Melbourne Cup 2022: Celebrities arrive in type at Flemington Racecourse

The Melbourne Cup kicked off in nice type on Tuesday as Australia’s hottest celebrities descended on Flemington Racecourse to look at the race that stops the nation. 

Richard Wilkins’ son Christian appeared extremely trendy in a mint inexperienced satin Gucci go well with value round $8,000, including a female contact by inserting a glittering tiara on his head.

MasterChef Australia star Melissa Leong adopted go well with in a pale pink tuxedo teamed with a white waistcoat. 

Delta Goodrem made a mode assertion in a Dolce & Gabbana midi gown emblazoned with a vibrant floral print as she arrived on the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday

The meals critic was additionally joined within the birdcage by her boyfriend Rob Mason, who she started courting late final 12 months following her divorce from Joe Jones. 

In the meantime, Tayla Damir brightened up the dreary Melbourne Day in a vivid yellow satin cowl-neck gown worn beneath a wise Herringbone coat. 

She arrived on the arm of her new husband, AFL star Nathan Broad, who appeared dashing in a checked go well with.    

The singer accessorised her flamboyant frock with a black prime hat full with a birdcage veil, a mini purse in pink leather-based and black footwear with bows on the entrance

Richard Wilkins’ son Christian appeared extremely trendy in a mint inexperienced satin Gucci go well with

The previous Love Island star accessorised her look with an identical vivid yellow headband, gold strappy sandals and clutched a black leather-based Chloe purse. 

Delta Goodrem made a mode assertion in a Dolce & Gabbana midi gown emblazoned with a vibrant floral print, which is value round $3500. 

The singer accessorised her look with a black prime hat full with a birdcage veil, a mini purse in pink leather-based and black footwear with bows on the entrance. 

She additionally wore a pair of black lace gloves and added a pop of pink lipstick. 

He accessorised his Gucci go well with, value round $8,000, with a glittering tiara 

MasterChef Australia star Melissa Leong adopted go well with in a pale pink tuxedo teamed with a white waistcoat

The meals critic was additionally joined within the birdcage by her boyfriend Rob Mason, who she started courting late final 12 months following her divorce from Joe Jones 

In the meantime, Tayla Damir brightened up the dreary Melbourne Day in a vivid yellow satin cowl-neck gown worn beneath a wise Herringbone coat

Elsewhere, singer Cody Simpson appeared dapper in a blue tuxedo and cream trousers 

Elsewhere, singer Cody Simpson appeared dapper in a blue tuxedo and cream trousers. 

The Olympic swimmer topped off his look with a checked quick and brown suede boots.  

Rebecca Judd additionally returned to The Birdcage after a three-year hiatus, turning heads in a pink mini gown and matching hatinator.

Rebecca Judd additionally returned to The Birdcage after a three-year hiatus, turning heads in a pink mini gown and matching hatinator

Rebecca was up on the daybreak on Tuesday preparing for her large comeback 

MasterChef judges Jock Zonfrillo and Andy Allen attended the occasion collectively, every trying suave of their race-day finest

The leggy AFL WAG, 39, was up on the daybreak on Tuesday preparing for her large comeback. 

She was already out of the stylist chair at 8am, and posted a photograph of her gorgeous minimalist make-up look, courtesy of make-up artist-to-the-stars Chantelle Baker.

MasterChef judges Jock Zonfrillo and Andy Allen attended the occasion collectively, every trying suave of their race-day finest. 

Socialite and influencer Nadia Fairfax turned heads in a weird PVC kimono teamed with an identical pink feathered fascinator 

Like many others on the occasion, 2022 Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Demi Brereton additionally opted for a floral print

Jock sported a darkish blue go well with paired with a floral print tie, whereas Andy wearing a brown go well with and beige tie. 

Like many others on the occasion, 2022 Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Demi Brereton additionally opted for a floral print. 

The mannequin dazzled in an embroidered midi gown with black peplum detailing, accented with a pink hatinator and matching bag.  

Sports activities presenter Tara Rushton in the meantime put her trim pins on show in a blue printed mini gown with bishop sleeves and a mandarin collar

Sports activities presenter Tara Rushton in the meantime put her trim pins on show in a blue printed mini gown with bishop sleeves and a mandarin collar. 

The glamorous TV presenter completely matched her gown with a bejewelled headband, drop earrings and white pointy-toed pumps. 

Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers made a splash in a pink lace robe and a futuristic steel fascinator. 

The recently-divorced glamazon documented her preparations for the massive occasion on Instagram by importing earlier than and after selfies.  

Married At First Sight’s Jules Robinson and Cameron Service provider had been in the meantime pictured braving Flemington’s moist climate as they huddled underneath a big umbrella. 

Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers documented her preparations for the massive occasion on Instagram by importing earlier than and after selfies

The publicity-loving duo beamed at onlookers as they made essentially the most of their day on the races.  

Jules turned heads in a vivid pink pants go well with and matching hatinator, whereas her husband Cameron confirmed off his sartorial chops in a checked maroon blazer, purple trousers and an identical tie and pocket sq.. 

Married At First Sight’s Jules Robinson and Cameron Service provider had been in the meantime pictured braving Flemington’s moist climate as they huddled underneath a big umbrella

Jules turned heads in a vivid pink pants go well with and matching hatinator, whereas her husband Cameron confirmed off his sartorial chops in a checked maroon blazer, purple trousers and an identical tie and pocket sq.

Seven presenter Abbey Gelmi (left, with a good friend) channelled her internal Barbie by sporting a pink midi gown and matching blazer

Seven presenter Abbey Gelmi channelled her internal Barbie by sporting a pink midi gown and matching blazer. 

She accessorised her preppy ensemble with a pink field purse, nude pointy-toed pumps and a pink padded headband. 

Whereas Bachelor star Abbie Chatfield has condemned the races, her ex Konrad Bień-Stephen clearly had no qualms about attending, because the Bachelorette contestant arrived at Flemington in a pink go well with and blue tie. 

Whereas Bachelor star Abbie Chatfield has condemned the races, her ex Konrad Bień-Stephen clearly had no qualms about attending, because the Bachelorette contestant arrived at Flemington in a pink go well with and blue tie 

Bachelor ‘villain’ Ciarran Stott additionally made an look in a brown coat, gray waistcoat and floral tie. 

Bachelor ‘villain’ Ciarran Stott additionally made an look in a brown coat, gray waistcoat and floral tie. 

It has been a troublesome few years for the Melbourne Cup because of Covid restrictions and cancellations, however this 12 months’s occasion was again with a vengeance as hundreds of punters headed to Flemington. 

This 12 months’s Melbourne Cup leisure options an all-Australian line up together with Australian indie pop powerhouse Sheppard and Males at Work’s Colin Hay, who will carry out Down Underneath. 

Cody Simpson additionally has the honour of performing the Nationwide Anthem. 

‘It is an immense honour,’ the 25-year-old advised Every day Mail Australia on Monday. ‘It is the primary time I’ve ever completed it, I could not be requested to do one thing extra prestigious.’

Australian singer Cody Simpson, 25, (pictured) will face his greatest problem but, singing the Nationwide Anthem in entrance of the entire nation on the Melbourne Cup Carnival on Tuesday

The singer-turned-swimmer additionally gave an up to date on his recording profession – and what the long run could maintain.

‘Music’s nonetheless an enormous a part of my life and I practice full time, however everyone wants one thing to assist stability them out, and music for me is simply that,’ he defined.

‘I nonetheless play guitar just about each single day to loosen up, and I definitely might be leaping round again to music as soon as I am completed with the pool.’

‘It is an immense honour,’ Cody advised Every day Mail Australia on Monday. ‘It is the primary time I’ve ever completed it, I could not be requested to do one thing extra prestigious’

 ‘It is undoubtedly been a pair years since I’ve carried out in entrance of this many individuals. I am slightly nervous, however you are all the time nervous earlier than doing one thing nice.’

Cody final visited Flemington in 2015.

VRC Chairman Neil Wilson mentioned Simpson was an impressed selection.

‘Cody is an inspiring younger Australian who reveals us that if you work exhausting and put your thoughts to one thing, something is feasible and you’ll obtain your goals.’ 

‘Music’s nonetheless an enormous a part of my life and I practice full time, however everyone wants one thing to assist stability them out, and music for me is simply that,’ he defined

Whereas punters in Melbourne woke as much as wonderful climate this morning, it is not anticipated to remain this fashion all day – with a rain bomb anticipated to hit the observe at some stage in addition to freezing temperatures.

The Bureau of Meteorology’s morning replace mentioned there was a 95 per cent probability of showers arriving in Melbourne from late morning, with doable hail, and that might develop right into a thunderstorm by afternoon or early night. 

In Sydney, racegoers heading to Randwick Racecourse will fare a lot better with a largely sunny day and a prime of 24C.

This 12 months’s Melbourne Cup leisure will characteristic an All-Australian line up together with Australian indie pop powerhouse Sheppard and Males at Work’s Colin Hay, (pictured) who will carry out ‘Down Underneath’