Culture & Society · 8 Advanced · October 28, 2026

Meghan to Co-Host Junior MasterChef Australia

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Vocabulary

co-host koʊˈhoʊst noun

a person who hosts a television or radio show together with another person

The Duchess of Sussex will serve as a special guest co-host for the 2027 season of Junior MasterChef Australia.

guest judge ɡɛst ˈdʒʌdʒ noun

a visiting expert who evaluates or makes decisions about something for a short period of time

This announcement follows Meghan's appearance as a guest judge on the adult version of MasterChef Australia last year.

culinary ˈkʌlɪˌneri adjective

relating to cooking or kitchens

She looks forward to observing the culinary creations of young participants in a professional kitchen environment.

Article

The Duchess of Sussex will serve as a special guest co-host for the 2027 season of Junior MasterChef Australia alongside regular host Poh Ling Yeow. This announcement follows Meghan's appearance as a guest judge on the adult version of MasterChef Australia last year, which drew the show's largest Sunday audience since 2023. She expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity, stating that she enjoys cooking with her own children and looks forward to observing the culinary creations of young participants in a professional kitchen environment.

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