Meghan Markle shares statement as her exciting new TV role is confirmed

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has been confirmed for a new TV role following her recent return to screens.

The former Suits actor turned royal filmed a guest judge role on MasterChef Australia during a visit to the country back in April, and it aired last week in the UK.

Now it's been announced that Meghan will front the next season of Junior MasterChef Australia as one of the hosts.

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"I had an incredible time with the whole team at MasterChef this past April, so when they approached me to come back and work with this young group of talent, it was an easy yes," she said in a statement.

"I love cooking with my own kids, so seeing what these young stars create in the kitchen is going to be a lot of fun. I can't wait to see what they cook up."

Paramount Australia, which owns MasterChef broadcaster 10, stated that Meghan's guest judge appearance earlier this year gave the show its largest Sunday audience since 2023.

Meghan will co-host the 2027 season of Junior MasterChef Australia, its first in seven years, with Poh Ling Yeow.

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"I'm thrilled to bits that Junior MasterChef is returning to our screens," Yeow said. "People often ask me whether it might come back, so I know the news will be met with plenty of excitement.

"I had a lovely time filming with Meghan earlier this year, and being reunited will be a real treat. I can't wait to meet our pint-sized culinary adventurers – I'm expecting plenty of delicious surprises and a little mischief, too."

Last year, it was announced that Meghan had landed a small role in the romantic comedy Close Personal Friends.

She was also reported to have signed on to star in Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen season 3, but Theo James told Digital Spy told us exclusively that it was "just a rumour".

MasterChef Australia airs on U&Watch and streams on U in the UK.

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