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MasterChef's Melissa Says 'Projected Anger And Racism' Are 'Less Savoury Parts Of Job'

The cooking show judge also said she was "being stalked daily from my home by creepy photographers".
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MasterChef Judge Jock Calls Out Racism Towards Melissa Leong

"I feel sorry for you that you cannot see past the colour of someone’s skin," the judge told a viewer who sent him an offensive message.
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'It's Important As Women Of Colour To Speak About Mental Health': Neighbours Star Supports MasterChef's Melissa

Sharon Johal praised Melissa for speaking about her experiences to help "break down the stigma" about mental health that's often amongst Asian families.
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Melissa Leong Says MasterChef Judge Role Is 'Huge Adjustment'

She asked her fans to be respectful online and to avoid living life through a social media lens.
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MasterChef Stars Explain Why Melissa Leong Is 'Needed On Australian TV'

"She is someone we didn’t even know we needed on Australian TV till we got her."
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‘Check Yourself And Do Better’: MasterChef Australia Contestant Calls Out Radio Host’s ‘Racist’ Greeting

Host Melissa Leong condemned the incident, “it just illustrates how deep rooted racial toxicity is in this country."
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MasterChef's 'Best Dish' Challenge Sparks Winner Guessing Game

Two cooking show contestants are the frontrunners according to fans' guesses.
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MasterChef Praised For Exploring 'Migrant Experience'

Personal stories of contestants Khanh, Reynold, Poh and more truly hit home for many viewers.
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When Melissa Leong Will Return To MasterChef After Missing Social Distancing Episode

The judge was absent on Monday night due to health concerns.
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MasterChef's Instant Noodles Episode Is A Special One For Asian Australians

"This is the real on-screen diversity we've all been waiting for," joked writer Benjamin Law.
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