Famed chocolatier Amaury Guichon has opened up about his experience on the set of Dessert Masters with co-judge Melissa Leong.
The 32-year-old Swiss-French pastry chef revealed that the chemistry with Leong was instantaneous.
‘She was just so lovely,’ he told The Daily Telegraph on Monday.
‘From the minute I met her I knew we would be a good match and this Dessert Master adventure really proved me right,’ expressed Guichon.
Tasked with challenging contestants Brent Draper and Rhiannon Anderson to recreate his signature ‘pocket watch’ dessert, meticulous and fully edible piece of art—Guichon found a kindred spirit in Leong.
Famed chocolatier Amaury Guichon has opened up about his experience on the set of Dessert Masters with co-judge Melissa Leong. Both pictured on set
The 32-year-old Swiss-French pastry chef revealed that the chemistry with Leong was instantaneous
The pair’s chemistry shone brightly as they navigated through the pressures of judging on the Channel 10 show.
Guichon admired Leong’s articulation, adding, ‘I think we have a strong dynamic duo with a great complementary strength. When it came to judging, we have very similar tastes. She’s just way better at phrasing with her vocabulary.’
Viewers tuning into the season premiere of the show on Sunday night praised Melissa and made it clear they still love seeing her at the helm.
‘She was just so lovely,’ he told The Daily Telegraph on Monday. ‘From the minute I met her I knew we would be a good match and this Dessert Master adventure really proved me right,’ expressed Guichon
Many posted their positive thoughts to social media as they tuned into the dessert based reality show.
‘Loving this show. The desserts are fantastic. Mel is an awesome co-host. Amaury is just delightful’ one person wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
‘I love Mel! Channel Ten got it wrong, getting rid of her from the main show’ another said.
‘GEEZ MEL IS DIVINE’ chimed in one excited person while another said they were, ‘Here for Mel’.
‘I am so keen for this show/season. Mel and Amaury. What a dream team!’ someone else agreed.
One fan wrote: ‘This episode went by very quickly hehe. I look forward to tomorrow’s episode’.
Viewers tuning into the season premiere of the show on Sunday night praised Melissa and made it clear they still love seeing her at the helm
Many posted their positive thoughts to social media as they tuned into the dessert based reality show
It comes after the former MasterChef star insisted she has nothing but love for her co-stars at the Channel 10 cooking show, shortly after it was announced she won’t be returning to the series next year.
The food critic and TV personality addressed whispers of a feud between herself and fellow judges Andy Allen and the late Jock Zonfrillo during a candid chat with Daily Mail in The Birdcage at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday.
‘This is not my first rodeo,’ Leong declared, shrugging off the speculative stories as par for the course in the high-stakes world of reality TV.
The food critic and TV personality receaddressed whispers of a feud between herself and fellow judges Andy Allen (left) and the late Jock Zonfrillo (right) during a candid chat with Daily Mail in The Birdcage at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday
When pressed about friction on the MasterChef set, Leong said, ‘I have nothing but love and respect for not only Andy but everybody I’ve worked with.’
‘We’re a team, we’re a family, and that’s all you need to know really,’ Melissa added.
Melissa’s enthusiasm was palpable when speaking about her new hosting gig on Dessert Masters and described working alongside Guichon as a ‘dream come true’.
The upcoming sixteenth season will see three new judges – series alum Poh Ling Yeow, Michelin-star chef Jean-Christophe Novelli and food critic Sofia Levin – join returning host Andy Allen.
A network spokesperson told the n Financial Review Leong’s exit was down to scheduling and she ‘remains a key member of the MasterChef family’.
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Melissa Leong is pictured left with Andy Allen and the late Jock Zonfrillo