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| 25 Apr, 2023 - 5:42 PM by James |
 AJ said: “I’m so excited to finally be able to say that, yes: I’m hosting Big Brother! I couldn't be happier. "Following in the footsteps of some of my favourite broadcasting legends to front such an iconic show is an absolute honour - and to do it alongside my amazing friend Will is the icing on the cake.” Will said: “I grew up with Big Brother so getting a chance to host it with my mate AJ is a dream come true. I can't wait to tell some housemates not to swear.” Big Brother will be back on ITV2 and ITVX – with housemates moving into a brand-new house in London. Announcement video - AJ Odudu was born on February 12, 1988, in Blackburn, England. She is well-known for co-hosting various television shows such as Big Brother's Bit on the Side, Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, T4, and Married at First Sight: Afters. She is also a writer and has contributed articles to several publications, including The Huffington Post and Cosmopolitan. She has worked with charities such as The Princes Trust and Sport Relief. Will Best is an TV presenter and drinks entrepreneur born on February 21, 1985. He has presented shows for Channel 4, ITV, and the BBC, including T4 on the Beach and Dance Dance Dance. Best is also the co-founder of Bloody Drinks, a company that produces award-winning canned cocktails, and their Bloody Mary RTD is sold in various stores and bars across the UK. |
Hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best confirmed
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25/04 UPDATEITV and Initial (part of Banijay UK) today confirm the new hosts for the forthcoming series of Big Brother and its companion show - AJ Odudu and Will Best - ahead of the show’s hotly anticipated return to ITVX and ITV2 later this year. The pair will share the iconic hosting role on the main show, presiding over the weekly evictions and quizzing housemates on all of the goings on in the world’s most famous house. The duo will also host an additional nightly live show debating all the hot topics inside the house. A TV favourite, AJ has recently co-hosted the acclaimed revival of The Big Breakfast. She has hosted on Comic Relief and as part of the Eurovision family, and is also known to ITV audiences having presented backstage on The Voice UK and The Voice Kids. Close friend and fellow Big Brother superfan Will meanwhile has presenting credits across major broadcasters including Dance, Dance, Dance for ITV as well as other projects for E4, T4 and BBC Three. Big Brother is produced by Initial. Launching in 2023, a cast of house mates will be taking up residence in the legendary TV habitat for up to six weeks, with cameras capturing their every move, and the nation following every twist and turn. Casting for the show is ongoing, with wannabe house mates invited to apply via https://www.bigbrother.com/. AJ said: “I’m so excited to finally be able to say that, yes: I’m hosting Big Brother! I couldn't be happier. Following in the footsteps of some of my favourite broadcasting legends to front such an iconic show is an absolute honour - and to do it alongside my amazing friend Will is the icing on the cake.” Will said: “I grew up with Big Brother so getting a chance to host it with my mate AJ is a dream come true. I can't wait to tell some housemates not to swear.” Paul Mortimer, Director of Reality Commissioning for ITV2 and ITVX, said “AJ and Will really are our perfect pairing as we prepare to reintroduce Big Brother to the next generation. With a genuine chemistry, both of them will bring effortless wit, charm and heaps of character to their roles and we’re delighted to be working with them both again.” Natalka Znak, CEO of Remarkable Entertainment, Initial and Znak TV, added: “It’s an all-new Big Brother on a new channel and with new hosts. AJ and Will are fresh, with bags of talent, and a real passion for this iconic show. It’s going to be such fun having them at the helm.” Big Brother is commissioned for ITV2 and ITVX by Paul Mortimer, Director of Reality Commissioning & Acquisitions and Controller, ITV2, ITVBe & CITV, and Peter Tierney, Commissioning Editor - Reality. Katy Manley is MD of Initial and Tamsin Dodgson is Creative Director for Big Brother. Big Brother is one of a number of major format commissions secured by leading entertainment and format producers Natalka Znak and Claire O’Donohoe since joining Banijay last year. INITIAL REPORTS: Spoiler: |
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| Dont know who Will Best is but here for him |
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Published on: 17 Apr, 2023 - 5:27 PM
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| He seems like a competent, well rounded and likeable guy which is more we got from the channel 5 era! Emma aside! |
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Published on: 17 Apr, 2023 - 5:28 PM
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Published on: 17 Apr, 2023 - 6:07 PM
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| two presenters though? will be a mess. im thinking Jackie O and Kyle levels of mess. |
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Published on: 17 Apr, 2023 - 6:09 PM
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2013–2014 Big Brother's Bit on the Side Regular panellist Channel 5 https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/...size=620%2C413 |
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Published on: 17 Apr, 2023 - 6:25 PM
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Why doesn't he host bits on the side ??? . Not sure BB will work with 2 main presenters. |
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Published on: 17 Apr, 2023 - 8:09 PM
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| Despite being very likeable, AJ as a solo presenter would be a bit of wet lettuce. Like Brian Dowling. You can't not like him, but as BB host he sucked. |
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Published on: 17 Apr, 2023 - 8:15 PM
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Published on: 17 Apr, 2023 - 8:31 PM
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Published on: 17 Apr, 2023 - 8:35 PM
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| We need some news to enliven expectations so hopefully this becomes official real soon. |
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Published on: 17 Apr, 2023 - 8:40 PM
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| This should be official in a few weeks time |
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Published on: 17 Apr, 2023 - 10:36 PM
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Published on: 18 Apr, 2023 - 2:05 AM
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| AJ confirmed to be on Lorraine tomorrow morning. According to twitter it's mainly for promo for her upcoming channel 4 show, but who knows, maybe there will be a bb announcement to talk about as well |
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Published on: 18 Apr, 2023 - 1:26 PM
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first 2 comeback years it was Geraldine Kemper & Peter van der Veire (yes belgian mr eurosong) but this year, due to Peter having other work at VRT, his replacement was Tatyana Beloy Germany's also has two presenters: Marlene Lufen & Jochen Schropp, as well as two other presenters for the sideshow: Melissa Khalaj & Jochen Bendel and in more german shows we have two presenters Lets Dance: Daniel Hartwich & Victoria Swarovski (with Jan Koppen whom has been a stand in for Daniel last few years when he was ill) Ich Bin Ein Star (I'm a Celeb): Jan Koppen & Sonja Zietlow Ninja Warrior has 1 presenter, 2 commentators: hosting role - Laura Wontorra, commentary role: Frank ''Buschi'' Buschmann & Jan Koppen while in my nation Expeditie Robinson (Survivor NL) also has two presenters as of this year that'll be Art Rooijakkers & Nicolette Kluijver two presenters are better |
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Published on: 18 Apr, 2023 - 1:46 PM
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| Who will be Bit on the Side presenters? I want it to be Russell Kane and Abi Clark. |
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Published on: 19 Apr, 2023 - 9:06 AM
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| No announcements on Lorraine. A passing comment by Lorraine was made about AJ's name being thrown in the hat for BB host, but there was no response from AJ on that specifically. Another day perhaps.. |
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Published on: 19 Apr, 2023 - 9:29 AM
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Marcus Bentley has liked a tweet by ICYMI.co.uk, an online publication that has previously interviewed him. "We feel like this is going to be a big week for @bbuk fans. @marcusBBbentley @AJOdudu @iamwillbest @ITVX ��" https://twitter.com/icymiofficial/st...ydjG9zRmzC6bYA |
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Published on: 24 Apr, 2023 - 8:25 AM
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Published on: 24 Apr, 2023 - 8:51 AM
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| i wonder if they’re just assuming somethings coming or if they know of an embargoed release? |
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