‘She is everything we need on TV!’ Viewers praise MasterChef judge Melissa Leong for being ‘personable and warm’ during emotional episode
MasterChef viewers can’t get enough of Melissa Leong, raving about the new judge on social media.
Fans of the 38-year-old food critic flocked to Twitter on Wednesday to praise her compassion during an incredibly emotional episode.
‘Melissa wins MasterChef this year,’ tweeted one fan, while another wrote, ‘Melissa delights me’.
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Fan favourite: MasterChef viewers can’t get enough of Melissa Leong (pictured), raving about the new judge on social media
‘I say it almost every day… But every day more and more I just fall more in love with Melissa. She is everything we need on Australian TV. Smart, genuine, kind, encouraging, beautiful,’ gushed another viewer.
Melissa, along with Andy Allen and Jock Zonfrillo, replaced Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris, as judges on this year’s season of the hit cooking show.
‘Melissa is perfect for this show. Please never get rid of her,’ tweeted one viewer.
Winning the series: Fans of the 38-year-old food critic flocked to Twitter on Wednesday to praise the MasterChef favourite
Winning fans: Many fans praised her eloquence, with one viewer claiming she has ‘style and substance in equal doses’
‘How good is Melissa on @masterchefau? I’m used to watching this for the contestants but I love every time she is on my screen,’ wrote a fan.
Added another: ‘Ugh I just love Melissa so much. She’s just so personable and warm’.
Many fans praised her eloquence, with one viewer claiming she has ‘style and substance in equal doses’.
‘Melissa wins MasterChef this year,’ tweeted one fan, while another wrote, ‘Melissa delights me’
‘Melissa’s critique of dishes is like poetry,’ tweeted a fan, with another adding, ‘Fangirling on Melissa’s brain now and always’
‘Melissa’s critique of dishes is like poetry,’ tweeted a fan, with another adding, ‘Fangirling on Melissa’s brain now and always.’
Wrote one viewer: ‘I love Melissa sm [so much] omg. The way she speaks about food is so hypnotising’.
Showing off her sensitive side, Melissa cried while listening to contestant Reynold Poernomo talk about his difficult childhood after his parents immigrated to Australia.
New guard: Melissa, along with Andy Allen (left) and Jock Zonfrillo (right), replaced Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris as judges on this year’s season of the hit cooking show
‘I remember immigration getting my parents taken away for a little bit. The restaurant closed down, of course. My brother was getting food for me when I was hungry,’ the 26-year-old said in between tears.
His story prompted Melissa to become emotional, and she struggled to regain her composure.
‘You’re going to make me emotional, too! I’m sure your parents are very proud of you. Damn you, Reynold!’ she laughed in between tears.
MasterChef continues Thursday at 7.30pm on Channel 10
Moved: Showing off her sensitive side, Melissa cried while listening to contestant Reynold Poernomo talk about his difficult childhood after his parents immigrated to Australia