AJ Odudu has spoken candidly about her experience of being mistaken for other black female presenters “who I look nothing like” -and said she has learnt to embrace her identity.
The 34-year-old first gained recognition while presenting Big Brother spin-off show Big Brother’s Bit On The Side and has since gone on to front The Big Breakfast and was also a presenter for the BBC’s coverage of the Platinum Jubilee Pageant.
Speaking to Cosmopolitan UK about her experience growing up and establishing her career as a black woman and how her race has affected her perception of herself, Odudu said: “In the past, I’ve felt like I’ve had to have one signature look in order to remain recognisable – publications have mistaken me for other black female presenters who I look nothing like. Whereas now, my philosophy has completely changed.
