'Easy yes': Meghan Markle takes on major Australian TV role

<p>The <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/08/22/meghan-markle-rumoured-to-make-acting-return-following-uk-move/" target="_blank">Duchess of Sussex</a> has been confirmed for a new television venture in Australia this year. </p> <p>Network 10 today announced Meghan Markle as one of the co-hosts on a rebooted season of Junior MasterChef, due to air in 2027.</p> <p>"The much-loved series will see Poh Ling Yeow joined by special guest Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, as they help guide the next generation of young culinary talent," a spokesperson said.</p> <p>The competitive cooking show was a spin-off from MasterChef Australia, itself an adaptation of the British show MasterChef, featuring contestants aged eight to 12.</p> <p>Meghan said it was an "easy yes" when she was asked to join the show, months after appearing as a guest judge on the regular season in April this year.