MasterChef's Melissa Leong thanks Poh Ling Yeow for her 'heart and commitment' after elimination

Melissa Leong paid a heartfelt tribute to Poh Ling Yeow following her shock elimination on MasterChef Australia: Back To Win on Sunday night. 'Privilege to have you back': Melissa Leong paid a heartfelt tribute to Poh Ling Yeow following her shock elimination on MasterChef Australia: Back To Win on Sunday night While Poh emerged as an early fan favourite, things took a turn for the worse on Sunday's episode when her redemption dish failed to impress judges. 'You've won hearts again': The judge was on the verge of tears as she branded the fan favourite 'a national treasure' and commended her for giving 'all of her heart, soul and commitment' to the competition Fan favourite: Poh continued to be praised by Melissa as she gushed about the 'privilege' of 'having her back in the kitchen' and 'winning hearts over again' Melissa - who was a new judge this season alongside Andy Allen and Jock Zonfrillo - continued: 'Poh, you came back to this competition to win. 'Ruined tonight': Devastated fans were left even more distraught following Melissa's kind words to Poh Oh no: Poh's culurgiones with a half-parsley pasta and truffle, brown butter and lemon sauce failed to impress the judges Poh's culurgiones with a half-parsley pasta and truffle, brown butter and lemon sauce failed to impress the judges.