During her guest appearance as a judge on MasterChef Australia, Meghan Markle exhibited signs suggesting she felt “superior” to the contestants, while occasionally revealing a “vulnerable” side, according to RadarOnline.com. Body language expert Inbaal Honigman, associated with casinos.org, analyzed the episode aired on July 26 and shared several insights.
Initially, Honigman noted that Markle’s body language indicated vulnerability. “Meghan’s preferred stance on MasterChef Australia involves crossing her arm over her body and placing her hand on her chin,” Honigman stated. “This posture suggests she feels vulnerable, using her arm as a shield. The hand on the chin, while still protective, indicates contemplation. Perhaps she’s considering future collaborations in Australia?” she speculated.
Honigman observed that Markle frequently engaged her hands with each other—interlocking fingers, gripping one hand with the other, and positioning a hand in the crook of her arm. “These constant hand interactions help Meghan cover her body, suggesting some nervousness,” she explained.
Later, Markle surprised the judges by offering a personal twist on delivering the “30-minute time call” to the contestants, which was intended to remind them they had thirty minutes left to finish their dishes. When Sofia Levin prompted Markle to announce the time, the Duchess asked, “Can I tell them personally? Let’s make it personal. I don’t like to yell,” and proceeded to inform the contestants individually at their stations.
Honigman shared her observations on Markle’s personalized time announcements. “By delivering the 30-minute warning in person, Meghan avoided shouting across the room and appeared to enjoy the direct interaction. She maintained eye contact with each contestant, aware of their admiration,” the behavior analyst noted. “Meghan seemed to appreciate her elevated status in the kitchen. Her confident eye contact and raised chin conveyed both assurance and interest, highlighting a sense of superiority over the contestants.”
Honigman further explained, “A suppressed smile, raised eyebrows, and occasional chin movements indicate confidence that borders on overconfidence. Subtle chin motions suggest a sense of being above the others.” She continued, “A jutting, raised, or puckered chin all signify superiority and a feeling of having achieved more than her peers.”
Some viewers criticized Markle’s insistence on giving personalized countdowns, suggesting it was a strategy to secure more camera exposure. One critic remarked, “Firstly, that makes the contestants lose precious time & secondly, it was about giving herself maximum airtime & exposure strutting about!” commented another. A second critic noted, “She doesn’t like to follow rules or respect how other people do things; she has to do it ‘her way.'”
