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 July 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.