MasterChef crew ‘reminded of the confidentiality clause in their contract’ amid claims of strained relations between judge Melissa Leong and staff on the cooking show
MasterChef Australia crew are reportedly being reminded of a confidentiality clause in their contracts amid claims judge Melissa Leong has ‘fallen out’ with some staff members.
According to The Sunday Telegraph, MasterChef’s production company Endemol Shine has warned cast and crew about breaching the rules.
The company reportedly told staff they would have their contracts torn if they breached the confidentiality clause or spoke to media about behind-the-scenes secrets.
MasterChef Australia crew are reportedly being reminded of a confidentiality clause in their contracts amid claims judge Melissa Leong (pictured) has ‘fallen out’ with some staff members
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel 10 for comment.
It follows reports Melissa has reportedly ‘fallen out’ with members of the Network 10 show’s production crew.
The fan-favourite food critic now ‘does her own hair and make-up’ due to tension with Endemol Shine’s beauty crew, the Daily Telegraph reported on Saturday.
According to The Sunday Telegraph, the show’s production company Endemol Shine has warned cast and crew about breaching the rules
Sources told the paper that production staff and Melissa ‘no longer want to work together’ but Ten hasn’t addressed the issues out of fear of upsetting her.
Insiders at Ten say the situation was aggravated after a freelancer was hired to do Melissa’s hair, before later being asked to not work with her.
Confidential also claimed that Melissa accused the crew of bullying in April after staff didn’t provide her with a cake on her birthday.
The company reportedly told staff they would have their contracts torn if they breached the confidentiality clause or spoke to media about behind-the-scenes secrets
It follows reports Melissa has reportedly ‘fallen out’ with members of the Network 10 show’s production crew
The Sydney-born food writer has become a fan favourite since joining the show in 2020.
Despite rumours of a rift with staff, Melissa appears to be friendly with her fellow judges and attended the AACTA Awards with Andy Allen and Jock Zonfrillo this week.
The trio had plenty to celebrate during the ceremony as MasterChef was awarded the trophy for Best Reality Program.
The fan-favourite food critic now ‘does her own hair and make-up’ due to tension with Endemol Shine’s beauty crew, The Daily Telegraph reported on Saturday. Pictured Melissa with co-stars Andy Allen and Jock Zonfrillo
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