Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance as a guest judge on "MasterChef Australia" during her recent visit to the country. The Duchess of Sussex recorded her segment discreetly amid a tightly packed schedule with her husband, Prince Harry, after arriving in Melbourne early Tuesday.

Markle’s involvement in the popular cooking competition comes as part of her first trip to Australia since 2018. Her publicist confirmed that she took on a mentoring role, working alongside established judges Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin, and Jean-Christophe Novelli. During the episode, she helped guide some of the show’s leading amateur chefs.

This guest role aligns with Markle’s ongoing focus on lifestyle projects, including her brand As Ever, launched last year alongside her Netflix series. Season 18 of "MasterChef Australia," featuring a range of celebrity guests such as Robert Irwin and Jimmy Barnes, is slated to premiere this Sunday. The episode with Markle’s participation is expected to draw significant attention given her international profile.