Meghan returns to MasterChef Junior as co-host with Poh Ling Yeow
Duchess confirmed as co-host of rebooted Junior MasterChef Australia. Her April guest judging gave the show its best Sunday ratings since 2023.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will co-host the rebooted Junior MasterChef Australia alongside judge Poh Ling Yeow. Production is set to start in Melbourne around May.
The filming should take about two to three weeks. Meghan made her debut as a guest judge in April.
The episode earned MasterChef Australia its highest Sunday ratings since 2023. Poh Ling Yeow said reuniting with Meghan would be a real treat.
They had a lovely time filming together earlier this year. This is Meghan's first confirmed TV job.
She and Prince Harry moved back to the UK in September with their two children.
- 2020
- Last aired
- 2 to 3 weeks
- Filming duration
- 9 to 13 years old
- Child contestants age range
- Highest Sunday since 2023
- Rating achievement
Why it mattersA major Australian TV show is counting on a high-profile international guest. The goal is to boost ratings and draw viewers during prime time.
AustraliaMasterChef Australia proved Meghan's presence lifts viewership, and the new Junior season could tap that audience boost for Network Ten's 2027 programming strategy.
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