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Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has been confirmed as a special guest judge for the upcoming season of Junior MasterChef Australia, set to air in 2027. Network 10 announced her participation alongside chef Boh Ling Yu, building on her earlier appearance on the adult version of the program, which drew the highest Sunday viewership for the series since 2023.
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The Turkish series Cicekci Kiz (The Florist's Daughter) launches with Helen Kamdem and Hakan Celik, combining romantic comedy and police thriller elements in a story about a florist and an undercover police officer. Lebanese cinema week opens today through October, showcasing five Lebanese films from the 1980s to 2020s at nine venues, with free screenings across Beirut and surrounding regions.