Meghan Markle Guest Stars on MasterChef Tonight: Here’s How to Watch

The Duchess of Sussex joins the MasterChef Australia kitchen for a special episode featuring seasonal produce, a dish fit for a duchess and a surprise appearance from Prince Harry.

Meghan Markle is swapping royal engagements for the kitchen tonight as the Duchess of Sussex makes a high-profile guest appearance on MasterChef Australia, with the latest season continuing at 7pm on U&W.

The special episode sees Meghan join the popular cooking competition to share some of her favourite seasonal produce, challenging the contestants to create a heartfelt dish with immunity on the line.

The appearance promises to be a standout moment in the current series, bringing an international celebrity guest into one of television’s most competitive kitchens.

What happens when Meghan Markle visits MasterChef Australia?

Filmed during Meghan’s visit to Australia in April, the episode sees the home cooks face the challenge of preparing a dish described as “fit for a duchess”.

The special assignment puts the contestants’ culinary creativity to the test, with Meghan’s favourite seasonal ingredients providing inspiration. Adding another surprise to the episode, viewers can also expect a video call from Prince Harry.

The cameo attracted significant attention when it aired on Channel 10 in Australia during the summer, drawing considerable interest from viewers eager to see the Duchess take on a different role on screen.

Now, UK audiences can watch the much-discussed episode on U&W.

MasterChef judges defend Meghan amid controversy

As with many high-profile appearances involving the Sussexes, Meghan’s visit to the MasterChef Australia kitchen has not been without controversy.

Reports of alleged behind-the-scenes friction emerged after a promotional trailer featured judge Poh Ling Yeow introducing Meghan using the word “royalty”. Claims subsequently circulated that Meghan and Prince Harry were unhappy with the description.

However, judges Poh Ling Yeow and Sofia Levin have pushed back against suggestions that the Duchess was difficult to work with, dismissing rumours about her behaviour as untrue.

Speaking to Australia’s News24, Levin said: “None of the bad stuff is true- she was just an absolute delight”.

Their comments offer a different perspective on the much-discussed appearance, with the judges defending Meghan against claims that she was rude or difficult during filming.

What else can viewers expect from MasterChef Australia?

Long recognised as one of the world’s leading cooking competitions, MasterChef Australia continues with judges Andy Allen, Sofia Levin, Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli overseeing the contestants’ culinary creations.

The series features a mix of familiar challenges, including Mystery Boxes, Pressure Tests and Team Challenges, alongside the return of the Invention Test.

With contestants competing to stay in the competition, every challenge brings the pressure of producing exceptional food under demanding conditions. Meghan’s guest appearance adds a further twist, as the home cooks attempt to impress a very special visitor.

How to watch Meghan Markle on MasterChef Australia tonight

The episode airs tonight at 7pm on U&W, with several options available for UK viewers.

U&W channel numbers:

• Freeview: 25
• Freely: 28
• Sky: 132 / 827 (HD)
• Virgin Media: 125 / 211 (HD)
• Freesat: 156

Watching on U&W+1?

• Sky: 232
• Virgin Media: 190

Whether you’re tuning in for the cooking, the celebrity guest appearance or the conversation surrounding Meghan’s visit, tonight’s episode promises a high-profile addition to the MasterChef Australia series.

With seasonal ingredients, a challenge fit for a duchess and a surprise appearance from Prince Harry, it’s an instalment fans won’t want to miss.

Follow the series weeknights at 7, on U&W.

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