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Melissa Leong defends her unusual career choices after dramatic exit from MasterChef Australia: 'None of it really makes any strategic sense'


Melissa Leong has had an interesting and varied career after leaving MasterChef Australia.

The program saw her spend time with medical professionals at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney to further understand health challenges in Australia. In an interview with The Daily Telegraph in October, the journalist and food critic described the show as 'full of heart' and 'incredible people' who are committed to saving lives. Her enthusiasm was palpable when recently speaking to Daily Mail Australia about her new hosting gig on Dessert Masters, describing it as a 'dream come true'.

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