Markel ado about nothing? The verdict on Meghan as guest MasterChef judge
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, guest-judged MasterChef Australia's finale, where four amateur cooks prepared dishes "fit for a duchess." The satirical review suggests her appearance overshadowed the cooking itself, with judges fawning over her while contestants like Petro impressed with celeriac ice-cream. Critics questioned whether a royal with no documented culinary expertise belonged on the judging panel.
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Published 26 Jul 2026, 12:33 UTC · Updated 26 Jul 2026, 12:40 UTC
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