Meghan Markle will co-host the upcoming season of Junior MasterChef Australia alongside host Poh Ling Yeow. The actress is scheduled to return as a special guest for the 2027 series.

Markle previously appeared as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia last year, a show that recorded its largest Sunday audience since 2023 according to Paramount ANZ. During a four-day tour of Australia in April, Markle filmed an episode of the junior competition on a Wednesday.

Markle said, "I love cooking with my own kids, so seeing what these young stars create in the kitchen is going to be a lot of fun." The Duchess expressed that she "can't wait" to begin the project.

Markle's trademark was registered in more than 12 product categories in Australia last year. The Sussexes announced a move back to the UK from California in August, following their departure from the UK and royal duties in early 2020.

The couple settled in California in March 2020. Markle's lifestyle and cookery show With Love, Meghan ran for two series and a Christmas special.

The brand As Ever ended its partnership with the streaming platform in March. Markle broke contact with Thomas Markle last year after he was accused of child sexual abuse.

Markle denied the allegations, rejecting the accusations as "lies".