Welcome to Strictly, DJ and Presenter Melvin Odoom!

Meet our fifth celebrity DJ and Presenter Melvin Odoom!

The Kiss FM Breakfast Show presenter is currently on holiday, but couldn’t resist calling the studio to share the news live on air.

With presenter credits including the Xtra Factor, 4Music, Kiss TV, The Box and MTV One, Melvin has also been a team leader on every series of BBC Three’s Sweat the Small Stuff. He recently made his primetime debut on ITV’s Bang on the Money, as well as hosting backstage at the Brit Awards with fellow Strictly contestant Laura Whitmore.

It’s safe to say Melvin can’t wait to waltz his way into the Strictly ballroom: “I'm really looking forward to learning all the new routines, working with the professional dancers, meeting the other contestants, the whole experience to be honest.”

Keen to embrace the challenge of Strictly, Melvin revealed he’s particularly excited about getting to grips with the Salsa: “I have always thought I was a lively, cool and sexy dance and I’ve always wanted to be that guy who swept someone off their feet with some cool Salsa moves.”

As the Strictly season fast approaches, Melvin has been busy getting dance floor ready: “I have been going to the gym more and running to up my fitness levels.” Although, he admits such devotion comes at a cost: “I have cut down on certain foods and drink… I miss cake so much!”

Let’s hope Melvin can have his glittery cake and eat it, while sweeping the nation off their feet with a sensational Salsa.

For more on Melvin, take a look at his Strictly profile. And be sure to keep a close eye on the Strictly Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds for the latest news on the 2016 line-up.