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The Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I'm A Celeb's Melvin Odoom confirms relationship status after being linked to MAFS beauty
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. 6 6 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. TV Baftas 2025 "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. 6 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...'." 6 6
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
MAFS stars spark romance rumours as they cosy up on boozy night out after bride is accused of showmance with groom
MARRIED At First Sight UK stars Terence Edwards and Lacey Martin got cosy as they rang in her 28th birthday at a trendy bar. Terence, 40, and Lacey cuddled up close for plenty of photos and videos posted to their respective Instagram stories. 5 5 The pair appeared on the E4 reality relationship series one year apart, but seems they have become fast friends since moving on from their TV spouses. Terrence and Lacey partied with her twin sister Paige and Love Island's Marcel Sommerville at celebrity hotspot, Sheesh, in Chigwell. The pair partied together and took a video of them doing shots on the night out. Terrence also posted a video sitting next to Lacey and filmed her receiving her birthday cake as she cheered while everyone sang her Happy Birthday. The social worker turned DJ and host found fame in the 2023 series of MAFS, while Lacey appeared on the E4 show a year later. Terrence was paired with Porscha Pernnelle on MAFS UK, but their marriage did not last when he walked out of the show after hearing rumours she had kissed other grooms. Since then, he has been spotted hanging out with another MAFS UK star, Tasha Joy, 27. As for Lacey, she seemed to have a happier marriage on the series when she was put with Nathan Campbell, but they split after the show aired. Their breakup turned sour when Nathan accused Lacey of wanting to fake their romance in order to get more publicity and media opportunities. He made the revelations during February's reunion episode. MAFS UK exes risk run-in at celeb packed event after bitter split and huge fall out Nathan told some of the other grooms: "She messaged me and said after a year you get magazine deals and things like that, showmance." He went on to say: "She sent me a text message saying the relationship she wanted would be a pretend one so she could get more opportunity from it and make more money but I didn't want to do it." Lacey's family defended her on social media and she opened up about experiencing dark episodes since the breakup. "We all have our battles, but overall, I am a positive girl. And I didn't get out my pyjamas for four days. I was crying, and it was just me, my mum and my twin sister Paige in the house," she told Bobby Norris on his Access All Areas podcast. "And I was like, Mum, there's no way out. And for me, I feel like Nathan should have put a statement out." She continued: "I suffer with depression. I'm pretty open about that, but I've never had dark thoughts like that where I'm drowning. "I just want it to be all over. I just want to be asleep. And, it was a hard place. And there was no one to run to, and even if you put out a statement, people weren't really reading it." 5 5 5 Help for mental health If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support. The following are free to contact and confidential: Samaritans, 116 123 CALM (the leading movement against suicide in men) 0800 585 858 Papyrus (prevention of young suicide) 0800 068 41 41 Shout (for support of all mental health) text 85258 to start a conversation Mind, provide information about types of mental health problems and where to get help for them. Call the infoline on 0300 123 3393 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges from mobile phones will vary). YoungMinds run a free, confidential parents helpline on 0808 802 5544 for parents or carers worried about how a child or young person is feeling or behaving. The website has a chat option too. Rethink Mental Illness, gives advice and information service offers practical advice on a wide range of topics such as The Mental Health Act, social care, welfare benefits, and carers rights. Use its website or call 0300 5000 927 (calls are charged at your local rate). Heads Together, is the a mental health initiative spearheaded by The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales.
