Share Mel went on to explain that the pandemic has meant stand-up work has dried-up for her and that she wanted to grab this opportunity with both hands. Despite admitting to be scared of creepy crawlies and snakes, Mel said she had a strategy in play for fighting off this year's camp 'bully'. Motivation: Mel said: I know it's shocking – but I will be 40 soon. And I thought, what have I done with my precious little suburban life?' 'I went to an all girls' school so I'd use those skills,' she began, not disclosing if her tactics were required once meeting the new cast.