Meghan Markle’s MasterChef Australia gig might grab attention for the wrong reasons. According to a source, the Duchess of Sussex’s appearance in next year’s Junior MasterChef could steal the spotlight from the main event. The show is a culinary competition, and the upcoming version will be focused on kids. But Markle is reportedly “doomed to be a hate-watch,” which could distract viewers from the real cause.
Meghan Markle could steal spotlight from children on Junior MasterChef Australia, per source
Meghan Markle might become the prime focus rather than the children on Junior MasterChef Australia 2027. A source told RadarOnline that the Suits alum often draws negative media attention. As a result, the upcoming show might suffer, as the Duchess could reportedly steal the spotlight from the main focus.
“There is a genuine concern that next year’s Junior MasterChef show could simply become a hate watch so critics can mock Meghan, rather than a cooking show,” the insider said. Furthermore, they claimed that viewers might tune in to the show because Markle is “involved.”
“She has become such a divisive figure that her presence will inevitably attract strong reactions. The danger is that the conversation becomes about her rather than the children taking part in the competition.”
Moreover, the insider noted that a handful of viewers could allegedly be “curious” about Markle’s role on MasterChef. However, there could reportedly be people who would not want her on their TV screens. Hence, this difference of opinion could seemingly make “the casting gamble.” “For a program built around children, family viewing and food, the last thing anyone wants is for the contestants to become secondary to a debate about a celebrity presenter,” the source added.
Meanwhile, the Duchess of Sussex would reportedly be aware of the “divided audience.” While she would have the responsibility to change viewers’ perceptions, they also would have to “separate their feelings” about her from the show.
