Meghan Markle’s ‘MasterChef Australia’ episode details confirmed, as some viewers say they will boycott the show

Meghan Markle’s appearance on MasterChef Australia is drawing immediate attention as details of her filming plans continue to circulate, according to Page Six. The entertainment outlet reported that Markle filmed an episode of the cooking competition during a period when she and Prince Harry were in Australia, framed by the outlet as part of a faux-royal tour.

Page Six said that the episode would feature Markle participating in the reality show’s format, which typically involves contestants cooking under time and skill-based challenges and judges evaluating dishes. The report also included audience reaction that has spread online, with some viewers posting vows that they will boycott the series in response to her involvement.

The boycott messaging described by Page Six centers on skepticism from viewers who argue Markle is “not a chef,” using that critique to explain their opposition to her appearing on a cooking competition. Page Six did not attribute those claims to any official statement from the program, the network, or the producers.

Markle is widely known for her work on the television series “Suits,” and Page Six positioned the MasterChef Australia filming as a continuation of her entertainment and public-profile presence beyond acting. The report also characterized the filming window as tied to Markle and Prince Harry’s time in Australia, though it did not provide additional verification such as a production confirmation from the show’s official channels.

At this point, Page Six’s account is the primary published source for the specifics of Markle’s participation and the context for when and where the episode was shot. The outlet did not cite an on-the-record confirmation from MasterChef Australia producers or from the network carrying the series, nor did it provide a confirmed broadcast date within the information included in its report.

The show’s next steps, if any, would typically involve production and distribution decisions made independently of viewer reactions, including scheduling the episode for broadcast and releasing any promotional materials tied to the filming. Whether the program acknowledges public backlash or continues with standard air-cycle planning remains a question for the show or network to address through official communications.

The controversy illustrates how quickly celebrity guest participation in mainstream reality programming can become a flashpoint for audience debate, including questions about credibility and suitability for specialized competition formats. For now, the available reporting supports that an episode was filmed while Markle was in Australia and that at least some viewers have vowed to boycott, but it does not establish how those reactions may affect broadcast timing or commercial arrangements.