Big Brother hosts revealed! Strictly star will join former T4 presenter for rebooted series
Big Brother Hosts Revealed! ITV announces that Strictly star will be joining the former T4 presenter for rebooted series
AJ Odudu and Will Best were announced on Tuesday as the hosts of the brand new Big Brother reboot.
The Strictly star and former T4 presenter, who is known for his role in Dance Dance Dance, will helm the reality show when it returns to screens on ITV2 this autumn.
They will play the iconic lead, as well as an additional nightly live show, discussing all the hot topics in the house.
A source told MailOnline: ‘They really have real chemistry and it was an absolute no-brainer when they were tested.’
Speaking of her new role, AJ said, “I’m so excited to finally be able to say, yes: I’m hosting Big Brother! I couldn’t be happier.’
Exciting: AJ Odudu and Will Best were announced as hosts of the brand new Big Brother reboot on Tuesday
She added: “Following in the footsteps of some of my favorite broadcasting legends to lead such an iconic show is an absolute honor – and to do this alongside my wonderful friend Will is the icing on the cake.”
Will explained, “I grew up on Big Brother, so getting the chance to host it with my friend AJ is a dream come true. I can’t wait to tell some of the 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 real chemistry, they will both bring effortless wit, charm and heaps of character to their roles and we’re excited to be working with them again.”
Last week, AJ broke her silence when she was tipped to be the new host of the rebooted Big Brother.
During an appearance on ITV’s Lorraine on Wednesday, AJ explained that she’s been ‘grafted’ into big opportunities over the past 15 years.
Lorraine asked AJ, “Your name stands for a lot of things in the ring. But that wasn’t always the case, was it?’
AJ responded, “I’ve been grafting for a long time. 15 years. It’s so great to not only have shows like the big interior battle, but to have my name tipped for something is incredible.”
Hard work: During an appearance on ITV’s Lorraine on Wednesday, AJ explained that she’s been ‘grafted’ into big opportunities over the past 15 years as she discussed the rumors
It was previously reported that Emily Atack, 32, and Vick Hope, 33, are duking it out to host the show and have been in talks with TV bosses for several weeks, along with fellow hopeful Roman Kemp, 29.
Big Brother was confirmed to be returning to screens when a teaser aired during the Love Island 2022 finale in August. The civilian edition of the program was last broadcast on Channel 5 in 2018.
The rebooted series was originally set to air in March, but the program was delayed due to the number of entertainment shows airing on ITV in early 2023, such as winter Love Island and the All Stars edition of I’m A Celebrity.. . Get me out of here!.
An ITV spokesperson told MailOnline late last year that “due to the influx of big reality TV programming in the first half of 2022, we have made the decision to move the Big Brother broadcast to a more prominent place in the autumn to be moved. This gives our viewers a whole year-round calendar of major reality TV formats.”