Melissa Leong stuns with glamorous blonde bob at NGV Gala in Melbourne

The previous MasterChef Australia decide, 41, turned heads on the Nationwide Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Gala Saturday evening rocking an edgy blonde bob – a stark change from her traditional darkish brunette hairdo.

It’s unclear if Leong’s recent coiffure is the handiwork of a wig, although she posted a photograph of her ensemble on Instagram, writing, “Sure, I’m a blonde now.”

Leong was nicely and actually the purple carpet spotlight on the occasion, the place, alongside together with her glamorous new reduce, she wore a fitted, mermaid fashion Alexander McQueen purple robe and accessorised with Tiffany and Co diamonds.

The Dessert Masters decide was in good firm on the opening of the annual NGV Triennial exhibition, with Australian actor Liam Hemsworth posing for photographers along with his long-term girlfriend, native mannequin Gabriella Brooks.

ABC presenter Tony Armstrong additionally made his purple carpet debut with new musician girlfriend Rona Glynn-McDonald, after unveiling their relationship on Instagram Thursday.

The loved-up pair had been the image of glamour on the star-studded affair, with Glynn-McDonald sporting a long-sleeve silver robe whereas Armstrong amped up the normal black tuxedo with a sequined end.

The Logie Award winner – thought-about considered one of Australia’s most eligible bachelors – shared a collection of pictures unveiling his new romance final week, which confirmed the pair collectively, together with intimate pictures of them kissing.

Gylnn-McDonald, who performs below the title stage title Rona, is a Kaytetye musician and producer based mostly in Melbourne.

Amongst different attendees on the opening evening had been mannequin Maria Thattil and her associate, former AFLW participant Moana Hope.

Politicians had been additionally a part of the elite visitor checklist, together with Victoria premier Jacinta Allan, and former Victorian premier Dan Andrews and his spouse Catherine.

NGV Triennial has curated a group of greater than 75 initiatives by a number of the world’s main artists and designers, with the exhibition working from now till April.

‘The NGV Triennial has grow to be the place to see one of the best in modern artwork and design all below one roof – proper right here in Melbourne,” mentioned Minister for Artistic Industries Steve Dimopoulos.

“We convey the largest and finest artwork exhibitions to Victoria as a result of we all know how necessary they’re to draw guests, help native jobs and enhance companies.”