Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, to Co-Host Junior MasterChef Australia in 2027
Network 10 has announced that Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will serve as a co-host for the 2027 season of Junior MasterChef Australia. This follows her successful guest appearance on the adult version of the program earlier this year.
The Duchess of Sussex is officially joining the production team for the 2027 season of Junior MasterChef Australia. The announcement comes after a positive reception to her guest appearance on the adult iteration of the cooking competition, which was filmed during a visit to Australia alongside Prince Harry this past April.
According to Network 10, the broadcaster behind the series, the Duchess’s previous involvement in the adult version of the show resulted in the network’s highest Sunday viewership figures since 2023. The upcoming junior series will feature young contestants between the ages of nine and 13. While the network has confirmed the Duchess’s role as a co-host, specific production dates and further details regarding the format of the 2027 season have not yet been released. The Duchess reportedly described the decision to join the show as an "easy yes."
📡 Media Analysis
How each outlet framed the story — angles, word choices, and what they chose to push or ignore.
Focused on the professional transition and the commercial success of her previous appearance.
"‘It was an easy yes’"
✓ Only outlet to report: Reported that the Duchess's previous appearance on the adult version of the show drew the network's largest Sunday audience since 2023.
🔍 What Nobody's Reporting
- ·Lack of comment or perspective from the Royal Family regarding the Duchess's commercial television career.
- ·No information on the specific nature of her co-hosting duties or the compensation involved.
📰 Sources
0 A-rated source(s) among 1 total. Lowest trust: The Guardian (B)