A very fashionable Melissa Leong arrived in Melbourne on Thursday.
The MasterChef Australia judge, 40, strode through Melbourne Airport with sleek confidence.
Dressed top-to-toe in black, the celebrity food critic was the picture of sophistication.
Leong wore a black, low-cut top underneath a longline black blazer, loose black pants, and she carried a designer handbag over one shoulder.
She also wore a chauffeur-style hat and and statement sunglasses that she kept on even as she walked through the terminal.
![Melissa Leong Arrives Stylishly in Melbourne, Heightening Jamie Oliver Speculations Over Jock Zonfrillo's MasterChef Role 2 A very fashionable Melissa Leong (pictured) arrived in Melbourne on Thursday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/28/07/75923573-12569615-A_very_fashionable_Melissa_Leong_pictured_arrived_in_Melbourne_o-a-35_1695880967414.jpg)
A very fashionable Melissa Leong (pictured) arrived in Melbourne on Thursday
![Melissa Leong Arrives Stylishly in Melbourne, Heightening Jamie Oliver Speculations Over Jock Zonfrillo's MasterChef Role 4 Dressed top-to-toe in black, the celebrity food critic was the picture of sophistication](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/28/07/75923569-12569615-Dressed_top_to_toe_in_black_the_celebrity_food_critic_was_the_pi-a-36_1695880967416.jpg)
Dressed top-to-toe in black, the celebrity food critic was the picture of sophistication
The famous foodie completed her look with a pair of comfortable yet chic black sandals.
Leong rolled her luxury carry-on bags through the terminal, before waiting at baggage claim for her checked luggage.
The elegant Melissa then strutted outside and waited for her transport into Melbourne.
![Melissa Leong Arrives Stylishly in Melbourne, Heightening Jamie Oliver Speculations Over Jock Zonfrillo's MasterChef Role 6 Leong wore a black, low-cut top underneath a longline black blazer, loose black pants, and she carried a designer handbag over one shoulder](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/28/06/75923571-12569615-image-a-51_1695879200755.jpg)
Leong wore a black, low-cut top underneath a longline black blazer, loose black pants, and she carried a designer handbag over one shoulder
![Melissa Leong Arrives Stylishly in Melbourne, Heightening Jamie Oliver Speculations Over Jock Zonfrillo's MasterChef Role 8 As she disembarked, the famous foodie was no doubt thankful she decided to complete her look with a pair of comfortable yet chic black sandals](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/28/07/75923567-12569615-As_she_disembarked_the_famous_foodie_was_no_doubt_thankful_she_d-a-37_1695880967417.jpg)
As she disembarked, the famous foodie was no doubt thankful 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 inked a $2million deal to replace Zonfrillo in the next season of the reality cooking contest.
Channel 10 insiders have confirmed to Woman’s Day that Oliver, 48, will be ready to film the new season of the hit cooking show in November.
![Melissa Leong Arrives Stylishly in Melbourne, Heightening Jamie Oliver Speculations Over Jock Zonfrillo's MasterChef Role 10 Jamie Oliver (pictured) has been tipped to replace Jock Zonfrillo on the next season of MasterChef Australia](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/28/07/75546399-12569615-Jamie_Oliver_pictured_has_been_tipped_to_replace_Jock_Zonfrillo_-a-34_1695880967203.jpg)
Jamie Oliver (pictured) has been tipped to replace Jock Zonfrillo on the next season of MasterChef Australia
‘Jamie has inked a deal worth around $2million,’ the source told Woman’s Day in the latest issue.
They said the contract with the best-selling cook book author includes a trip home to the U.K. for Christmas as well as an accommodation allowance for his family when they visit in January.
Jamie first appeared as a guest judge on MasterChef during season four in 2012.
![Melissa Leong Arrives Stylishly in Melbourne, Heightening Jamie Oliver Speculations Over Jock Zonfrillo's MasterChef Role 12 'Jamie has inked a deal worth around $2million,' the source told Women's Day in the latest issue. Pictured: Oliver with Andy Allen (L) Melissa Leong and Jock Zonfrillo (R)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/28/06/70425121-12569615-_Jamie_has_inked_a_deal_worth_around_2million_the_source_told_Wo-a-56_1695879501888.jpg)
‘Jamie has inked a deal worth around $2million,’ the source told Women’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 soon after the news broke.
‘I’m in total shock to wake up to the sudden death of chef Jock Zonfrillo,’ he messaged on Instagram.
‘We had the best time working together for this years MasterChef, I can’t tell how good it was to work with him!’
‘Jock was very generous to me with his time and spirit in the show and for that I was really grateful… Melisa, Andy & Jock work as the most inspiring judges and mentors and each have there very own unique view and style… Jock will be so very missed…’
He added: ‘I can’t believe I’m writing this…….Sending heart felt love and condolences to all of his family, friends and his second family the master chef team and contestants xxx. Love Jamie.’
![Melissa Leong Arrives Stylishly in Melbourne, Heightening Jamie Oliver Speculations Over Jock Zonfrillo's MasterChef Role 14 A devastated Oliver paid tribute to Zonfrillo on Instagram soon after the news broke. 'We had the best time working together for this years MasterChef, I can't tell how good it was to work with him!'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/28/07/75620595-12569615-A_devastated_Oliver_paid_tribute_to_Zonfrillo_on_Instagram_soon_-a-38_1695880967641.jpg)
A devastated Oliver paid tribute to Zonfrillo on Instagram soon after the news broke. ‘We had the best time working together for this years MasterChef, I can’t tell how good it was to work with him!’