AceShowbiz - Meghan Markle is poised to return to television as a guest judge on a popular culinary show, while also launching a new fashion business venture. During a four-day visit to Australia alongside Prince Harry, the Duchess of Sussex has been filming an episode of MasterChef Australia as part of its 18th season, marking her latest TV appearance.

While Prince Harry took part in public engagements in Melbourne and Sydney, Meghan kept a lower profile in the public eye but was actively involved behind the scenes, filming her segment for the cooking competition. The episode featuring her is set to premiere on 10 And 10 Streaming in Australia on Sunday.

On the show, Meghan Markle will work alongside regular judges Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin, and Jean-Christophe Novelli to mentor and guide some of the "most impressive amateur cooks the competition has ever seen," according to a statement from the Sussexes. Fans in the UK may recall that previous seasons of MasterChef Australia have been broadcast on Channel 4.

The cooking series boasts a history of celebrity guest judges, including British culinary stars Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver. Rick Stein is also scheduled to appear as a guest judge later in the current season. Preview footage released by Australian media shows the Duchess warmly greeting fellow judges and contestants, introduced as the Duchess of Sussex, with a friendly wave and a “Hi everybody.”

Alongside her television role, Meghan Markle is expanding her entrepreneurial reach into fashion. She has joined and invested in OneOff, an AI-powered online fashion platform that allows fans to purchase selected items worn by celebrities. The site already features some of the outfits she has worn during her Australian trip.

OneOff highlighted that during her visit to the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, the Duchess wore a £922 dress by Australian designer Karen Gee, paired with £88 Christian Dior leather pumps. The platform provides an "interactive closet experience," giving users direct access to shop her wardrobe and discover the designers behind her looks.

A spokesperson for the platform explained that Meghan was motivated to join OneOff not only to expand her investment portfolio but also to support and uplift fashion designers she admires. The global reach of the platform allows users to explore styles from both public appearances and everyday wear, ensuring proper credit goes to the creators behind the garments.

Meghan Markle joins other celebrity investors and participants on OneOff, including Kate Hudson, Emma Roberts, and Suki Waterhouse. This move aligns with her lifestyle brand As Ever, which offers products like jams, cookie mixes, and herbal teas, showcasing her growing business interests.

The Duchess’s upcoming MasterChef Australia appearance follows in the footsteps of King Charles and Queen Camilla, who previously appeared on the show in 2018 during an episode centered on canapés. This royal connection adds an extra layer of prestige to the Australian cooking series.

In addition to her television and fashion projects, Meghan Markle is scheduled to appear later this week at a high-profile “girls’ weekend” retreat in Sydney. The event, organized by the Her Best Life podcast host Gemma O’Neill, is designed as an intimate luxury weekend for women aiming to reconnect, recharge, and enjoy meaningful experiences together.

Tickets for the retreat are priced at £1,400 for general admission, with VIP tickets costing £1,670. The VIP package includes a group photo with the Duchess. The event is being held at the five-star InterContinental Coogee Beach hotel and will host around 300 attendees. Security clearance is reportedly required, and mobile phone use will be strictly prohibited to ensure privacy.

The retreat’s agenda promises a variety of activities, including yoga classes, panel discussions, a fireside chat with Meghan, and a disco party, aiming to create an unforgettable experience for women from around the world.

As Meghan Markle balances her television appearances, new business ventures, and public speaking engagements, she continues to build a multifaceted public profile that combines entertainment, entrepreneurship, and advocacy.