Carol Vorderman reacts to I'm A Celeb's Melvin Odoom announcing 'major crush' on her
TV star Carol Vorderman has responded after an I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! contestant revealed that she was their crush. On Tuesday, 19 November’s instalment of the show, eight of the campmates were given their luxury items - and one particular item raised eyebrows for fans at home.
As he was given his luxury item, Melvin Odoom unwrapped the parcel to uncover a pillow which featured pictures of his parents as well as former Countdown host Carol. “My dad, my mum and Carol Vorderman. My crush,” he said as he unwrapped his luxury item before expanding on his love for Carol while speaking in the Bush Telegraph.
“I have been a fan of Carol Vorderman for a very long time, in fact I have a little rap,” he revealed. “‘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.’”
READ MORE: I'm A Celeb's Oti Mabuse reveals husband's amazing seven-word reaction to her going to jungle
READ MORE: I'm A Celebrity's Dec Donnelly surprises viewers with a new show format change
And now, Carol, who has previously appeared on I'm A Celeb herself, has responded to the present and rap. During a segment on I’m A Celeb’s spin-off show I'm a Celebrity… Unpacked, Carol, 63, recorded a voice note in which she told Melvin, 44, that she’d be “rooting” for him throughout the show.
“Melvin, I’m blushing redder than that leather red dress I’m wearing on your pillowcase. But I’ll be rooting for you all the way through, and see you on the other side,” she said.
In response to the rather unusual luxury item, viewers at home were left in disbelief as they came to terms with Melvin’s choice of item. “I didn’t think a luxury item would beat the Jane McDonald photo but Melvin and his Carol Vorderman pillow has officially taken the top spot. #ImACeleb,” said one social media user on X.
“Kind of obsessed with Melvin’s cushion of his family and… Carol Vorderman. #ImACeleb,” added another. “I think everyone collectively moved on too fast from melvin’s personal item having pictures of his mum, dad, and CAROL VORDERMAN????,” wrote a third.
Meanwhile, another joked that they couldn’t wait to see how things progressed between the pair. “God I hope they do get Carol Vorderman to meet Melvin ODoom on the bridge now. They could follow it up with an ITV2 spin-off show where they go on a date, and if it goes well, a marriage on TV a year later. #ImACeleb #Unpacked,” they commented.
Elsewhere on the show, the campmates were given their initial task assignments as they settle into life Down Under. Camp leaders Tulisa and Alan Halsall designated Danny Jones and Melvin as camp cooks and Coleen Rooney and GK Barry were put in charge of dish duty.
Jane Moore and Dean McCullough were assigned to camp upkeep, leaving Barry McGuigan and Oti Mabuse in charge of water supply.
