Harry Surprises Meghan on MasterChef Australia

During a recent trip to Australia, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, made a surprise appearance as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia. The episode, which aired on July 26, 2026, featured a heartwarming moment when Prince Harry initiated a video call to his wife while she was tasting contestant dishes. The contestants and fellow judges were taken aback by the unexpected call from the Duke of Sussex, who was in Canberra for an event with veterans.

Meghan described the dishes as "fantastic" and "delicious," even highlighting a particularly spicy sauce. Her time on the show was filmed during the couple's April 2026 visit to Australia, their first since 2018. This visit also included various private, business, and philanthropic engagements. Post-production details shared on TikTok described Meghan as "so great," "really good at judging," and "just a normal human" with a good sense of humor. Her entourage was noted to be small and pleasant.

This guest judging role aligns with Meghan's previous culinary experiences, including an appearance on Food Network's Chopped Junior in 2016 and her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. She has also shared her own cooking endeavors on social media, such as a dessert named after her daughter, Princess Lilibet, called Chantilly Lili, inspired by her grandmother's banana pudding recipe. MasterChef Australia had initially teased Meghan's guest appearance in April, noting her return to Australia and her role in guiding talented home cooks.