Melvin Odoom (British Radio DJ) Age, Biography, Family

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Full Name	Melvin Kuuku Odoom
Religion	Christianity

College/University	University of Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, England (1998-2001)
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Media Performance

Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	Travelling Exercising

Marital Status	Unmarried

Siblings	Sister - Yonah Odoom (Actress, Writer)

Overview	Melvin Odoom has enjoyed a diverse career in the broadcasting industry, starting as a Broadcast assistant for the BBC in 2004. He gained prominence as a presenter for 'Kiss Breakfast' where he co-hosted for a decade. His television appearances include 'Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special' where he won with partner Janette Manrara, and roles in various TV shows like 'The Legend of Dick and Dom' and 'Battle of the Year'. Odoom has also participated in reality TV shows, including 'I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!' in 2024. In 2022, he set a Guinness World Record for assembling four scones in one minute. Since 2019, he has presented on BBC Radio 1 alongside Rickie Haywood-Williams and Charlie Hedges, initially the weekday late-night show and later the Live Lounge morning slot. He appeared on BBC's 'Dick and Dom in da Bungalow' from 2002 to 2006, playing multiple characters. He served as a team captain on the BBC Three panel show Sweat the Small Stuff. In 2012, he was part of the hosting team covering the London Olympic games on television, radio, and online, specialising in the Women’s Basketball Games. In 2016, he presented the New Year’s Eve firework coverage on BBC One, interviewing special guest Robbie Williams.

Overview

Melvin Odoom has enjoyed a diverse career in the broadcasting industry, starting as a Broadcast assistant for the BBC in 2004.
He gained prominence as a presenter for 'Kiss Breakfast' where he co-hosted for a decade.
His television appearances include 'Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special' where he won with partner Janette Manrara, and roles in various TV shows like 'The Legend of Dick and Dom' and 'Battle of the Year'.
Odoom has also participated in reality TV shows, including 'I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!' in 2024.
In 2022, he set a Guinness World Record for assembling four scones in one minute.
Since 2019, he has presented on BBC Radio 1 alongside Rickie Haywood-Williams and Charlie Hedges, initially the weekday late-night show and later the Live Lounge morning slot.
He appeared on BBC's 'Dick and Dom in da Bungalow' from 2002 to 2006, playing multiple characters.
He served as a team captain on the BBC Three panel show Sweat the Small Stuff.
In 2012, he was part of the hosting team covering the London Olympic games on television, radio, and online, specialising in the Women’s Basketball Games.
In 2016, he presented the New Year’s Eve firework coverage on BBC One, interviewing special guest Robbie Williams.

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/melvinodoom/
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/melvinodoom

1. Melvin was raised in a middle-class African-American household with a lineage stemming from his African mother.
2. His childhood television role included playing himself in 'Dick & Dom in da Bungalow'.
3. He has presented multiple British TV shows, showcasing his versatility as a host and entertainer.
4. He has taken part in several celebrity challenges and reality shows, reflecting his engaging personality.
5. He gives dance lessons to at-risk children in London as a way to give back to his community.
6. He met his long-time radio partner Rickie Haywood-Williams at the University of Bedfordshire.