AJ Odudu kickstarted her career as a radio presenter before commanding British television.
Since her run on Strictly Come Dancing last year, where AJ made it all the way to the finals, she has been a regular on the TV circit, stepping in for staple presenters and chatting on every major daytime show.
After solidifying herself as a safe pair of hands, she has been tipped to present every major upcoming television gig, most recently Love Island and Big Brother. Despite becoming a household name on British television, not many people were familiar with her work before she hit the ballroom.
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What is AJ Odudu known for?
AJ, real name Onatejiro Odudu, kickstarted her career as a reporter for BBC Blast at Radio Lancashire. She made her TV presenting debut in 2009 on the BBC Two series The Almost Perfect Guide to Life, and also fronted the online BBC series The 5:19 Show.
She would go on to appeared on shows such as Channel 4’s 100 Greatest Toys, before she landed a gig co-hosting coverage of the Isle of Wight Festival in 2012 on Sky Arts, the Mirror reported. The budding presenter then shot to fame in 2013 after she joined Emma Willis and Rylan Clark-Neal Big Brother's Bit On The Side, as well as appearing in Celebrity Big Brother's Bit On The Psych later that same year.
Just last year AJ Odudu took part in BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and made it all the way to the final with partner Kai before having to withdraw with an ankle injuryl.
Following the news of reality royalty Big Brother returning, AJ's name has consistently appeared on the list of possible hosts. After previous presenters, Emma Willis and Davina McCall both agreed they haven't been contacted nor would they accept, AJ's likelihood skyrocketed.
However, joining Hits Radio to initially discuss Strictly, she put the speculation to rest. She said: "Another day, another rumour. What can I say other than it’s a rumour but who wouldn’t be excited to do it it’s the best show on the telly - or it’s about to be."
Is AJ married?
The presenter is believed to be single but keeps her personal life tightly under wraps. AJ previously admitted she's been cheated on by three of her ex-partners, revealing, "One of them was sleeping with my best friends."
With her romantic life firmly out of sight from the public, AJ also does not have any children.
What is AJ's net worth?
Given her impressive career over a relatively short time, AJ's paycheck is nothing to scoff at. Lancs Live set reported her net worth sits at an estimated £1.2m even before her Strictly Come Dancing run.
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