Melissa Leong more in demand than ever as she teases yet another gig after exit from MasterChef Australia: ‘I am working on another show’

Melissa Leong has proven she is more in demand than ever after leaving MasterChef Australia.

The former cooking show judge has teased yet another gig after landing roles in sports reporting, children’s television and the health sector.

“All will be revealed soon, but I am working on a new show,” the 42-year-old told the BBC Daily Telegraph this week.

Melissa added that she is gaining valuable experience from taking on so many different roles.

“I think each of these jobs, each of these experiences inherently makes me better at everything, which is really exciting, and that was always the intention of leaving MasterChef and moving to Dessert Masters,” she said.

The TV star recently admitted that her current career path isn’t “strategic” – and that’s the way she likes it.

‘In my time on earth so far I have been a make-up artist; worked in advertising and PR; been a food, travel and lifestyle journalist; worked in publishing and radio; and hosted food shows on major networks. None of that really makes any strategic sense on paper,” she says Stellar magazine.

“All I can say is that it’s been a series of saying ‘yes’ to opportunities that excite me and scare me a little. And I can guarantee you that when I started something new, I didn’t always take the plunge right away.

“I’m not saying I chose the song, but I learned that you have to be willing to humble yourself in these moments of transition.”

She added: “I realize that I have confused a whole group of people over the past year by foraying into the world of sports journalism, specifically by interviewing champion athletes in the world of mixed martial arts.”

It comes after Melissa announced she is realizing a childhood dream by appearing on ABC’s Playschool.

“I grew up watching Playschool,” she began in her Instagram caption on Sunday.

“All will be revealed soon but I’m working on another show,” the 42-year-old told the Daily Telegraph this week

Melissa added that she is gaining valuable experience from taking on so many different roles. Pictured on MasterChef Australia

“This iconic show has been part of Australian entertainment for 60 years, so I’m thrilled to be part of the magic this week!”

She continued, “This is the only time you will ever see me singing and dancing on television so you know how much I wanted to do this!”

Melissa also fronted a new three-part documentary series about Australia’s healthcare system.

The TV star appeared in the new SBS docuseries The Hospital: In The Deep End in June.

“I think each of these jobs, each of these experiences inherently makes me better at everything, which is really exciting, and that was always the intention of leaving MasterChef and moving to Dessert Masters,” she said. Pictured in her recent appearance at Play School

During the program, she spent time with medical professionals at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney to better understand health issues in Australia.

The former MasterChef Australia judge said this TV WEEK that filming the series was a challenge.

In an interview with The Daily Telegraph in October, the journalist and food critic described the show as “full of heart” and “incredible people” committed to saving lives.

The food critic was fired from MasterChef Australia last year amid rumors of a feud between herself and fellow judges Andy Allen and the late Jock Zonfrillo, which she has denied.

She then presented the MasterChef spin-off series Dessert Masters alongside Amaury Guichon.

Her excitement was palpable when she recently spoke to Ny Breaking Australia about her new hosting gig on Dessert Masters, describing it as a ‘dream come true’.

Additionally, she announced that she would be hosting UFC Fight Week on Kayo Sports and Foxtel.