Melvin Odoom Height, Age, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	Melvin Kuuku Odoom
Profession(s)	Radio DJ, TV Presenter
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5′ 8″ (173 cm)
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Bald
Personal Life
Date of Birth	30 July 1980 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2024)	44 Years
Birthplace	Hammersmith, London, England
Zodiac sign	Leo
Nationality	British
Hometown	Hammersmith
College/University	University of Bedfordshire, Bedforshire, England
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Media Performance (!998-2001)
Religion	Christianity
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	Travelling, Exercising
Social Media	• Instagram • YouTube • Twitter • LinkedIn
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Family
Parents
Siblings	Sister– Yonah Odoom (Actress, Writer)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Melvin Odoom

• Melvin Odoom was raised by his parents in a middle-class African-American household.
  

  Melvin Odoom’s childhood photo with his sister

• Melvin Odoom belongs to the African-American lineage as his mother is African.

• In 2002, Melvin Odoom was cast in the British children’s television series titled ‘Dick & Dom in da Bungalow’ in which he played the character of himself along with many other different characters. The series was telecast on the CBBC Channel, BBC One, and BBC Two.

• In 2004, Melvin started working as a Broadcast assistant for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

• In 2008, Melvin along with the British TV and Radio presenter Rickie Haywood-Williams and British DJ Charlie Hedges hosted the show ‘Kiss Breakfast’ every weekday morning on the ‘Kiss 100’ radio station.

• In 2009, Melvin Odoos was cast in the British TV sitcom titled ‘The Legend of Dick and Dom’ in which he played the character of Moonbeam. The TV series was telecast on the CBBC TV channel.

• In the same year, Melvin Odoom was cast in the British romantic black comedy film titled ‘My Last Five Girlfriends’ which was based on pop-philosopher Alain De Botton’s book titled ‘Essays In Love.’ Melvin played the character of an agent in the film.

• In 2010, he started working as the online presenter of the British television musical talent competition titled ‘Must Be the Music.’

• In 2013, Melvin took part in the British TV comedy panel show titled ‘Sweat the Small Stuff’ which was telecast on the BBC Three TV channel. Melvin was one of the team captains in the TV show.

• In the same year, Melvin was cast in the American 3D dance film titled ‘Battle of the Year’ which was based on a 2007 documentary titled ‘Planet B-Boy.’

• In 2014, he started working as the presenter for the British music interview TV show titled ‘The Hot Desk’ which was telecast on the ITV2 TV channel.

• In 2016, Melvin Odoom took part in the British dance contest TV show titled ‘Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special’ in which he was partnered with the American singer and TV presenter Janette Manrara. The dance couple won the show.
  

  Melvin Odoom with his dance partner Janette Manrara on the poster of the British dance contest TV show titled ‘Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special’ (2016)

• In the same year, he along with the British radio and TV presenter Rickie Haywood Williams hosted the British music awards named ‘MOBO Awards.’

• In 2016, he along with Rickie Haywood-Williams presented the British TV game show titled ‘Bang on the Money.’
  

  Melvin Odoom (right) and Rickie Haywood-Williams in a still from the British TV game show titled ‘Bang on the Money’ (2016)

• In 2016, Melvin along with Rickie Haywood-Williams were presented with the Honorary Doctor of Arts in relation to their outstanding services to broadcasting by the University of Bedfordshire, England.
  

  Melvin Odoom’s Instagram post about getting the Honorary Doctor of Arts from the University of Bedfordshaire, England in 2016

• In 2018, he stepped down from the radio show titled ‘Kiss Breakfast’ after being a presenter of that show for 10 years.
  

  Melvin Odoom (extreme left) with the rest of the presenters of the radio show titled ‘Kiss Breakfast’ on the ‘Kiss 100’ radio station (2008)

• In the same year, Melvin Odoom hosted the Audio & Radio Industry Awards (ARIAS).
  

  Melvin Odoom (right) in a still from the ‘Audio and Radio Industry Awards (ARIAS)’ (2018)

• In 2019, Melvin Odoom along with the British TV and Radio presenter Rickie Haywood-Williams and British DJ Charlie Hedges started presenting the late-night show of BBC Radio 1 from Monday to Thursday. The three of them also used to occassionaly cover day time shows.

• In 2022, Melvin Odoom won the ‘Guinness World Record’ for assembling 4 Scones in just one minute. Scone is the most British-baked dish.
  

  Melvin Odoom’s Instagram post about winning the ‘Guinness World Record’ in 2022

• In 2024, Melvin Odoom took part in the 24th season of the British survival reality television show titled ‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!’ which was telecast on the ITV1 TV channel.
  

  Melvin Odoom in a still from the 24th season of the British survival reality TV show titled ‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here?’ (2024)

• Melvin Odoom has participated in many British TV shows and some of them are ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ (2016), ‘Let’s Sing and Dance for Comic Relief’ (2017), ‘Celebrity Karaoke Club’ (2020), and ‘Richard Osman’s House of Games’ (2020).
  

  Melvin Odoom (centre) in a still from the British TV show titled ‘Let’s Sing and Dance for Comic Relief’ (2017)

• Melvin Odoom has been the presenter for many British TV shows and some of them are ‘4Music Intros’ (2008), ‘The BRITs Backstage’ (2015), ‘Bang on the Money’ (2016), ‘New Year’s Eve Fireworks’ (2016), and ‘My Hotter Half’ (2017).

• Melvin Odoom performs as a DJ at parties all around England.
  

  Melvin Odoom performing as a DJ at a party in London

• He occasionally consumes alcohol and shares photos on social media.
  

  Melvin Odoom consuming alcohol