We've seen the Top 10 Most Popular Artistes categories at Star Awards expand to include DJs and influencers in the last two years. But who knew it would one day include chefs too.

Chef Melvyn Lee is now the first cook to be up for the popularity award at the annual ceremony on Jul 6.

The announcement was a surprise for the Makan On Wheels host, who told 8world he was in complete disbelief when his manager first told him about the nomination.

"You're kidding right," was his immediate response.

Lee didn't give the nomination much thought until he told his family about it. They gave him a hug and said: "We've always been proud of you".

It hit Lee then that it's been 16 years since he hosted his first show: Mediacorp travel and cooking show Accidental Chef .

"My heart was fi

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