Her dad is Anglo-Burmese, while her mother is Anglo-Indian.
Samantha is one year older, while Stacy is three years younger than Melanie.
Manager
Sykes is associated with –
- Debi Allen Associates
- Roar Global
- Rabbit Vocal Management
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
57 kg or 126 pounds
Boyfriend / Spouse
Melanie Sykes dated –
- Matt Goss (1992-1997) – From 1992 to 1997, singer Matt Goss and Melanie Sykes were romantically linked to each other.
- Jamie Theakston (1998) – In 1998, she had fling with radio personality, Jamie Theakston.
- Max Beesley (1999) – American actor, Max Beesley and Melanie dated for couple of months in 1999.
- Chris Evans (Presenter) (2000) – In 2000, Sykes had an encounter with Disc Jockey, presenter, radio and TV producer Chris Evans (not to be confused with Chris Evans, who is famous as Captain America).
- Mick Hucknall (2000) – Again in 2000, she had fling with another singer Mick Hucknall.
- Daniel Caltagirone (2000-2008) – In April 2000, Mel and Italian actor Daniel Caltagirone started dating each other. After dating for couple of months, the duo married in January 2001. The couple has two children – Roman (born – 2002) and Valentino Luca (born – July 21, 2004). The couple divorced in June 2009, but had split back in July 2008.
- Jack Cockings (2010-2013) – Toyboy Jack Cockings and Melanie met in 2012 over Twitter. The couple started dating in August 2012 and on May 18, 2013, the couple married at Sherborne Castle in Dorset. Due to an assault, Mel was arrested by police in November 2013. She, then filed for divorce and the duo separated in December 2013.
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
Her ancestry is Anglo-Burmese on father’s side and Anglo-Indian on mother’s side.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Asian looks due to mixed ethnicity
Measurements
37-26-35 in or 94-66-89 cm
Dress Size
6 (US) or 36 (EU)
Bra Size
34C
Shoe Size
9 (US)
Brand Endorsements
She has appeared in lot many commercials such as Boddington’s beer (1997), Head & Shoulders (2004-2006), Matalan stores (2006), BrightHouse (voiceover) (2006), Morrisons supermarkets (2008-2010), Churchill Insurance Services “Paris” (2009), Take a Break magazine (2011-2013), Berlei lingerie and others.
In 2013, she was announced as the brand ambassador for Bio-Synergy Active Woman Range.
Religion
Her religious beliefs are not known.
Best Known For
Co-hosting Today with Des and Mel (now defunct) with Des O’Connor from 2002 to 2006.
She is also known for co-hosting ITV’s Let’s Do Lunch with Gino & Mel with Gino D’Acampo since 2011.
First Film
In 2000, Melanie appeared in 6 minute short film Justified Technophobe for her role as Eve.
First TV Show
From 1997 to 2001, Melanie was the co-presenter of the comedy game show The Big Breakfast.
Personal Trainer
Melanie does exercises three to five times in a week in the gym. Sykes does core stability exercises, weight training and boxing. She also says that her sex life has also improved by 100 per cent by remaining fit.
Regarding diet, Melanie eats high protein, and low carb diet. Her typical breakfast includes scrambled eggs with mushrooms, or sometimes porridge.
In her early 20s, she also tried different diet plans such as Fit For Life, and Hay Diet.
Melanie also takes supplements like fish oil capsules (to sharpen her brain), vitamin B12 and probiotic for energy and good health.
Melanie Sykes Favorite Things
- Food – Pork Scratchings
- Book – The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
- Film – Kes (1969)
- Song – Live Forever (By Oasis)
- Spiritual Home – Dorset
Melanie Sykes Facts
- She had boob job in 2010 and she considers this as the best thing, she has ever done.
- She is afraid of heights.
- She was called Paki (meaning from Pakistan) at school due to her Asian roots and Indian mother.
- Along with her mom, dad and two sisters, she was a member of the Ashtonian Brass Band.
- Sykes was also offered a feature role in Die Another Day (2002), but she passed.
- Her hobby is to play baritone horn (brass instrument) and reading. She dreams of having a house full of books (or a library).
- Connect with Melanie on Twitter.