Carol Vorderman sent a racy message to I’m a Celebrity’s Melvin Odoom after he admitted to having a crush on her.
Radio host Melvin, 44, revealed his surprising celebrity crush to his fellow campmates on Tuesday’s episode after they received their luxury items and doubling down the following night he role played asking the Countdown star out for a dinner date.
Carol, who has been keeping up with the show, was quick to respond and sent him a message by calling into spin off show I’m a Celebrity… Unpacked on Wednesday night.
Sending in a cheeky voice note, she teased that he’d soon be taking on her last name.
Carol said: ‘Melvin… or should I say jungle man, Melvin Vorderman. Right, question, have you been spying on me? Because only last night I had little Thai food…’
She then added: ‘Jungle man, keep doing what you are doing, you’re doing a brilliant job. see you on other side.’
Carol Vorderman sent a racy message to Melvin Odoom on Wednesday’s episode of I’m a Celebrity… Unpacked after he admitted to having a crush on her
Radio host Melvin, 44, revealed his celebrity crush to his campmates on Tuesday’s episode after they received their luxury items and doubled down the following night
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 @melvinodoom, or shall I say Melvin Vorderman or Jungle Man which sounds very much like Vorder Man?
‘I’m having so much fun watching the camp mates having a joke with Melvin in the jungle and you did a great impression. So what do you think guys?’
Fans went wild in the comments, writing: ‘The whole nation wants to see this date’; ‘Please meet him on the bridge lol’; ‘Carol is the first you’ve heard of Melvin’s true feelings towards you?’; ‘Omg this is brilliant love Melvin!’; ‘This has been a years long thing.’
Melvin’s crush was revealed when the campmates received their luxury items – which this time were picked out by their loved ones.
While some received items like a dressing gown, a lilo, or a tub of moisturiser, Melvin’s choice had everyone talking.
He was given a personalised pillow which had family photos and a picture of Carol in a striking red leather dress from last year’s ITV Palooza in London.
Clearly thrilled with his luxury item, Melvin proudly displayed it to his campmates before heading to the Bush Telegraph to explain why the former Countdown star earned a spot on the pillow.
Carol left I’m a Celebrity… Unpacked stars Joel Dommett, Kemi Rodgers, Colson Smith and Sam Thompson speechless saying: ‘Melvin… or should I say jungle man, Melvin Vorderman’
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 @melvinodoom, or shall I say Melvin Vorderman or Jungle Man which sounds very much like Vorder Man?’
Fans went wild in the comments as they called on Carol and Melvin to make it official
Melvin’s mother backed up her son’s claims and revealed she’d love to get to know the star
Melvin also cheekily changed his surname to ‘Vorderman to be’ on his Instagram handle
Melvin said: ‘My dad, my mum and Carol Vorderman. My crush.
‘I have been a fan of Carol Vorderman for a very long time – in fact, I have a little rap.’
He then recited: ‘I know a woman so fine, she’s mature like a fine wine. The mandem can’t comprehend my 10 out of 10 Carol Vorderman, woo. I wanna work her out, check your DMs girl and I’ll be waiting.’
Melvin has always been private about his love life. In a recent interview, he said: ‘Dating is hard. For me, don’t shut yourself off from anything because your potential partner could be anywhere. You have to chill and go with the flow, you can’t control love.’
Carol, who has had two stints in the jungle herself, has been open about her five ‘special friends’ who she has relationships with – but ‘doesn’t do one night stands.’
The presenter previously said her lovers are all single.
She said: ‘One’s been a friend for 11 years, one for seven. My kids [Katie, 33, and Cameron, 27], know most of them.’
Carol admitted she relishes the independence and the freedom the setup gives her and says there is no problem with her partners wanting more intimacy than it offers, ‘as long as you’re all honest and have a good time’.
All involved are single – she works on the principle that you should ‘do no harm’ – and if one met somebody else, it’d be fine.
She continued: ‘I’m not a jealous person and I’m happy when my friends are happy, whether they are “special friends” or not.
Melvin’s luxury item was a personalised pillow which had family photos and a picture of Carol in a striking red leather dress from last year’s ITV Palooza in London
Carol has had two stints in the jungle herself (pictured in 2016)
‘The goal of my life is to be happy, not to be in love. I just find people interesting and life interesting.
‘And you can get to a stage where you choose which bits you enjoy. You can’t in your 30s because you’re making your way in your career, you’re beholden to bosses and all those sorts of things. But in your 60s…’
Carol has been single since she split from journalist Des Kelly in 2007, after being married twice, first to Christopher Mather from 1985 to 1986 and then to second husband Patrick King from 1990 until 2000 – the father of her two children.
I’m A Celebrity continues on Thursday at 9pm on ITVX and ITV.
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.
