Melvin Odoom has revealed that he is becoming a father for the first time as his girlfriend Hannah Holland is pregnant.
The radio personality, 46, announced the happy news on Friday in an Instagram post in which Hannah showed off her growing baby bump.
The sweet black and white snaps showed the pair posing side by side, with Hannah, 32, donning it jeans and an open white shirt showing her bare stomach.
Another close-up image showed the couple’s hands intertwined as they tenderly hugged her stomach, while a third showed an excited Melvin taking pictures of his love.
The former I’m A Celebrity star captioned his post simply: ‘Mum & Dad’ with a gray love heart.
His post was received with an abundance of congratulatory messages from his fans and showbiz friends.
Melvin Odoom has revealed that he is becoming a father for the first time as his girlfriend Hannah Holland is pregnant
The radio personality, 46, announced the happy news on Friday in an Instagram post in which Hannah showed off her growing baby bump
His close friend Rochelle Humes said: “My brother couldn’t be happier.”
Aston Merrygold’s wife Sarah Louise wrote: ‘Oh my god Melv ♥️ the biggest congratulations to you both! What wonderful news.’
Joe Wicks wrote: ‘Wow mate this is great congratulations’.
A shocked Vicky Pattison added: ‘WHATTTT???? This is incredible news, congratulations guys!!”
While his radio co-star and friend Ricky Haywood-Williams cheekily joked: ‘Can I suggest Rickie for a boy – Rikya for a girl.’
Melvin and Hannah first met backstage at I’m A Celebrity 2024 in Australia, where Melvin was a contestant while Hannah was there for work.
Hannah spent time in her role as CEO of London-based Entertainment Agency HLD, which represents GK Barry, who starred in the ITV show alongside Melvin.
They reportedly hit it off backstage as Hannah watched in the friends and family section of the camp, with Melvin nearby after being voted fourth out of the jungle.
Another close-up image showed the couple’s hands intertwined as they tenderly hugged her stomach, while a third showed an excited Melvin taking pictures of his love.
The former I’m A Celebrity star captioned his post simply: ‘Mum & Dad’ with a gray love heart
His post was received with an abundance of congratulatory messages from his fans and showbiz friends
Melvin’s happy news comes shortly after he was one of six DJs to lose his job in a huge shake-up to the BBC schedule, which will see social media influencers and new talent brought in as replacements. [pictured with Rickie Haywood-Williams, right, and Dean McCullough]
When news of their romance was revealed last year, a source told The Sun: ‘Melvin and Hannah have really hit it off and are incredibly happy together.
‘They are both keen to keep their relationship out of the spotlight, but their chemistry is undeniable.
‘It’s an open secret in the industry now – everyone is raving about Melvin.’
Before meeting Hannah, Melvin boasted about his crush on Carol Vorderman, but was soon left devastated after she ghosted him when he reached out on social media.
Melvin’s good news comes shortly after he became one of six DJs to lose their jobs in a huge shake-up to the BBC’s schedule, which will see social media influencers and new talent brought in as replacements.
The station announced the news in an Instagram post in July, confirming that as part of the shake-up, longtime hosts Melvin, Rickie Haywood-Williams, Dean McCullough, Nat O’Leary, James Cusack and Swarzy will be leaving their shows.
The message added: ‘We thank them for their passion, creativity and dedication and wish them all the best for what comes next.’
Rickie, 46, and Melvin are leaving Radio 1 after seven years, presenting the mid-morning Live Lounge slot for five years with co-presenter Charlie Hedges.
Melvin joined the station in 2019, switching from the Kiss Breakfast Show with his old broadcast partners Rickie and Charlie to hosting Radio 1’s late-night slot.
Charlie, 40, will remain with Radio 1 and will now present the Live Lounge show with Jeremiah Asiamah, 28, from 10.30am to 1pm on weekday mornings.
