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Meghan Markle's upcoming appearance on "MasterChef Australia" has already sparked debate, with royal experts telling Fox News Digital the backlash may be just as important as the episode itself.The hit reality cooking series announced in an Instagram post that the 44-year-old Duchess of Sussex would be joining the show as a guest judge for Sunday's episode, writing that Markle will be "bringing her love of food, entertaining and seasonal produce to one of the competition's most memorable challenges."In a press release, Markle, who filmed the episode during her visit to Australia with her husband Prince Harry in April, explained why she wanted to take part in the episode.'MASTERCHEF' FINALIST SAYS BUSY FAMILIES ARE LOSING SOMETHING MORE IMPORTANT THAN HOME-COOKED MEALS"What attracted me to the MasterChef Australia kitchen? Two things: my love of food and my love of Australia.It was an easy yes," Markle said.Meghan Markle's upcoming role as a guest judge on "MasterChef Australia" sparked praise and backlash. (Getty Images)"It’s such a great show," she continued.
"I’m just really honored that I was asked to be able to be here with you and to be able to judge some of these meals."The press release noted that the cooks will take on the challenge of creating "a dish fit for a Duchess" using some of Markle's "favorite seasonal ingredients."MEGHAN MARKLE'S SHOW EMMY NOMINATION 'SOMEWHAT BAFFLING' DUE TO LACKLUSTER RATINGS: EXPERTIn a preview of the episode that appeared on Sydney's 10 News, Markle appeared alongside season 18 "MasterChef Australia" judges Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin and Jean-Christophe Novelli.Markle introduced her chosen ingredients, noting that the chefs had "quite the bounty her" and proudly sharing that her children Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, "eat Brussels sprouts.""That’s impressive," Levin said.PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE’S HOLLYWOOD DREAMS HIT WALL AS EXPERT WARNS OF ‘TOXIC BRAND’ STIGMA"Food and cooking to me is really ...