Melissa Leong
Melissa Leong is a prominent Australian food writer, critic, and television presenter best known for her role as a judge on MasterChef Australia. With a background in marketing and a passion for culinary arts, she has made significant contributions to the food media landscape, showcasing diverse culinary voices and advocating for inclusivity in the industry. Leong's engaging presence and insightful commentary have earned her a loyal following, and she continues to influence food culture in Australia through her work on television and various publications.
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Melissa Leong is an Australian food critic and a judge on Taste of Art.
NZ’s “actual badass chefs” battle it out for chance to showcase creative genius
New Zealand· 2026-02-08
Leong is a judge on the Taste of Art TV show and was the first female judge on MasterChef Australia.
Taste of Art TV show: Melissa Leong and Vaughan Mabee on food as artNew Zealand· 2026-02-07
For Melissa Leong, author of Happy Go Money, an early spending plan is a helpful tool.
Feeling the affordability pinch? Here’s how to keep holiday spending under control
Canada· 2025-12-01
TV host Melissa Leong has been deep diving in the fashion film archives.
Nude dress ups and Peaky Blinders
Australia· 2025-11-04
Melissa Leong is the host of Dessert Masters.
Main race to jump at 3pm; follow blog updates on horses, tips, odds and fashionAustralia· 2025-11-03
Melissa Leong took a break from promoting her memoir Guts to interview chef Josh Raine.
Tony Abbott addresses the faithful at Tory party conferenceAustralia· 2025-10-07
Melissa Leong is a former MasterChef star who has written a memoir about her experiences and challenges.
Melissa Leong, former MasterChef star, on trauma, healing and her fight for representationAustralia· 2025-09-27
Melissa Leong says she and Hussain first met when she was doing the promo rounds after being announced as one of the new judges on MasterChef Australia.
Nazeem Hussain and Melissa Leong on exploring Australia in new SBS seriesAustralia· 2025-07-27
Television personality Melissa Leong walked in Gary Bigeni’s show.
‘Tasmanian royalty’ rules the Jordan Gogos runwayAustralia· 2025-05-15
Melissa Leong is a judge on MasterChef Australia and described Poh Ling Yeow as a 'national treasure'.
Poh Ling Yeow on being a judge and Back to WinAustralia· 2025-04-29
