Meghan Markle's UK TV return! Here's when to watch the Duchess of Sussex on MasterChef Australia

It's been confirmed when Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will appear on MasterChef Australia in the UK, and viewers don't have long to wait.

The former Suits actor filmed her guest-judge appearance on the cookery competition show back in April, during a visit to the country with Prince Harry that also included charity and commercial events.

The episode will air on U&W at 7pm next Monday (19 October), and will also be available on free streaming service U.

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Set during Finals Week, Meghan will task the contestants with making a dish using some of her favourite seasonal produce, which includes apples, oranges, Brussels sprouts, celeriac and quince.

But can they produce a dish fit for a Duchess, and which of them will secure the first semi-final place?

As the episode has already aired in Australia, there are spoilers already out there for who goes through, so be wary if you've been watching the season at UK pace.

Meghan's TV comeback has had some ups and downs over the past year. Netflix cancelled With Love, Meghan after two seasons and a Christmas special, while she landed a small role in the romantic comedy Close Personal Friends.

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There were reports that she had signed on to star in Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen season 3 before being dropped due to "backlash in the UK".

Digital Spy asked Theo James directly about it, and he told us: "I think that is just a rumour. I don't even know the practicalities of how one would make that happen."

There was plenty of speculation that Meghan would be joining the cast of EastEnders, which was made funnier when the soap put out a casting call for a character called Meghan.

MasterChef Australia airs on U&Watch and streams on U.

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