Melbourne Cup 2022: Celebrities arrive in style at Flemington Racecourse

The Melbourne Cup kicked off in fine form on Tuesday as Australia’s hottest celebrities descended on Flemington Racecourse to watch the race that stops the nation. 

Richard Wilkins’ son Christian looked incredibly stylish in a mint green satin Gucci suit worth around $8,000, adding a feminine touch by placing a glittering tiara on his head.

MasterChef Australia star Melissa Leong followed suit in a pale pink tuxedo teamed with a white waistcoat. 

The food critic was also joined in the birdcage by her boyfriend Rob Mason, who she began dating late last year following her divorce from Joe Jones. 

Meanwhile, Tayla Damir brightened up the dreary Melbourne Day in a bright yellow satin cowl-neck dress worn underneath a sensible Herringbone coat. 

She arrived on the arm of her new husband, AFL star Nathan Broad, who looked dashing in a checked suit.    

The singer accessorised her flamboyant frock with a black top hat complete with a birdcage veil, a mini handbag in red leather and black shoes with bows at the front

Richard Wilkins’ son Christian looked incredibly stylish in a mint green satin Gucci suit

The former Love Island star accessorised her look with a matching bright yellow headband, gold strappy sandals and clutched a black leather Chloe handbag. 

Delta Goodrem made a style statement in a Dolce & Gabbana midi dress emblazoned with a colourful floral print, which is worth around $3500. 

The singer accessorised her look with a black top hat complete with a birdcage veil, a mini handbag in red leather and black shoes with bows at the front. 

She also wore a pair of black lace gloves and added a pop of red lipstick. 

He accessorised his Gucci suit, worth around $8,000, with a glittering tiara 

MasterChef Australia star Melissa Leong followed suit in a pale pink tuxedo teamed with a white waistcoat

The food critic was also joined in the birdcage by her boyfriend Rob Mason, who she began dating late last year following her divorce from Joe Jones 

Meanwhile, Tayla Damir brightened up the dreary Melbourne Day in a bright yellow satin cowl-neck dress worn underneath a sensible Herringbone coat

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

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

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

Rebecca Judd also returned to The Birdcage after a three-year hiatus, turning heads in a red mini dress and matching hatinator.

Rebecca Judd also returned to The Birdcage after a three-year hiatus, turning heads in a red mini dress and matching hatinator

Rebecca was up at the crack of dawn on Tuesday getting ready for her big comeback 

The leggy AFL WAG, 39, was up at the crack of dawn on Tuesday getting ready for her big comeback. 

She was already out of the stylist chair at 8am, and posted a photo of her stunning minimalist makeup look, courtesy of makeup artist-to-the-stars Chantelle Baker.

MasterChef judges Jock Zonfrillo and Andy Allen attended the event together, each looking suave in their race-day best. 

MasterChef judges Jock Zonfrillo and Andy Allen attended the event together, each looking suave in their race-day best

Socialite and influencer Nadia Fairfax turned heads in a bizarre PVC kimono teamed with a matching red feathered fascinator 

Like many others at the event, 2022 Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Demi Brereton also opted for a floral print

Jock sported a dark blue suit paired with a floral print tie, while Andy dressed in a brown suit and beige tie. 

Like many others at the event, 2022 Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador Demi Brereton also opted for a floral print. 

The model dazzled in an embroidered midi dress with black peplum detailing, accented with a red hatinator and matching bag.  

Sports presenter Tara Rushton meanwhile put her trim pins on display in a blue printed mini dress with bishop sleeves and a mandarin collar

Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers made a splash in a red lace gown and a futuristic metal fascinator

She slicked her brunette locks back into an up-do and completed her look with a Gucci handbag and red pointy-toed heels

Olivia documented her preparations for the big event on Instagram by uploading before and after selfies

Sports presenter Tara Rushton meanwhile put her trim pins on display in a blue printed mini dress with bishop sleeves and a mandarin collar. 

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

Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers made a splash in a red lace gown and a futuristic metal fascinator. 

She slicked her brunette locks back into an up-do and completed her look with a Gucci handbag and red pointy-toed heels. 

Like Christian Wilkins, horse racing reporter and socialite Kate Waterhouse also eschewed tradition by wearing a tiara instead of a fascinator

The recently-divorced glamazon documented her preparations for the big event on Instagram by uploading before and after selfies. 

Like Christian Wilkins, horse racing reporter and socialite Kate Waterhouse also eschewed tradition by wearing a tiara instead of a fascinator. 

The style maven channelled her inner princess in a pale pink satin dress with some very pricey accessories from high-end Italian label Gucci.

The style maven channelled her inner princess in a pale pink satin dress with some very pricey accessories from high-end Italian label Gucci

The mother-of-two wore an interlocking G Crystal tiara on her head, which retails for around $2430, toted a pale pink $4,630 Jackie 1931 handbag and slipped $1,295 pink satin mules on her feet.

She also clutched a Gucci handbag.

Miss Universe Australia Tegan Martin also chose a pink outfit, consisting of a shirt-style mini dress, large hatinator and platform heels. 

Miss Universe Australia Tegan Martin also chose a pink outfit, consisting of a shirt-style mini dress, large hatinator and platform heels

She also wore a pair of pink earrings and carried a pink envelope clutch bag

She also wore a pair of pink earrings and carried a pink envelope clutch bag. 

Bachelor star Jed McIntosh stayed true to his trademark punk aesthetic, wearing a cropped pin-stripe blazer and matching trousers with silver pocket chains.

The tattooed musician also wore an array of chunky rings. 

Bachelor star Jed McIntosh stayed true to his trademark punk aesthetic, wearing a cropped pin-stripe blazer and matching trousers with silver pocket chains

Other notable guests included Shane Warne’s children Jackson and Brooke Warne

The siblings, who tragically lost their father to a heart attack earlier this year, attended the event with their respective partners Kiah Broadsmith and Alex Heath

Other notable guests included Shane Warne’s children Jackson and Brooke Warne. 

The siblings, who tragically lost their father to a heart attack earlier this year, attended the event with their respective partners Kiah Broadsmith and Alex Heath.

Shane wore an off-white suit and black tie, while his sister sported a red suit, black blouse and Louis Vuitton handbag.  

Married At First Sight’s Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant were meanwhile pictured braving Flemington’s wet weather as they huddled under a large umbrella. 

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

Married At First Sight’s Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant were meanwhile pictured braving Flemington’s wet weather as they huddled under a large umbrella

Jules turned heads in a bright red pants suit and matching hatinator, while her husband Cameron showed off his sartorial chops in a checked maroon blazer, purple trousers and a matching tie and pocket square

Seven presenter Abbey Gelmi (left, with a friend) channelled her inner Barbie by wearing a pink midi dress and matching blazer

Jules turned heads in a bright red pants suit and matching hatinator, while her husband Cameron showed off his sartorial chops in a checked maroon blazer, purple trousers and a matching tie and pocket square. 

Australian high jumper and model Amy Pejkovic showed off her lean legs in a red-and-white floral mini dress. 

She completed her look with a white hatinator and strappy pink stilettos.  

Australian high jumper and model Amy Pejkovic showed off her lean legs in a red-and-white floral mini dress

She completed her look with a white hatinator and strappy pink stilettos

Seven presenter Abbey Gelmi channelled her inner Barbie by wearing a pink midi dress and matching blazer. 

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

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

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

Bachelor ‘villain’ Ciarran Stott also made an appearance in a brown coat, grey waistcoat and floral tie. 

Socialite Jamie Belle Kennedy meanwhile channeled Jackie Onassis in a blue suit jacket and matching skirt, Louis Vuitton top-handle handbag and embellished birdcage veil

Bachelor ‘villain’ Ciarran Stott also made an appearance in a brown coat, grey waistcoat and floral tie. 

Socialite Jamie Belle Kennedy meanwhile channeled Jackie Onassis in a blue suit jacket and matching skirt, Louis Vuitton top-handle handbag and embellished birdcage veil. 

Celebrity stylist Suzy Eskander also attended the event with husband Michael. 

Celebrity stylist Suzy Eskander also attended the event with husband Michael

Suzy turned heads in an unusual yellow Loewe dress featuring arms printed across the front.  

It’s been a tough few years for the Melbourne Cup thanks to Covid restrictions and cancellations, but this year’s event was back with a vengeance as thousands of punters headed to Flemington. 

This year’s Melbourne Cup entertainment features an all-Australian line up including Australian indie pop powerhouse Sheppard and Men at Work’s Colin Hay, who will perform Down Under. 

Australian singer Cody Simpson, 25, (pictured) will face his biggest challenge yet, singing the National Anthem in front of the whole nation at the Melbourne Cup Carnival on Tuesday

Cody Simpson also has the honour of performing the National Anthem. 

‘It’s an immense honour,’ the 25-year-old told Daily Mail Australia on Monday. ‘It’s the first time I’ve ever done it, I couldn’t be asked to do something more prestigious.’

The singer-turned-swimmer also gave an updated on his recording career – and what the future may hold.

‘Music’s still a massive part of my life and I train full time, but everybody needs something to help balance them out, and music for me is just that,’ he explained.

‘I still play guitar pretty much every single day to relax, and I certainly will be jumping around back to music once I’m done with the pool.’

‘It’s an immense honour,’ Cody told Daily Mail Australia on Monday. ‘It’s the first time I’ve ever done it, I couldn’t be asked to do something more prestigious’

 ‘It’s definitely been a couple years since I’ve performed in front of this many people. I’m a little nervous, but you’re always nervous before doing something great.’

Cody last visited Flemington in 2015.

VRC Chairman Neil Wilson said Simpson was an inspired choice.

‘Cody is an inspiring young Australian who shows us that when you work hard and put your mind to something, anything is possible and you can achieve your dreams.’ 

‘Music’s still a massive part of my life and I train full time, but everybody needs something to help balance them out, and music for me is just that,’ he explained

While punters in Melbourne woke up to glorious weather this morning, it isn’t expected to stay this way all day – with a rain bomb expected to hit the track at some stage as well as freezing temperatures.

The Bureau of Meteorology’s morning update said there was a 95 per cent chance of showers arriving in Melbourne from late morning, with possible hail, and that could develop into a thunderstorm by afternoon or early evening. 

In Sydney, racegoers heading to Randwick Racecourse will fare much better with a mostly sunny day and a top of 24C.

This year’s Melbourne Cup entertainment will feature an All-Australian line up including Australian indie pop powerhouse Sheppard and Men at Work’s Colin Hay, (pictured) who will perform ‘Down Under’