Meghan Markle is set to return as a guest judge on Junior MasterChef when the series comes back to screens in 2027 after a six-year break. Channel 10 and the Duchess of Sussex announced the appearance, which will see her join host Poh Ling Yeow in guiding young cooks. Meghan appeared as a guest judge on an episode of MasterChef Australia earlier this year. She said she was excited to work with the young contestants. Viewers who watched her earlier appearance on social media praised her genuine and engaging manner.
Meghan Markle will co-host Network 10's Junior MasterChef Australia, marking the program's return after six years. The Duchess of Sussex will judge alongside Poh Ling Yeow. Markle said it was an easy yes to return and work with the young talent. Filming will take place at the MasterChef Australia Kitchen in Melbourne for a few weeks in 2027, with the show airing that year.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, says she was told in 2018 of disturbing allegations against her estranged father. She said this was why she kept her children away from him. Thomas Markle denies possessing child sexual abuse material, calling the accusations sick lies. His son, Thomas Markle Jr, says he found such images at their father's former home in the Philippines and reported them to police there and to the FBI in the US. Meghan said she hoped justice would be fully served.
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Meghan Markle says she is deeply distressed after reports that her estranged father, Thomas Markle Snr., is being investigated over alleged child sexual abuse images. Her half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr., says he found the material on devices at their father's former home in Cebu City, Philippines, and reported it to authorities. Philippine authorities have launched an investigation. Thomas Markle Snr. has not responded and has not been arrested or charged. His daughter, Samantha Markle, has denied the allegations, calling them lies.
Meghan Markle was moved to tears during her first public appearance in the UK since 2022, when she and Prince Harry visited Nottingham. Fans greeted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex with flowers and balloons during a 20-minute walkabout. A supporter said Meghan had water in her eyes after she received a bouquet. Royal insiders described the visit as a massive win, though one insider alleged some supporters may have been planted. Meghan is also reported to feel humiliated by Kate Middleton's Tube trip with Princess Charlotte, a claim friends of Kate called absurd.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly drawn attention since moving back to the UK's Cotswolds region in August. Reports say the Duchess of Sussex's phone number was screenshotted and shared online after she joined a school parents' WhatsApp group. Other claims include staff at a local pub reportedly refusing to serve the Duchess, and a book signed by her appearing on eBay. A source also claims Meghan is writing a diary that may become a memoir. The claims have not been confirmed.
Prince Harry has said he slipped into a two-week depression after moving to Canada with Meghan Markle. Speaking on MasterClass, the Duke of Sussex said leaving the high-pressure royal environment triggered an adrenaline crash. He said he felt unable to function without stress and struggled with basic tasks at home. Reports say the family is now staying in a friend's Cotswolds mansion while searching for a permanent British home. Meghan is reportedly seeking a nine-bedroom estate, and Harry wants privacy, though no deal has been finalised.
