
What’s your take?
Would you watch Meghan and Poh on Junior MasterChef Australia? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
I think she’ll ruin the show.