Who is I’m a Celeb contestant Melvin Odoom and when did he leave the Australian jungle?

MELVIN Odoom conquered the world of radio, before making it big on TV.

The broadcaster took on his biggest challenge when he went on I'm A Celebrity. Here we take a look at the Radio1 star's story so far.

Born on July 30, 1980, Melvin Odoom is a radio star and TV presenter.

He is the brother of actress and writer Yonah Odoom.

Mel is also a celebrity ambassador for The Prince's Trust charity.

Due to his long career on the airwaves, he has also won multiple Sony Awards for broadcasting.

King of the airwaves

Melvin hosts the mid-morning show on BBC Radio One alongside his pal Rickie Haywood-Williams and Charlie Hedges.

They also host the famous Live Lounge together.

Prior to that, the trio presented Kiss FM's Breakfast show every weekday morning.

It was here that they also worked with their fellow BBC Radio One colleague Clara Amfo.

They won Silver at the Sony Radio Awards within the category of Breakfast Show Award.

Melvin first met his co-host Rickie whilst studying at the University of Bedfordshire and they went onto form a lifelong working relationship.

TV fame

Melvin competed on the 2016 edition of Strictly Come Dancing.

He was partnered with Janette Manrara and the couple were the first to leave the competition.

But in a massive twist, Melvin went on to win the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special that same year.

Mel also took part in the celebrity version of Take Me Out and hosted the Xtra Factor with his good pal Rochelle Humes.

Melvin was the presenter of Channel 4's Lego Masters and took part in the Celebrity Circle with his radio co-host and best mate Rickie.

Becoming a I'm A Celebrity star

In November 2024, Melvin joined the lineup of I'm A Celebrity.

Before going into the jungle, he told The Sun that he's incredibly "competitive" and wanted to give every Bushtucker Trial a go.

He said: "I'm afraid of everything but heights. "I don't mind heights, years ago I went in a Red Bull aeroplane and they looped around, it was like G-force. "

If I had to do anything, like jumping out of the plane, I don't think I'd mind that much, it's the least thing I'd be a afraid of."

Melvin lasted an impressive 18 days in the I'm A Celebrity jungle.

On December 3, 2024, he became the fourth campmate to get the boot from I'm A Celebrity.

The Radio 1 star seemed relieved to be leaving after it came down to between him and Maura Higgins.

After Mel made his way over the treetop bridges, hosts Ant and Dec presented him with a glass of champagne.

He said: "I was ready to go. The best thing about that camp is the people, I loved every single person in there.

"Oti's my girl, Danny, Bazza, he's got a voice on him."