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- Premieres 3am ET on April 19; Meghan Markle guest judge
MasterChef Australia is returning for 2026 – with a fresh batch of chefs, judges and special guest Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex. Looking to watch Megan's Masterchef debut live or on replay? We'll show you how to watch online below.
Watch MasterChef Australia online from anywhere with this VPN – potentially for free.
Early reaction to Meghan's appearance on Australia's biggest culinary TV show has been mixed, with some critics suggesting that the non-working Royal was asked onto the show to boost its ratings.
Professional chef Jameson Stocks told The News it was a 'complete joke' – "I think that they have invited her on purely for the PR because Masterchef means master - a person with high skill a expert and chef and she is neither of those and far from it, I think it’s embarrassing for Masterchef Australia to be honest." Ouch.
Eager to watch season 18 when it airs on April 19? Grab your chef's whites and read on as we reveal how to watch MasterChef Australia 2026 from anywhere.
Watch MasterChef Australia 2026 for free
Masterchef fans in Australia can watch MasterChef Australia 2026 free on Channel 10. Watch and stream free at 6pm Monday–Friday and 6:30pm Sunday on Channel 10 and 10.com.au. Catch up on Spotify.
Abroad? Outside Oz? Grab Surfshark now and watch your usual free Masterchef Australia stream from anywhere as Meghan, Duchess of Sussex makes her debut in the Masterchef kitchen.
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Watch Masterchef from anywhere in the world
If you're keen to watch MasterChef Australia season 18 (2026) but you're away from home and access to the show is geo-blocked, don't worry. You can always use a VPN to access it instead (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do.
Use one of the best VPNs to watch MasterChef Australia online and from anywhere:
QUICK GUIDE TO USING A VPN:
1. Sign up to Surfshark VPN (risk-free 30-day trial)
2. Download the Surfshark app to your device
3. Set your location back to 'Australia'
4. Stream Masterchef Australia for free on 10.
Can I watch it in US, Canada or UK?
Can you watch MasterChef Australia 2026 in the US?
MasterChef Australia 2026 doesn't yet have a home in the US, though you can watch some previous seasons on Prime Video. There's sure to be plenty of interest in watching Meghan's appearance following her Netflix cooking show saga..
Australian traveling in the USA? Good news: A VPN will help you tune in to Network 10 and watch free, as if you were back home down under.
Can I watch MasterChef Australia online in Canada?
Yes, previous seasons of MasterChef Australia have aired on CTV in Canada – but season 18, with the Duchess of Sussex, won't likely drop in Canada till the end of the year.
Remember: if you're an Australian traveling in Canada, a VPN will help you tune into your Aussie TV shows. Surfshark is our recommended provider – we've tried it with Network 10 and it works great, allowing you to watch Masterchef anywhere.
How to watch MasterChef Australia S18 in Australia
In Australia, MasterChef season 18 – the Megan Markle season – is available to watch for FREE on Network 10 and the 10 streaming service.
Outside Australia? Simply download a VPN to access your usual 10 streaming account from overseas, without being blocked.
Can you watch MasterChef Australia in the UK?
In the U.K. fans can watch MasterChef Australia on free-to-air U&W, though there's no word on when 2026's season 18 – with Meghan Markle – will drop in Britain. You might be better off just watching the clips on TikTok...
Want the whole series? If you're an Australian visiting the UK, simply download Surfshark (7-day free trial) and watch Masterchef Australia - and other Aussie TV like Married at First Sight – from anywhere in the world.
MasterChef Australia 2026 judges
- Andy Allen
- Poh Ling Yeow
- Sofia Levin
- Michelin-starred chef Jean-Christophe Novelli
- Guest judge: Megan, Duchess of Sussex
When is Megan Markle on Masterchef? Which episode is she featured in?
According to BBC News, Meghan filmed her Masterchef episode in Melbourne on Wednesday, April 15. The news officially confirmed by Masterchef Australia broadcaster Channel 10 on Facebook. The show's 18th season is set to air on 19 April, 2026 at 6pm AEDT (3am ET) but it's not confirmed which episode Megan will appear in as a guest judge. There are expected to be 60 episodes, so the Masterchef producers may save the Duchess of Sussex's spot to later in the season for maximum impact.
Can I watch MasterChef Australia season 18 for free?
Yes. Network 10 is the home of MasterChef Australia Down Under, with episodes available to stream for free on 10 live.
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