{
  "id": 16703460,
  "title": "Meghan Markle joins Junior MasterChef Australia: ‘It was an easy yes’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/meghan-markle-joins-junior-masterchef-australia-it-was-an-easy-yes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T03:49:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/meghan-markle-joins-junior-masterchef-australia-it-was-an-easy-yes-1.500724896"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle is set to appear on Junior MasterChef Australia as a special guest. According to a press release from the show's producers, the 45-year-old will join host Poh Ling Yeow to help guide the next generation of young culinary talent. However, it's important to note that Meghan will not be taking over hosting duties, as earlier rumors suggested. She will be in Australia for only a brief period, focusing on the project for a few weeks. While there are no indications that Prince Harry and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will be joining her, the Duchess of Sussex expressed her enthusiasm for the opportunity. \"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. Fellow host Yeow echoed Meghan's excitement, stating that she is \"thrilled to bits\" about the show's return and about cooking alongside the Duchess again.",
  "summary": "Pass the aprons. Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, is swapping Montecito for a mixing bowl Down Under. She will appear on Junior MasterChef Australia. Before anyone starts imagining Meghan as the show’s new permanent fixture, the 45-year-old is not taking over hosting duties, despite earlier rumours. She is coming on board as a special guest, as confirmed by PEOPLE. The stint will be brief: She…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Meghan confirmed as co-host of Junior MasterChef Australia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/meghan-confirmed-as-co-host-of-junior-masterchef-australia",
        "published": "2026-10-26T22:55:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Meghan confirmed as co-host of Junior MasterChef Australia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/meghan-confirmed-as-co-host-of-junior-masterchef-australia-16675992",
        "published": "2026-10-26T22:55:56.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Meghan Markle will return to Australia to co-host Junior MasterChef",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/meghan-markle-will-return-to-australia-to-co-host-junior-masterchef",
        "published": "2026-10-27T00:57:03.000Z"
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        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Meghan to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/meghan-to-co-host-junior-masterchef-australia",
        "published": "2026-10-27T04:43:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "‘Disgusting monster’: Meghan Markle’s dad slammed by son amid Philippine police probe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/disgusting-monster-meghan-markles-dad-slammed-by-son-amid-philippine",
        "published": "2026-10-27T05:11:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Meghan to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/meghan-to-co-host-junior-masterchef-australia-16714508",
        "published": "2026-10-27T05:23:53.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}