Melanie Sykes Melanie Sykes Melanie Ann Sykes (born 7 August 1970) is an English television and radio presenter, and model. She is best known for co-hosting "Today with Des and Mel" with Des O'Connor and "Let's Do Lunch" with Gino D'Acampo. In the mid-1990s Sykes first came to public attention as the face of the Boddingtons Bitter advertisements as a girl with the broad "Northern" accent. Amongst other work, Sykes also modelled for Berlei lingerie. After first reporting for "The Big Breakfast", Sykes has continued her television career, including presenting stints on "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!" and as presenter
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