18 Facts About Melinda Messenger

Melinda Jane Messenger was born on 23 February 1971 and is an English television presenter and former glamour model and Page Three girl.

Melinda Messenger presented the magazine programme Live from Studio Five and was formerly the co-presenter of the reality show Cowboy Builders.

Melinda Messenger then joined a local marketing company and rose to become customer services manager, overseeing a staff of 50 employees.

Melinda Messenger decided to become a model, and was advised by the Jason Paul Modelling Agency to enhance her breasts, which she enlarged from a 34C to a 34DD cup.

Melinda Messenger then took a job modelling for a Gloucester-based double glazing company, Glevum, dressed only in lingerie.

Melinda Messenger worked on Channel 4 cult show Eurotrash and became a popular pantomime actress, taking on roles such as Cinderella and Aladdin.

Melinda Messenger released her Back into Shape Workout DVD, which was a six-week fitness programme designed to help new mothers recover their fitness.

Melinda Messenger joined with chef Antony Worrall Thompson in May 2008 and contributed some recipes for the cookbook The Sweet Life.

From 1998 to 2001, Melinda Messenger presented the Channel 5 game show Fort Boyard, which ran for four series.

Melinda Messenger joined ex-EastEnders star Leslie Grantham and Catweazle star Geoffrey Bayldon in the game show which tested contestants' physical agility and brainpower on the sea fortress in France.

In 1999, Melinda Messenger presented the game show Beat the Crusher with Freddie Starr.

Melinda Messenger has since presented many TV programmes, including Loose Lips, Baby Baby, Can We Still Be Friends, and Beat the Dealer.

In 2008, Melinda Messenger presented as host on programmes including the BBC's To Buy or Not to Buy, ITV's Bingo Night Live, and A Garden For Eden for ITV Westcountry.

Melinda Messenger's show Cowboy Builders started on Five on 8 January 2009, co-presented with Dominic Littlewood.

Alongside this, Melinda Messenger was a contestant in the fourth series of Dancing on Ice, which began on 11 January 2009.

Melinda Messenger was eliminated in the seventh week after losing a surprise skate-off against Jessica Taylor.

Melinda Messenger hosted The Health Lottery Draws on ITV and Channel 5 between 2011 and 2012.

In 2003, Melinda Messenger won Quality Street "Celebrity Mum of the Year" award.