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BBC Radio 1 DJ, Melvin Odoom, is the fourth contestant to be voted off this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here.
After two weeks in the Australian jungle living off rice and beans, Melvin, 44, was unable to secure the public vote and was greeted by his sister, Toyah.
His exit from the Jungle comes after he and the former Strictly Come Dancing professional, Oti Mabuse, won 12 stars on his first Bushtucker Trial.
The radio presenter did not keep his admiration for Countdown’s Carol Vorderman a secret after his luxury item was a pillow with the 63-year-old presenter’s face on it.
After Melvin roleplayed asking Carole out on the ITV show, the former I’m A Celebrity campmate played into the romance and she sent a voicenote to I’m A Celebrity… Unpacked: 'Jungle man, keep doing what you are doing, you're doing a brilliant job. see you on the other side.'
BBC Radio 1 DJ, Melvin Odoom, is the fourth contestant to be voted off this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here.
After Melvin roleplayed asking Carole out on the ITV show, the former I’m A Celebrity campmate played into the romance and she sent a voicenote to I’m A Celebrity… Unpacked
The following day, Carol took to her Instagram and shared the clip of Melvin revealing his crush on her and her response.
Alongside the post, she penned: 'Well hello Melvin Odoom, or shall I say Melvin Vorderman or Jungle Man which sounds very much like Vorder Man?
'I'm having so much fun watching the campmates having a joke with Melvin in the jungle and you did a great impression. So what do you think guys?'
After 18 days in the camp, Melvin told the show's hosts Ant and Dec: 'I was ready to go. It's been a really wild experience ups and downs. I love every single person in there. You could spend time with anyone and they had your back. I had a few days when I was quiet and they checked on me. Oti is my girl, Danny and Bazza.'
His top three to win the show were Barry McGuigan, Danny Jones and Oti Mabuse and asked people to vote for them.
When greeting his sister on the bridge, he asked concerned: 'How was it? Was it ok?' and she consoled him, 'You were great, we love you, everyone loves you.'
After two weeks in the Australian jungle living off rice and beans, Melvin, 44, was unable to secure the public vote and was greeted by his sister, Toyah
His exit from the Jungle comes after he and the former Strictly Come Dancing professional, Oti Mabuse , won 12 stars on his first Bushtucker Trial
'There was a lot of rain some days but I adapted to it, you get used to your days out there. I surprised myself, I learnt I've got quite a caring nature, I always wanted to make sure camp was ok, so that's what I've learned about me.
'Oti is like my sister in there, she had my back at all times. She reminded me of my sister who i am close to, she always made me feel comfortable and she was positive at all times and she's really funny.
Melvin went on to discuss Dean not pulling his weight, and said: 'No comment, he's my boy so I don't want to throw him to the wolves but he didn't like doing that job so he was always doing his own thing, like having a shower.
On Carol, he said: 'She's seriously brushing? What is the Jungle man thing about?'
His top three to win were Barry McGuigan, Danny Jones and Oti Mabuse.
I'M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP
OTI MABUSE
Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt
AGE: 34
OCCUPATION: Professional dancer
FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020.
DANNY JONES
Danny Jones is one of the bookies' favourites to win this year's I'm A Celeb
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: McFly singer
FAMOUS FOR: Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly.
He is also a coach on The Voice UK.
BARRY MCGUIGAN
Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle
AGE: 63
OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer
FAMOUS FOR: Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986.
GK BARRY
GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women
AGE: 25
OCCUPATION: TikTok star
FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel.
DEAN MCCULLOUGH
ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp
AGE: 32
OCCUPATION: Radio 1 DJ
FAMOUS FOR: Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I'm A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views.
Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.
JANE MOORE
Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women
AGE: 62
OCCUPATION: Journalist
FAMOUS FOR: Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002.
She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.
Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow.
MELVIN ODOOM
Melvin was previously courted by I'm A Celeb bosses back in 2021
AGE: 44
OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter
FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I'm A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.
He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.
COLEEN ROONEY
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show's history
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: WAG
FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show's history, exceeding Nigel Farage's £1.5million from last year.
ALAN HALSALL
Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street
AGE: 42
OCCUPATION: Actor
FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I'm A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.
Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap.
TULISA
Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year
AGE: 36
OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge
FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.
In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss.
She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.
REVEREND RICHARD COLES
Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest
AGE: 62
OCCUPATION: Writer, broadcaster and priest
FAMOUS FOR: Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest.
He first came to prominence as the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in the 1980s band the Communards.
MAURA HIGGINS
Maura is best known for her stint on Love Island UK in 2019
AGE: 33
OCCUPATION: TV Personality
FAMOUS FOR: Maura is an Irish television personality, television presenter and model.
She rose to prominence in 2019, when she was a finalist on the fifth series of ITV2 reality series Love Island.
