Melissa Leong more in demand than ever as she teases yet another gig after exit from MasterChef Australia: 'I am working on another show'

Melissa Leong has proven she is more in demand than ever after leaving MasterChef Australia.

The former cooking show judge has teased yet another new gig after landing roles in sports reporting, children's TV and and the health sector.

'All will be revealed soon, but I am working on another show,' the 42-year-old told the Daily Telegraph this week.

Melissa added that she is gaining valuable experience by taking on so many different roles.

'I think each of those jobs, each of those experiences, makes me inherently better at everything, which is really exciting, and that was always the intent of exiting MasterChef and stepping into Dessert Masters' she said.

The TV star recently admitted that her current career path isn't 'strategic' - and that is the way she likes it.

'In my time on earth so far, I've been a make-up artist; worked in advertising and PR; been a food, travel and lifestyle journalist; worked in publishing and radio; and hosted food shows on major networks. None of it really makes any strategic sense on paper' she tells Stellar Magazine.

'All I can say is that it's been a daisy chain of saying 'yes' to opportunities that excite and slightly scare me. And I can guarantee that when starting another new thing, I didn't always immediately slay.

'I'm not saying I have it dialled, but I have learnt you need to be willing to humble yourself in these moments of transition.'

She added: 'In the past year, I realise I have confused a whole bunch of people by dipping a toe into the world of sports journalism, specifically interviewing champion athletes in the world of mixed martial arts'.

It comes after Melissa announced she is realising a childhood dream by appearing on the ABC's Playschool.

'I grew up watching Playschool' she began in her caption on Instagram on Sunday.

'This iconic show has been a part of Australian entertainment for 60 years, and so it blows my mind that coming up this week, I get to be part of the magic!'

She continued: 'This is the only time you're ever going to see me sing and dance on television, just so you know how much I wanted to do this!'

Melissa also fronted a new three-part documentary series about Australia's health system.

The TV star appeared in the new SBS docuseries The Hospital: In The Deep End in June.

The program saw her spend time with medical professionals at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney to further understand health challenges in Australia.

The former MasterChef Australia judge told TV WEEK that filming the series was challenging.

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.

The food critic was dropped from MasterChef Australia last year amid rumours of a feud between herself and fellow judges Andy Allen and the late Jock Zonfrillo, which she has denied.

She went on to host MasterChef spinoff series Dessert Masters alongside Amaury Guichon.

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'.

Additionally, she announced that she would be hosting UFC Fight Week on Kayo Sports and Foxtel.