MasterChef judge Melissa Leong reveals the real reason why she’s unable to enjoy fame
She’s widely considered the saving grace of the revamped MasterChef franchise.
But Melissa Leong hasn’t felt the impact of fame on her day-to-day life, since she has been in lockdown due to COVID-19.
On Wednesday, the 38-year-old Back To Win judge told TV Tonight she hasn’t had a lot of interaction with the show’s ‘wonderful audience’ yet.
I haven’t had much interaction with our audience in public’: MasterChef judge Melissa Leong revealed she hasn’t felt the impact of fame due to the coronavirus pandemic
‘I guess with COVID being what it is, I haven’t actually been out that much,’ Melissa told the website.
Melissa went on to explain both cast and crew made sure to do the ‘responsible thing’ when filming Channel Ten’s ratings juggernaut.
‘I haven’t actually had much interaction with our wonderful audience in a public setting…’ she added.
‘I haven’t actually been out that much’: The 38-year-old Back To Win judge told TV Tonight she hasn’t had a lot of interaction with the show’s ‘wonderful audience’ yet
As restrictions ease, Melissa has had her first few run-ins with some of the show’s die-hard fans.
‘It’s deeply flattering and it really does make us so happy,’ she said.
Earlier this month, Melissa told The Weekend Australian that she’s ‘very humbled’ by the show’s success.
Doing their part: She went on to explain both cast and crew made sure to do the ‘responsible thing’ when filming and not go out amid lockdown. Pictured alongside Jock Zonfrillo and Andy Allen
In her usual self-deprecating manner, Melissa told the publication: ‘Ratings aren’t really within our control… (but) it’s a wonderful thing to feel that it has resonated with the viewers in Australia and overseas.’
The food writer went on to say that she can relate to the contestants as she knows what they’re going through.
‘I know what it is like to put all of yourself in front of others and to be judged,’ she said.
MasterChef continues Sunday at 7.30pm on Channel Ten
‘It was lovely to run into people and have them say how much they love the show’: As restrictions ease, Melissa has had her first few run-ins with fans