The Duchess of Sussex made a guest appearance as a judge on MasterChef Australia, where she evaluated contestants preparing dishes themed around transforming staple ingredients into creations “fit for a duchess.” During the episode, Prince Harry placed a video call to his wife, which producers facilitated by handing her the phone. After the call, Meghan referred to him as “a charmer.” When Prince Harry appeared on screen, contestants and audience members reacted with visible surprise and applause.
Meghan was asked early in the episode about her favorite home cooking. She described it as a challenging question given the varied dietary preferences within her household, noting that her husband prefers meat, potatoes, and cream-based sauces while she favors grilled fish. She mentioned that their two children, Archie and Lilibet, often participate in meal preparation and are enthusiastic eaters. During her judging, she encouraged the competing chefs to prepare dishes they felt personally connected to and asked about the stories behind their creations.
The episode generated mixed reactions from critics and viewers. Hello Magazine praised her performance, noting that she gave personal attention to contestants and demonstrated “effortless” elegance in her interactions with the chefs. The Sunday Times offered a more critical assessment, stating that the appearance provided limited insight into her preferences or judging criteria. Social media responses were similarly divided, with some viewers describing her as “warm, gracious and a delight,” while others found Prince Harry’s brief cameo uncomfortable to watch.
Meghan filmed the MasterChef Australia episode in Melbourne during a four-day tour of the country with Prince Harry conducted in April. The couple visited in a private capacity, combining charitable activities with professional appearances. This MasterChef appearance follows her own cooking and lifestyle program, With Love, Meghan, which recently received a nomination in the Outstanding Lifestyle Program category at the Daytime Emmy Awards.
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