Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle’s upcoming TV appearance may signal the beginning of a new career direction, according to a public relations specialist.
During her visit to Australia this week alongside Prince Harry, it was announced that Meghan Markle will serve as a guest judge on the upcoming season of MasterChef Australia.
The news generated divided opinions: numerous fans expressed enthusiasm about seeing the Duchess of Sussex return to television, while some declared they would avoid watching. The new season is scheduled to premiere in the near future.
Although Meghan’s role as a guest judge might represent a singular return to television, one PR expert has suggested it actually represents Meghan “testing the waters” in preparation for a possible “full-scale comeback” to the entertainment and celebrity sphere.
In an interview with OLBG, celebrity PR specialist Kayley Cornelius stated, “There’s a strong sense that she may be looking to return to the world of mainstream celebrity culture as well as TV, and this latest move on MasterChef feels very much like her ‘testing the waters’ to gauge audience appetite for a full-scale comeback.
“By featuring on one of Australia’s biggest TV shows, it will truly be a make-or-break moment for her Aussie career and determine whether she has something scalable across the pond.”
“If this return is successful and builds that connection with viewers, it puts her in a much stronger position with casting producers.
“From there, a return to bigger on-screen roles isn’t out of the question, and with the right momentum, it could mark the start of a new chapter that reshapes both her public image and her career trajectory.”
Meghan was an actress before marrying Prince Harry (Image: Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)
Prior to her marriage to Harry in 2018, Meghan was well-acquainted with the television industry, having enjoyed a lengthy acting career on the hugely popular series Suits.
The Duchess of Sussex chose to step away from her acting career to marry Harry, expressing no regrets over that decision.
When questioned about abandoning her acting career to marry a prince during her engagement interview, Meghan said, “I don’t see it as giving anything up, I just see it as a change. It’s a new challenge.
“And also keep in mind I have been working on my show for seven years.”
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