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After a very long time away from broadcast television, Meghan Markle<\/strong> returned to the small screen Sunday, appearing as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia<\/em>. The show, which is patterned after the British series that arguably brought Gordon Ramsay<\/a> to the world’s attention, airs on Australia’s Network 10.<\/p>\n For its 18th season, which kicked off on April 19, judges Andy Allen, Sofia Levin, Jean-Christophe Novelli, and Poh Ling Yeow evaluate dishes prepared by a curated list of chefs with food fame aspirations. Allen, the winner of the show’s fourth season, is also the new parent of a son born April 13. As a result, he took a paternity leave from the show, temporarily opening up a slot on the judging roster.<\/p>\n That’s where Meghan Markle came in. On Sunday’s episode, Poh informed contestants that Allen’s seat would be filled by a very special guest, as the Duchess of Sussex<\/a> entered the room. “Welcome. Do I call you Duchess?” Poh asked. \u201cOh, call me Meghan,\u201d she replied. \u201cAbsolutely, yeah.\u201d<\/p>\n Despite the As Ever<\/a> founder’s casual tone, the challenge was resolutely formal. Markle instructed contestants prepare a dish “fit for a Duchess,” with a hand-picked ingredient list likely familiar to fans of With Love, Meghan<\/em><\/a>, including celeriac, citrus, edible flowers. honey, and macadamia nuts.<\/p>\n Later in the episode, Markle was \u201csurprised\u201d by a video call<\/a> from husband Prince Harry<\/a>. \u201cWhat\u2019s going on? Have I interrupted something important?\u201d Harry asked as a crew member handed Markle her phone.<\/p>\n \u201cWell, we are actually in the middle of tasting all the dishes. We have four incredible cooks here. It\u2019s amazing, they\u2019re so talented. We wish you were here,\u201d Meghan replied. \u201cHe\u2019s in Canberra right now with the veterans,” Markle said in an aside.<\/p>\n \u201cI wish you could try this. These dishes are fantastic,\u201d she told her husband. \u201cIt\u2019s really delicious, and there\u2019s a hot sauce that, well, you know me \u2026 it is so good,” she said, before making a statement that suggests Harry will not<\/em> be sitting down for a Hot Ones<\/em> interview<\/a>. \u201cI think it might be too much for you. It\u2019s spicy.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWell, go and enjoy it,” Harry responded, apparently unwilling to defend his tolerance for spice. “I\u2019m very sorry to disturb you. All is well here. I\u2019ll see you later.\u201d<\/p>\n