Melissa Leong looks chic in head-to-toe black as she touches down in Melbourne amid speculation Jamie Oliver is set to replace Jock Zonfrillo on MasterChef
Melissa Leong looks chic in head-to-toe black as she lands in Melbourne amid speculation. Jamie Oliver will replace Jock Zonfrillo on MasterChef
A very fashionable Melissa Leong arrived in Melbourne on Thursday.
The MasterChef Australia judge, 40, walked through Melbourne Airport with great confidence.
Dressed in black from head to toe, the famous food critic was the epitome of sophistication.
Leong wore a black, low-cut top under a long black blazer, loose black pants and she carried a designer handbag over one shoulder.
She also wore a driver’s hat and statement sunglasses that she even wore when walking through the terminal.
A very fashionable Melissa Leong (pictured) arrived in Melbourne on Thursday
Dressed in black from head to toe, the famous food critic was the epitome of sophistication
The famous foodie completed her look with a pair of comfortable yet chic black sandals.
Leong rolled her luxury carry-on luggage through the terminal before waiting at the baggage carousel for her checked luggage.
The elegant Melissa then stepped outside and waited for her transport to Melbourne.
Leong wore a black low-cut top under a long black blazer, loose black pants and she carried a designer handbag over one shoulder
As she disembarked, the famous foodie was no doubt grateful that she decided to complete her look with a pair of comfortable yet chic black sandals.
It comes as international culinary superstar Jamie Oliver is said to have signed a $2 million deal to replace Zonfrillo in the next season of the reality cooking competition.
Channel 10 insiders have confirmed the existence of Women’s Day that Oliver, 48, will be ready to film the new season of the hit cooking show in November.
According to the report, the British-born foodie has not yet agreed to a replacement
Sunfrillo permanent.
Jamie Oliver (pictured) has been tipped to replace Jock Zonfrillo in the next season of MasterChef Australia
“Jamie has made a deal worth about $2 million,” the source told Woman’s Day in its latest issue.
They said the contract with the best-selling cookbook author includes a trip to Britain for Christmas, as well as a subsistence allowance for his family when they visit in January.
Jamie first appeared as a guest judge on MasterChef during season four in 2012.
“Jamie has closed a deal worth about $2 million,” the source told Woman’s Day in the latest issue. Pictured: Oliver with Andy Allen (L) Melissa Leong and Jock Zonfrillo (R)
It comes after Zonfrillo’s sudden death made headlines in April.
A devastated Oliver paid tribute to his friend and co-star on Instagram shortly after the news broke.
“I am completely shocked to wake up to the sudden death of Chef Jock Zonfrillo,” he posted on Instagram.
‘We had the best time working together on this year’s MasterChef, I can’t tell you how great it was working with him!’
‘Jock was very generous to me with his time and spirit on the show and for that I was very grateful… Melisa, Andy and Jock work as the most inspiring judges and mentors and each have their own unique perspective and style… Jock that will be so missed…’
He added, “I can’t believe I’m writing this…….Sending heartfelt love and condolences to all his family, friends and his second family, the master chef team and the contestants xxx. I love Jamie.’
A devastated Oliver paid tribute to Zonfrillo on Instagram shortly after the news broke. ‘We had the best time working together on this year’s MasterChef, I can’t tell you how great it was working with him!’