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AJ Odudu

January 15, 2026 17:24

AJ Odudu is a popular British television presenter. In this article, we will discuss the projects she has participated in, as well as her personal life.

Name	Onatejiro Odudu
Date of birth	12 February 1988
Age	37
Place of birth	Blackburn, Lancashire, England
Education	Graduated from Keele University with a degree in English and Politics
Parents	Florence Odudu (mother), James Odudu (father)
Occupation	Television presenter, reporter
Height	178 cm
Weight	60 kg
Notable projects	Big Brother, Celebrity Big Brother, Trending Live!, Married at First Sight: Afters, The 5:19 Show, BBC Blast
Net worth	£1.2 million

AJ Odudu Biography

Onatejiro ‘AJ’ Odudu was born on 12 February 1988 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England.

AJ Odudu's Youth

From an early age, the future television presenter demonstrated a desire to communicate, which eventually grew into a desire to pursue a career in television. AJ studied at St Bede's RC High School and St Mary's College, Blackburn, before going on to earn a degree in English and Politics from Keele University, graduating in 2009. After university, she began her career in media, working as a reporter for BBC Blast before soon switching to television projects.

Family

aj odudu parents — AJ Odudu Father and Mother

AJ Odudu's parents are Florence and James Odudu, who are originally from Nigeria. The TV presenter's mother moved to Great Britain in the 1970s after entering into an arranged marriage. She worked as a seamstress, cleaner and school assistant, while her father worked as a bus conductor. AJ grew up in a large family with four brothers and three sisters. Her childhood was spent in a lively environment, sharing a room with her relatives.

AJ Odudu's family was always cheerful and had a warm, homely atmosphere. One of the TV presenter's older sisters is called Abigail. One of her brothers lives and works in Brazil. Family ties remain very important to AJ Odudu. Despite her successful career in London, she often returns to her homeland to visit relatives and spend time with her family.

AJ Odudu's career

AJ Odudu began her career as a reporter for BBC Blast on Radio Lancashire. Her first significant television projects date back to 2009, when she co-authored the BBC Two series The Almost Perfect Guide to Life, a show about everyday life, and worked as a reporter for the online show The 5:19 Show on the BBC website.

In 2010, she was a guest on The 100 Greatest Toys, a one-off special on Channel 4. In 2011, she played herself in Comedy Lab.

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While co-hosting Channel 4's The Big Breakfast with Mo Gilligan, she won three awards: the Royal Television Society's Entertainment Performance Award and the Edinburgh TV Award for Best Presenter. In 2023, she received an honorary fellowship from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) for her significant contribution to television performance and broadcasting.

In addition, AJ participated in a creative campaign with Channel 4 and Benenden Health, which aimed to encourage people to take better care of their health and talk openly about their physical and mental well-being. As part of this campaign, she appeared in television commercials and social media content. The TV presenter has collaborated with well-known brands such as Nike, MAC Cosmetics and Sky Glass. AJ also hosted The Independent and Galaxy's campaign to support young women by discussing important topics. As a media personality, the TV presenter became an ambassador for the RTS Bursary Scheme, which helped talented students from disadvantaged families to build careers in the media industry.

TV programmes featuring AJ Odudu

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Here is a list of TV programmes featuring AJ Odudu:

Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother (ITV2/ITV1, since 2023) — AJ co-hosts the updated versions of the cult show alongside Will Best.
Trending Live! (4Music, 2015–2019) — a music and entertainment programme where AJ was a presenter alongside her colleagues.
Married at First Sight: Afters (Channel 4, 2021) — an analysis show discussing the participants and events of the main show.
Big Brother’s Bit on the Side and Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side (Channel 5, 2013) — a spin-off show of the popular reality project that brought her widespread fame.

In Big Brother's Bit on the Side and Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side, AJ Odudu co-hosted alongside Rylan Clark and Emma Willis.

Her name is often mentioned in comments on Strictly Come Dancing, where she appeared in 2021.

In another popular show, The Voice UK, AJ Odudu appeared as a guest presenter and reporter, appearing in online content and special broadcasts of the show.

AJ Odudu's personal life

AJ Odudu's personal life is of great interest to the British public. People want to know if the TV presenter is planning to have a baby. There have even been reports in the media about her pregnancy, but these have not yet been confirmed.

AJ Odudu Partner in real life

In June 2025, AJ Odudu announced her engagement to Peter Gibson, an American art director and art dealer from Idaho who lives in New York. The couple kept their relationship secret for a long time, but then AJ shared photos showing her engagement ring. The TV presenter introduced her chosen one to the public. The couple has not yet revealed their plans for the wedding and their future life. All that is known is that after the wedding, the lovers plan to live in England.