Melissa Leong returns to MasterChef Australia and fans rejoice

‘She’s back and her earrings are fabulous!’ Melissa Leong returns to MasterChef after a bout of sinusitis and fans rejoice about her style choice

Melissa Leong was noticeably absent during Monday night’s episode of MasterChef. 

The Back To Win judge returned on Tuesday, after taking the night off due to a bout of sinusitis. 

While many fans were excited to see their new favourite judge return, others were simply mesmerised by her most dramatic accessories to date. 

‘She’s back and her earrings are fabulous!’ On Tuesday, judge Melissa Leong (pictured) returned to MasterChef Australia and fans rejoiced

‘Melissa is back with a vengeance. Earrings girl,’ one fan wrote. 

Another wrote: ‘Melissa is back and she lookin’ boss as usual.’ 

‘Oh I’m so happy Melissa’s back,’ a third commented, while a fourth rejoiced: ‘Melissa is back and her earrings are fabulous.’

 ‘Also hello Melissa, and Melissa’s earrings. I’ve missed you both,’ another joked.

'Thank goodness she's back!' Judge Melissa Leong (and her bold earrings) have won Masterchef Australia fans over

‘Thank goodness she’s back!’ Judge Melissa Leong (and her bold earrings) have won Masterchef Australia fans over

However, some fans appeared a little overwhelmed by Melissa’s taste in extravagant, eye-catching jewellery. 

One fan asked: ‘What Aztec or Mayan temple did Melissa find her earrings in?’ 

‘Can’t even pay attention to the challenge tonight because of THOSE earrings,’ another joked. 

'Melissa's earrings are the size of dinner plates!' While many fans were excited to see their new favourite judge return, others were simply mesmerised by her dramatic accessories

‘Melissa’s earrings are the size of dinner plates!’ While many fans were excited to see their new favourite judge return, others were simply mesmerised by her dramatic accessories

‘Melissa’s earrings are the size of dinner plates! OMG She rocks them though,’ commented another fan.

Another added: ‘I think Mel’s earrings need their own show.’  

Melissa was noticeably absent on Monday, but the 38-year-old old quickly explained her absence with an Instagram post, revealing she had fallen ill with a bout of sinusitis and due to the show’s new COVID-19 safety measures, a doctor had to clear her before she returned to set. 

MasterChef continues Wednesday at 7.30pm on Channel Ten 

Ear-blings: 'Melissa's earrings are the size of dinner plates! OMG she rocks them though,' commented one fan

Ear-blings: ‘Melissa’s earrings are the size of dinner plates! OMG she rocks them though,’ commented one fan