A MasterChef Australia judge has lashed out at a British commentator for fat-shaming Tilly Ramsay on his radio show this week.
Tilly, 19, who is the daughter of chef Gordon Ramsay, became the subject of criticism for UK radio announcer Steve Allen, 67, on Wednesday, after he made derogatory comments about her weight.
Allen had referred to Tilly as a 'chubby little thing' - a statement that sparked backlash among fans and celebrities alike.
'You should be ashamed': MasterChef Australia judge Melissa Leong, 39, (left) has slammed British radio Steve Allen, 67, for calling Tilly Ramsay, 19, (right) a 'chubby little thing' on his breakfast show this week
Hours later, Tilly wrote on Instagram that she was 'hurt' by the shocking remarks.
Among those to publicly slam Allen was MasterChef Australia judge Melissa Leong, who met Tilly when she competed on the Celebrity spin-off of MasterChef Australia earlier this year.
Posting to her Instagram Stories on Thursday, Melissa, 39, re-shared Tilly's online statement, while adding her own strongly-worded message.
Shocking: Allen (pictured) had referred to Tilly as a 'chubby little thing' - a statement that sparked backlash among fans and celebrities alike
Responding to Allen's remarks via her Instagram Stories on Thursday, Melissa wrote: 'This is not cool. Steve, you should be ashamed at your behaviour... you're not exactly a supermodel mate'
'Elegantly handled, like the graceful woman you are': Melissa also praised Tilly's classy response to the drama
'This is not cool. Steve, you should be ashamed at your behaviour... you're not exactly a supermodel mate,' Melissa wrote.
She then praised Tilly's classy response to the drama, writing: 'Elegantly handled, like the graceful woman you are. #TeamTilly'.
Controversy broke on Wednesday morning when Allen read a comment form a listener on-air, alerting him to the fact that Tilly was taking part in Celebrity MasterChef Australia as well as UK reality show Strictly Come Dancing.
'She's a chubby little thing isn't she. Have you noticed? Probably her dad's cooking I should imagine': Controversy broke on Wednesday morning when Allen read a comment form a listener on-air, alerting him to the fact that Tilly was taking part in Celebrity MasterChef Australia as well as UK reality show Strictly Come
