Major network turns on 'control freak' Meghan Markle after MasterChef Australia gig

Sasha Morris, Ellie Hook Fri, July 31, 2026 at 9:56 AM UTC

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Meghan was seen Facetiming Prince Harry (Image: Channel 10)

Meghan Markle faced criticism from Sky News host Danica De Giorgio following her guest appearance on MasterChef Australia.

During the episode, the Duchess was interrupted when her husband, Prince Harry, called her via FaceTime. A producer was shown entering the set to deliver Meghan her phone, with Harry appearing on screen. She greeted him, "Hi, my love!" before saying, "We wish you were here."

She explained to the judges that Harry was unable to attend the filming as he was in Canberra with military veterans. Harry praised the studio arrangement as Meghan introduced him to both the judges and contestants.

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While the interaction seemed endearing, it triggered criticism from viewers, with royal commentator Kinsey Schofield and Danica expressing their disapproval.

Kinsey stated, "Call me cynical, but I don't believe for a second that Prince Harry just happened to FaceTime Meghan Markle while the cameras were rolling. I think we've watched Meghan operate long enough to know that very little about the presentation of brand Meghan is accidental."

"She's a total control freak if I'm being the nicest way I could possibly say it. But that gives producers a cute television moment. But more importantly, it reminds everybody why Meghan is ultimately there in the first place because of who she married.

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"Otherwise, what qualifies her to be on that show in that position?" Danica responded, "Yeah, no, she has absolutely zero qualifications other than just having made an appearance in a television series once.

"And well, that was a flop, and everything she's done since has been an absolute flop. But you're right, it was a bit of a jump scare."

The duo then turned their attention to Meghan and Harry's visit with their children, Archie and Lilibet, to Princess Diana's grave in Althorp, following Meghan's release of photographs from the meaningful family occasion.

Kinsey remarked, "You can't continuously monetise glimpses of your private family and then act astonished that the public is interested in your private life.

"Apparently, privacy means nobody else can take photographs, but Meghan's photographer is perfectly acceptable." Danica chimed in, "Oh, absolutely. She is the ultimate hypocrite."

The episode was filmed during Meghan and Harry's week-long trip to Australia in April. Meghan appeared alongside MasterChef Australia judges Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin and Jean-Christophe Novelli.

Recent reports claimed the Duchess was involved in a tense moment with Ms Yeow after she was announced as "royalty" at the beginning of the episode.

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