Ungermann, 37, has instead been placed on a diversion program, allowing him to avoid a criminal record, for the Docklands assault in February 2020.

Three sexual assault charges against Ungermann over the same incident were struck out in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Friday.

They were replaced with one charge of common law assault, with the consent of prosecutors and the girl.

Ungermann admitted physically grabbing the girl and pulling her towards him in his hotel room for a few seconds.

He had travelled to Melbourne for filming for the Channel 10 cooking show at the time.

He and the girl had dinner, drunk sake and spoke about Ungermann's relationship breakdown before the assault.

Ungermann said he was going to get "s***faced" before returning to the hotel room, asking the girl for a hug and pulling her onto his chest.

His barrister, Abbie Roodenburg, said Ungermann took responsibility for what happened.

"This was a one-off brief touch," the barrister also said, adding it was "out of character".

Ungermann agreed to write an letter of apology, make a $1000 donation to charity and undergo mental health treatment as part of the diversion.

The girl wanted to read a statement about the effects of the assault to the court.

Magistrate Mia Stylianou did not allow it, saying the wording was inconsistent with the charge Ungermann ultimately admitted to.

"I've read that and I'm saddened by it," the magistrate also said of the statement.

Ms Stylianou emphasised the stress the victim had gone through, particularly as she had prepared to give evidence against Ungermann before the case resolved.

Ms Roodenburg said the "public personality" had lost his reputation and sponsorships gained through his first appearance on MasterChef in 2017, when he was runner-up.

"He understands that this process is stressful for everybody," the barrister added.

"But certainly for Mr Ungermann, the way in which these charges have come about and the media attention has caused significant extra-curial punishment."

Ms Roodenburg also said a criminal conviction would have made it hard for Ungermann to move forward and pursue work oversees.

He was also represented by Western Australian-based solicitor and fellow 2017 MasterChef contestant Benjamin Bullock.

Outside court, Mr Bullock said they "welcome the withdrawal of the sexual assault charges which have been denied the whole time".

"We also welcome the opportunity for Benny to clear his name. It's really just about him going forward now and moving on with his life," Mr Bullock added.

The magistrate acknowledged Ungermann had endured public opprobrium through media coverage of his case.

Australian Associated Press