Who is Melvin Odoom? I'm a Celebrity 2024 contestant and radio DJ
I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! has returned! Following Sam Thompson's victory as Jungle King last year, a new group of contestants will compete for the title this season.
Is it possible for another radio and TV personality to claim victory once more? Melvin Odoom is preparing to step into the jungle, and he might just become the next champion. However, we’ll have to wait and see how he handles his time in Australia.
As we eagerly anticipate the beginning of the new season, here's all you should know about our newest campmate, Melvin Odoom.
Melvin Odoom. Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images.
Melvin Odoom is a radio DJ who currently co-hosts a show on BBC Radio 1 alongside Rickie Haywood-Williams and Charlie Hedges. He initially rose to fame as a presenter on BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Odoom is a well-known figure on UK television, having co-hosted several shows such as The Xtra Factor, Sweat the Small Stuff, the MOBO Awards, and the BRIT Awards. He also took part in the 2016 season of Strictly Come Dancing, where he was teamed up with Janette Manrara.
Phobias: "I'm not a fan of bugs and all those little creatures that creep around."
Top qualities and drawbacks: "I always maintain a positive attitude no matter what the circumstance. On the downside, I tend to snore quite loudly, and I’ve been working on finding ways to stop that before heading to camp."
Ideal travel companion: "Bruno Mars or a humorous personality like Ricky Gervais!"
Melvin Odoom's Thoughts On Joining I'm A Celebrity 2024
Melvin is taking inspiration from his friends and former campmates, including Joel Dommett, Marvin Humes, Roman Kemp, and Jordan North.
"Marvin shared some tips with me about what to anticipate at camp," Melvin mentioned. His main hope is to look "as impressive as Marvin did" in the iconic jungle shower when he participated in the show last year. Melvin joked, "He looked amazing in the shower!"
He also acknowledged that his snoring could bother the other campers. The DJ shared, "Snoring is something I worry about the most. I've been working on it because disrupting people's sleep is serious. If my snoring gets loud, I might end up being the most disliked person in the camp!"
In addition to snoring, Melvin is concerned about not having enough to eat. “I’m worried about whether we’ll receive a star,” he mentioned. “Not eating enough can change my mood completely – I turn into Moody Melvin! It doesn’t happen often, but I’ll do everything I can to succeed in the challenges.”
Melvin is very open about his feelings, and when asked who he will miss while he’s away, he shared, “I thought about who I would want to talk to the most while at camp, and I couldn't help but get emotional thinking about my sister and how far away I’ll be from her. She is truly the most amazing person I know. I really wish there’s someone in the camp who reminds me of her.”
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I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! premieres on Sunday, November 17th at 9 PM on ITV1 and ITVX.
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