Melvin says there was no romance with his ex Strictly partner (Image: Getty)
Presenter was partnered with – who is now married to – in the 2016 series of . He got so close to the couple that he even DJ’d at their wedding a year later.
But he said: “I’m single. When I was on Strictly I was with Janette Manrara who is happily in love with Aljaz. I actually DJ’d at their wedding. So nothing was ever going to happen with her.” Strictly is known for the pros having romances with their celebrity dance partners. And Melvin, 44, says he was also single when he appeared on last year’s I’m A Celebrity alongside and admitting “it’s hard to meet people”.
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Melvin DJ’s at Janette and Aljaz’s wedding. (Image: Getty)
Speaking at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 launch party at The Standard Hotel on Tuesday night, he explained: “I was single on and I’m single now. Is it hard meeting people when you’re in the public eye? I think it’s hard to meet people when you’re Joe Bloggs down the street.
“That’s why dating apps exist and they are so big. There are seven different dating apps that are out there right now.
“If people weren’t struggling to find their significant other then they wouldn’t exist. I think it is hard for everyone. I’ve been on Raya but I personally think the best app for me is Hinge. The people on there are really really cool. I’ve been on dates off the back of it.”
Melvin admits he’s had plenty of dating disasters including one where his date brought along their child.
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He explained: “I’ve had loads of dating disasters. The worst one was when the person turned up, opened the car door and their child was on the back seat, which they never told me about.
“I love kids, I think children are great but just tell me you are going to bring your child on a date.”
Melvin admitted he’s not currently on dating apps saying: “I’m not on there at the moment because I think if your life is busy it’s hard to give yourself to the dating app.”
The star recently shared his affection for former Countdown host Carol Vorderman. He shared a sweet selfie with the 64-year-old months after he admitted that he wanted to ask the presenter on a date but had been too afraid to say hello at the Pride of Britain Awards last year.
Sharing the photo to on Sunday (March 9), Melvin captioned the post: “Dreamed it then real lifed it,” alongside a red love-heart emoji.
Melvin has shared his affection for Carol Vorderman. (Image: Getty)
The long-distance flirtation began when Melvin labelled Carol a “10 out of 10” while in the I’m a Celeb jungle. “Check your DMs girl, I’ll be waiting,” he added.
Carol quickly responded to Odoom’s romantic admission, and sent a message into I’m a Celebrity… Unpacked. She seemed chuffed about the news of the crush, saying: “Jungle man, keep doing what you are doing, you’re doing a brilliant job. See you on the other side.”
She then posted about the exchange online, writing: “Well hello @melvinodoom, or shall I say Melvin Vorderman or Jungle Man which sounds very much like Vorder Man?”
“I’m having so much fun watching the camp mates having a joke with Melvin in the @imacelebrity jungle,” she wrote.
When Melvin left the jungle, ITV filmed him checking his messages to find that Carol had messaged his social media manager, saying: “Please give him my best. He’s done so well [heart emoji].”
Carol has previously spoken about being in several relationships at the same time.
On Valentine’s Day she wished her followers a “Happy Valentine’s” and reminded them there are “so many different kinds of love” and “don’t settle”.
She said: “When I was growing up we were told women were worthless without a husband. Women weren’t even allowed their own bank accounts until 1975 when I was already a teenager age 14.
“Be strong in yourself and don’t put the key to your happiness in someone else’s pocket. If you find a lover who will respect you and you want to be with them …marvellous. BUT you are whole without them…always remember that. Work on it. Don’t settle.”