Danny Jones and Maura Higgins’ I’m A Celebrity campmate Melvin Odoom has weighed in on their recent BRITs ‘kiss’.
Melvin Odoom experienced an extremely awkward Good Morning Britain appearance today (March 17) as he was grilled over I’m A Celebrity pals Danny Jones and Maura Higgins scandal.
Danny and Maura were spotted seemingly sharing a ‘drunken kiss’ at the BRITs after-party, before reportedly going on to party together until 6am. Since then, it seems Danny’s relationship with his wife has been in the air – as Georgia reportedly moved out of their home. But today, Melvin shut down the line of questioning.
Melvin Odoom weighs in on Danny Jones and Maura Higgins ‘kiss’
The 44-year-old is temporarily replacing Richard Arnold on the ITV morning show. And before he could even begin looking at the showbiz news for the day, Susanna Reid wanted to know his thoughts on the scandal.
As Susanna began questioning him, Melvin interrupted her. He said: “First of all, you guys don’t hold back.”
TV presenter Susanna agreed, adding: “Straight in with the hard stories. You know what, it has been on the front of The Sun this morning. And has been developing for a few days.”
She then turned her attention directly to Melvin: “You were in the jungle with both Danny and Maura.”
But Melvin clearly didn’t want to answer the line of questioning, and awkwardly tried to avoid the topic, shutting her down.
He responded: “Well look. The thing is, we have all got a WhatsApp group. And we all got on in the jungle. The other day it was Danny’s birthday and we all wished him a happy birthday.
“In regards to this story – it’s not my business. That’s it. That is all I’m saying on it.”
When Susanna’s co-host Richard praised him for his “civilised response”, Melvin added: “Thank you very much. I got on with everybody. They are lovely guys and I wish them all the best.”
Georgia moves out after scandal
The latest news comes as The Sun reported that Georgia has moved out of her and Danny’s house and is now living with best friend Rose Mahon.
The couple have been married for ten years. And while Georgia has been snapped still wearing her wedding ring, it seems she is taking some time away from Danny to figure out the next steps.
A source told The Sun: “They’re not together and she is working out what she wants to do.
“She has been hugely hurt and embarrassed by everything and told Danny she needed to get away.”
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Danny Jones and Maura Higgins ‘kiss’ timeline
Danny Jones and Maura Higgins were spotted appearing to have a drunken ‘kiss’ at the BRITs after-party.
In a video obtained by The Sun, the pair were getting close and laughing together, before Danny appeared to lean down and kiss Maura.
They first met last year in the I’m A Celebrity jungle, where Danny came first place. And the latest scandal has caused a wave of repercussions. So, let’s have a look at what happened.
Danny Jones and Maura Higgins ‘kiss’ at BRITs
Fans were gutted when a video of Danny and Maura getting cosy at the BRITs after-party was released.
The McFly star has been married to wife Georgia for ten years, and so many worried about what that would mean for them.
It was then revealed that Danny and Maura continued to party at a hotel until 6am – but both left separately.
Georgia pulls out of appearance amid ‘crisis talks’
Georgia was due to appear at a Q&A the weekend after the scandal hit – but pulled out.
It was then reported the couple were having “crisis talks” on how to fix their marriage and that they were “keen” to move on from it.
But it seemed Georgia felt “humiliated” and “struggled” to accept what her husband had done.
The pair were then spotted together, sparking belief that they were beginning to move on from the scandal.
Danny breaks his silence
Danny finally took to Instagram last week to acknowledge the situation. On his stories, he explained: “Sorry it’s taken me a while to post this but I have taken some time to be with those closest to me.
“I want to deeply apologise to my wife and family for putting them in this situation. I love them so much, and we will continue to deal with this privately”
Georgia moves out after Danny Jones and Maura ‘kiss’
This morning it was revealed by The Sun that Georgia has now moved out from their shared out and is staying with her best friend.
While it’s unknown if the move is permanent or temporary, Georgia is still wearing her wedding rings.
But sources told The Sun that while they are still married, “they are not together”.
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