Meghan to judge Junior MasterChef Australia after Cotswolds move

Summarised from 2 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 3 Nov, 11:24 · Archive

Meghan Markle has secured a role as a judge on Junior MasterChef Australia, requiring her to spend weeks away from Britain.

Meghan Markle has secured a role judging the upcoming season of Junior MasterChef Australia. She will work alongside judge Poh Ling Yeow to guide young culinary talent. In a statement, Meghan said she had 'an incredible time' on the main MasterChef series in April and that returning 'was an easy yes'. She added: 'I love cooking with my own kids, so seeing what these young stars create in the kitchen is going to be a lot of fun.'

Meghan's involvement will require her to be away from Britain for 'weeks'. Australian journalist Lauren Tomasi suggested on breakfast television that the Sussex family might travel together, describing it as 'a week-long stint' and speculating that Harry and the children might accompany her to Melbourne.

The announcement comes two months after Prince Harry and Meghan moved to a property on an estate in the Cotswolds. They had been searching for a luxury home in the area since August, reportedly with a budget of up to £10 million and requirements including at least nine bedrooms and extensive privacy.

A Daily Express poll found that 75 per cent of respondents supported the couple relocating to Australia, 22 per cent preferred them to stay in Britain, and 3 per cent were neutral. Her participation in Junior MasterChef has sparked mixed reactions, with some welcoming her return while others argue that local chefs and home cooks should have been given the opportunity.

How it is being reported

• House search 'called off' as Harry and Meghan move into new Cotswolds homePrince Harry and Meghan Markle's search for a house has been "called off" as the royal couple have moved into a new home in the Cotswolds.Oxford Mail · 3 Nov, 11:10
• House search 'called off' as Harry and Meghan move into new Cotswolds homePrince Harry and Meghan Markle's search for a house has been "called off" as the royal couple have moved into a new home in the Cotswolds.Oxfordshire Guardian · 3 Nov, 11:10
• Prince Harry and Meghan face backlash after declaring to leave the UKPrince Harry and Meghan Markle face backlash after declaring to move to Australia, months after moving back to the UK.Oxford Mail · 2 Nov, 12:30
• Prince Harry and Meghan face backlash after declaring to leave the UKPrince Harry and Meghan Markle face backlash after declaring to move to Australia, months after moving back to the UK.Oxfordshire Guardian · 2 Nov, 12:30
• Prince Harry and Meghan's relationship under pressure after Cotswolds movePrince Harry and Meghan Markle's relationship is reportedly under strain as the couple faces increasing pressure.Oxfordshire Guardian · 1 Nov, 12:50
• Prince Harry and Meghan's relationship under pressure after Cotswolds movePrince Harry and Meghan Markle's relationship is reportedly under strain as the couple faces increasing pressure.Oxford Mail · 1 Nov, 12:50

In this story: Meghan Markle · Prince Harry · MasterChef Australia · Poh Ling Yeow · Cotswolds · Australia · Melbourne · Britain

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