Meghan Markle appears on MasterChef Australia
The Duchess of Sussex made a surprise appearance on MasterChef Australia, participating in the show.
How it was covered
- ITV was the only channel found covering it.
- Channel 5, BBC Two and Channel 4: not found in tracked broadcasts.
- BBC News: covered online, not found on air.
The Full Story
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The Duchess of Sussex made a surprise appearance on the Australian cooking show MasterChef Australia, an episode filmed in April during a four-day tour of the country with Prince Harry. Meghan appeared as a judge on the programme, but her husband interrupted the proceedings with a video call, which she described as a 'charmer'. The appearance drew mixed reactions from critics, with some saying the duchess stole the show and others calling it a 'gush fest'. The episode was part of a broader tour that included official engagements, but the cooking show segment focused on Meghan's efforts to downplay her royal title and offer a glimpse into her home life with Harry.
Key Claims
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| Meghan made a surprise appearance on MasterChef Australia, with Prince Harry joining via video call, and critics were divided in their reaction. | |
Channel Perspectives
What each channel focused on, with key quotes.
ITV Lunchtime News framed the story as a light-hearted, almost gossipy segment, focusing on Meghan's down-to-earth persona and the interruption by Harry. The tone was neutral but slightly playful, noting the split among critics without taking a side. The report highlighted the timing of the filming during the royal tour and the duchess's attempt to play down her title.
- “the Duchess of Sussex called her husband a charmer as after he interrupted her appearance on a TV cooking show with a video call.”
- “She even lifted the lid on life at home.”
- “Critics though were split. Some say the duchess stole the show. Others weren't so convinced, calling it one big gush fest.”
Broadcast Timeline
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