Meghan ‘to host major TV show’ & ‘set to be out of UK for weeks during filming’
THE Duchess of Sussex is reportedly heading back Down Under for a television job next year.
Meghan will be one of the hosts on the next season of Australian Junior MasterChef.
According to news.com.au, a source close to the production confirmed her appearance for the newest season set to release in 2027.
Production is taking place in Melbourne, where it is expected the show will also be filmed.
This will not be Meghan’s first stint on the show, as she made a guest appearance on MasterChef Australia earlier this year.
She dipped out of the Sussexes’ four-day tour in April to appear as an expert judge on the cooking show.
The Duchess was described as “a passionate foodie with global influence” as her guest spot was unveiled.
This is not the first time speculation has been raised over Meghan’s involvement with a TV show.
Over the summer she was rumoured to appear in Netflix’s The Gentlemen.
The announcement was blasted as a publicity stunt to garner attention for the newest season.
When the director, Guy Ritchie, was asked whether there was any realistic prospect of her getting a part, The Sun’s source claimed he said “Not a chance”.
Meghan has not taken a scripted role since leaving Suits in 2017.
In 2022, she said she had no intention of going back to acting, telling Variety magazine: “I’m done. I guess never say never, but my intention is to absolutely not.”
Harry and Meghan first made the announcement to return to the UK in August after moving to the States six years ago.
They moved into a non-royal residence and will not be working royals but will continue with their business enterprises.
It is not known for how long they intend to stay, but Archie and Lilibet are both enrolled at local schools.
The 77-year-old King is believed to have welcomed the opportunity to see more of the family in a private capacity.
The Markle family hit headlines last week as The Sun revealed Meghan’s dad, Thomas Markle Snr, is currently being investigated over alleged child abuse images.
Markle Snr has vehemently denied possessing child sex images after The Sun’s world exclusive investigation.
Meghan’s appearance on MasterChef isn’t the only Royal on TV. Prince William made a shock TV appearance on Graham Norton’s show.
The audience and couch erupted in laughter as he revealed the un-princely-like career.
He joined Hollywood star Cate Blanchett, Australian conservationist Robert Irwin and actress Hannah Waddingham on the BBC show.
