I'm A Celebrity reveals fourth star to leave the jungle and fans 'can't handle it'
The fourth famous face of this year's season of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! was sent packing this evening (Monday, December 2) following two weeks in the Australian jungle. After lasting 18 nights in camp, Melvin Odoom was voted out by ITV viewers, leaving fans "gutted."
Ant and Dec told the camp either radio DJ Melvin or Love Island star Maura Higgins would be leaving - but the latter is safe for now. After losing the public vote, the 44 year old told the rest of the camp "it's good" and it is time to "celebrate" before hugging the campmates goodbye. He followed Tulisa out of the jungle, with the N-Dubz star sent packing last night.
Melvin made quite the entrance in the treetop studio with Geordie duo Ant and Dec, joking about his less than fresh scent. He gushed: "I was ready to go. The best thing about that camp is the people, I loved every single person in there."
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He affectionately referred to Oti Mabuse as his "sister" in the camp and commended their unique connection. Addressing his close bond with the former Strictly Come Dancing professional, Melvin shared: "Oti reminds me of my sister who I am really close to. As you guys, know she's super positive and super funny at all times which you need in camp."
Despite finding jungle life "difficult," Melvin found joy in the daily grind and discovered something about himself: "I've got quite a caring nature."
Reflecting on Dean McCullough's work ethic in camp, Melvin said: "Dean's by boy, I don't want to throw him to the wolves." It comes after he nicknamed the Radio 1 DJ "Houdini" for his tendency to vanish when chores were up for grabs.
Fans took to Twitter, formerly known as X, to voice their disappointment, with one person writing: "Melvin is going, I can't handle anyone else leaving this camp #imaceleb." Another added: "MELVIN i was going to be upset no matter who it was."
A third said: "Ohhh didnt expect melvin to go surprised maura in bottom 2 though." A fourth added: "My two faves went now, Tulisa and Melvin I'm glad Melvin seems happy to leave. just got coleen to hopefully win it all now."
Another wrote: "Sad Melvin has gone though. Genuinely such a nice guy #imaceleb." "Gutted it's Melvin going tonight! #ImACeleb," an ITV viewer added.
Speaking about I’m A Celebrity before he entered the jungle, Melvin said: "Ant and Dec will be there, I will get to meet some really cool and talented people and so I am trying to appreciate all of those positive aspects rather than think about lying in a coffin with creepy crawlies on my face, as I know that will freak me out."
