British television presenter AJ Odudu has become a household name, charming audiences with her vibrant energy and sharp presenting skills. Best known for fronting ITV's reboot of Big Brother alongside Will Best, her career trajectory from local news to primetime reality TV is a story of impressive dedication. Here's a detailed look at the facts behind the famous face.
AJ Odudu's Background and Career Journey
AJ Odudu was born Onatejiro Odudu on 12th February 1988, making her 37 years old. She hails from Blackburn, Lancashire, where she was raised by her Nigerian parents as one of eight children. After graduating with a degree in English and Politics, she cut her teeth in journalism as a local news reporter.
Her big break on television came in 2009 on BBC Two's 'The Almost Perfect Guide to Life'. A decade of hard work followed, including a long stint hosting 'Big Brother's Bit on the Side', before she landed the coveted role as main host of Big Brother in 2023.
Personal Life: Engagement, Past Relationships and Height
In a surprise announcement in June 2025, AJ confirmed she was happily engaged. Sharing a romantic collage on Instagram, she showed off a diamond ring with the caption "Hiya love." She has chosen to keep her partner's identity private, though reports suggest he is an art director from New York.
Previously, she was rumoured to have dated her Strictly Come Dancing professional partner Kai Widdrington after they were paired in the 2021 series. AJ has been open about past relationship struggles, revealing on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins that she had been cheated on by three ex-boyfriends.
The presenter stands at a height of 170.8cm (5ft 7in) and has featured in modelling shoots for publications like British Vogue.
Television Highlights and Strictly Setback
AJ's television portfolio is extensive. Beyond her Big Brother roles, she has hosted shows including The Big Breakfast, The Celebrity Apprentice Christmas Special, and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. She also appeared on The Great Celebrity Bake Off in 2023.
Her stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021 was particularly memorable. Paired with Kai Widdrington, she topped the leaderboard multiple times and was a favourite to win the Glitterball Trophy. Tragically, she was forced to withdraw from the competition just before the final after tearing a ligament in her ankle.
Fans can follow AJ's continuing career and adventures on Instagram, where she shares behind-the-scenes content with her over 285,000 followers.
