Melvin Odoom was the latest star to leave the I'm a Celeb camp(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

I'm A Celeb's Melvin Odoom becomes fourth campmate to be evicted in tense elimination

by · PlymouthLive

The I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2024 camp has said goodbye to another celebrity, as Melvin Odoom was the fourth star to leave the show on Tuesday night. In nail-biting scenes that had viewers on tenterhooks, the final vote was between Melvin and Maura Higgins until the public vote sealed Melvin's fate in the jungle.

The 44 year old responded to his eviction with a positive "it's good" and declared it was time to "celebrate", before embracing his fellow campmates farewell. He exited hot on the heels of Tulisa, the N-Dubz star who left just a day earlier, and after Dean McCullough and Jane Moore.

Gathering his belongings, Melvin then headed off to meet presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, who playfully commented on his 'jungle-fresh' aroma after his two-week stint. Despite leaving the camp, Melvin remained upbeat, sharing with Ant and Dec: "I was ready to go. The best thing about that camp is the people, I loved every single person in there."

It all boiled down to Melvin and Maura for the fourth elimination of the series(Image: itv)

He fondly referred to Oti Mabuse as his "sister" in the camp and openly praised their deep-rooted connection in a touching comment. Speaking about his close relationship with the former Strictly Come Dancing star, Melvin said: "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.", reports the Daily Record.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing, as Melvin later admitted he found it "difficult" adjusting to camp life, but acknowledged that he had learnt from the experience, realising he had "quite a caring nature."

This caring nature also extended to refusing to speak negatively about his fellow campmates, including controversial character Dean McCullough, who raised eyebrows with his work ethic in the jungle.

Melvin reflected on his time on the show, following his elimination(Image: ITV)

"Dean's my boy, I don't want to throw him to the wolves," Melvin diplomatically stated, despite having previously labelled the star "Houdini" for frequently disappearing when chores needed doing. After his exit, fans were saddened to see such a grounded star leave, with many expressing their feelings on social media.

One person posted: "Melvin is going, I can't handle anyone else leaving this camp #imaceleb."

Another commented: "MELVIN I was going to be upset no matter who it was."

Meanwhile, a third wrote: "Ohhh didnt expect melvin to go surprised maura in bottom 2 though."

In a similar sentiment, another comment read: "Sad Melvin has gone though. Genuinely such a nice guy #imaceleb."