I'm A Celeb's Melvin Odoom confirms relationship status after being linked to MAFS beauty
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I'M A Celebrity star Melvin Odoom has opened up on his relationship status after being linked to a string of TV women.
The star appeared to be a huge hit with the ladies following his time Down Under on the ITV reality show.
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Melvin Odoom has clarified his relationship status after being linked to a MAFS beauty
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He was understood to be getting close to Lacey Martin earlier in the year
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Lacey found fame on MAFS
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Earlier this year, it was revealed how the BBC Radio 1 star was romancing a reality TV bride after the 44-year-old was said to be "all over" the star.
During a party in London in February, Melvin is thought to have gotten close to Married At First Sight star, Lacey Martin.
It was understood that Lacey, 27, was Melvin's special guest after they had been messaging each other constantly for weeks prior.
However, it appears that the romance did not last with Melvin now clarifying exclusively to The Sun that he is single.
When asked about his romance with Lacey on the red carpet of the 2025 BAFTA TV Awards, Melvin told us: "No [I'm not dating her].
"I am just a friendly guy!"
Re-affirming his relationship status, Melvin then said: "I am a single pringle - no mingling!
"I am just focusing on my work."
In terms of his upcoming projects, the star admitted he has filmed a slew of game shows - including one with Amanda Holden.
Melvin said: "I've done loads of random game shows at the moment.
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"Amanda Holden has got one, Carol Vorderman has got one - I love Carol, she's amazing!"
Melvin famously confessed that former Countdown host Carol Vorderman was his ultimate celebrity crush during his time in the Aussie camp.
It provoked Carol to leave Melvin a very flirty voicemail message as the unlikely duo sparked a slew of romance rumours.
The pair were seen hanging out with each other in March, shortly after Melvin revealed that Carol had snubbed one of his texts earlier in the year.
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Melvin spoke to The Sun at this year's BAFTA TV Awards
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Chatting to his former I'm A Celebrity campmate GK Barry on her Saving Grace podcast.
GK asked Melvin: "Carol Vorderman. Have you had any update on that?"
Looking deflated, Melvin replied: "I'll tell you the truth. I sent her a message saying, 'Thanks for being a great sport but here's my number. Give me a little call'.
"She's not read it. It's been three weeks. Why would you not even just read it?
"It's just been left there and I check it once a week. And I'm like, 'Oh, okay...'."
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He appeared on I'm A Celeb last year
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