Meghan Markle made a record-breaking appearance on MasterChef Australia, attracting a significant number of viewers. The Duchess of Sussex served as a guest judge on the show, guiding contestants in creating a dish deemed ‘fit for a Duchess’.
Filmed in April during a visit to Australia by Meghan and Prince Harry, the episode garnered over one million views despite mixed opinions on Meghan’s participation in the cooking program.
The show set new records for the largest overnight Sunday audience since July 2023 and the highest-ever overnight streaming viewership, according to data from Network 10. Additionally, it topped the seven-day total viewing audience with 1.22 million national viewers, showing a 16% increase in total TV audience compared to the same episode last year.
While some viewers criticized Meghan’s presence as a departure from the usual high-caliber chef judges, others appreciated her serene demeanor and supportive comments in the typically intense MasterChef kitchen.
During the episode, Meghan expressed her passion for cooking, stating that food and cooking are her ways of expressing love and connection. She shared her excitement for being part of MasterChef Australia due to her love for food and Australia, feeling honored to judge the contestants’ meals.
