Melinda Claire Buttle is an Australian comedian, television and radio presenter and writer.
Buttle previously co-hosted The Great Australian Bake Off alongside Claire Hooper.
She also toured extensively with Comedian Josh Thomas as a support act for his Barry Award Nominated show "Surprise".
[4] After a one-year hiatus teaching students with special needs at Everton Park State High School, Buttle returned to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with her show "How Embarrassment" which was well received by critics[5] and won her the Directors Choice Award.
In late 2012, Buttle opened for well known American comedian and actor, Aziz Ansari on his "Buried Alive" tour at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
Buttle is a regular guest on 612 ABC Brisbane and in 2011 she filled in on Afternoons with Richard Fidler with Katrina Davidson.
[17] Along with Ray Matsen, Buttle co-wrote the comedy mini series titled Fruit Unit for Network Ten, in which she also appeared.
[18] In July 2015, Buttle and Claire Hooper were announced as the hosts of the second season of The Great Australian Bake Off, alongside new judges Matt Moran and Maggie Beer.
[20][21] In late 2022, it was announced that Buttle would be leaving the show as well as fellow host Claire Hooper and both judges, Maggie Beer and Matt Moran.
[33] Since 2011, Buttle has co-produced the podcasts The Minutes and You're Welcome with friend Patience Hodgson from indie pop rock band The Grates.