Quick Info
| Profession | Television presenter |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 12/02/1988 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Blackburn, Lancashire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Onatejiro “AJ” Odudu
05/09/2026
Reports in early September 2026 said ITV had shelved Celebrity Big Brother and M&S Dress The Nation, two shows AJ Odudu was due to host. The same reports said she was in early talks to join I'm A Celebrity 2026, but an ITV spokesperson dismissed this as speculation. She remains a co-host of Big Brother with Will Best, with the series scheduled to start on 13 September 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Onatejiro "AJ" Odudu is a British television presenter from Blackburn of Nigerian heritage. She became known in 2013 as co-host of Big Brother's Bit on the Side and later co-hosts ITV's Big Brother alongside Will Best. |
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| Full Name | Onatejiro Odudu |
| Years Active | 2009–present |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Keele University |
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| Degree | English and Politics |
| Graduation Year | 2009 |
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| Professional Qualifications | Qualified personal trainer and sports nutritionist |
Personal Life
| Residence | London |
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| Home Purchase | Bought a home in Lewisham in 2019 |
| Interests | Interior renovation and DIY, hosting, health and fitness, food and community |
| Business Ventures | Co-founded SERVED, a supper club, in 2025 with her best friend Chris |
Family
| Siblings | Grew up alongside seven siblings |
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| Heritage | Born in Blackburn to Nigerian parents |
Career
| Early Career | Began as a reporter for BBC Blast based at BBC Radio Lancashire |
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| Breakthrough | Co-presented Big Brother's Bit on the Side with Rylan Clark and Emma Willis from June 2013 |
| Other Presenting Work |
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| Reality and Competition Appearances |
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| Awards | Shared two RTS Awards for the Big Breakfast reboot and received the Edinburgh TV Award for Best TV Presenter |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Has a sizeable brand partnership portfolio across fashion, beauty, food and drink | |
| 2. Documented DIY home renovations on Instagram under the handle @homewithaj | |
| 3. Filmed the Channel 4 documentary Manhunting with my Mum in Nigeria | |
| 4. Is credited as the first Black presenter of Big Brother, a point she made when the ITV2 reboot launched in 2023 |
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