Strictly star breaks silence on surprise return after previous run left him 'disheartened'
17.06.2023 - 08:57
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Melvin Odoom, who is known for his work on the Kiss 100 radio breakfast show and BBC Radio 1, spoke exclusively to Express. co. uk about his experience on Strictly Come Dancing.
The 42-year-old presenter, who competed alongside dance partner Janette Manrara in the 2016 series, finished dead last after receiving the fewest votes from viewers. Despite being "disheartened" by his early exit, Melvin returned to the BBC show later that same year to take part in the Christmas special, where he and Janette ended up in first place. Melvin, who has teamed up with car company Motorpoint to celebrate its 25th anniversary, has since described his whirlwind experience in the dance competition.
Asked about his return to Strictly, the star admitted: "You know what? I nearly didn't do it. I nearly didn't do it the second time round because I was so disheartened when I came out that first round. READ MORE: Miriam Margolyes, 82, poses naked in jaw-dropping photo as she addresses coming out"No one wants to come out in the first week.
And it was so sad because my mum's a big fan of Strictly, so it was like 'I've let mum down', but more so I felt like I let Janette down. "She put so much work into me, she was so patient and what people don't realise is that if you're out, your pro dance partners only get to do the group dances or the dances with celebrity acts. "They can't do anything with you because you're not there.
So that's kind of like their month done. So when I came out, I felt really like my confidence was knocked. "However, in an expected twist, Melvin found himself on the phone with BBC bosses asking him to make a surprise return to the show that Christmas.
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