AJ Odudu shares message Davina McCall despatched her forward of Big Brother debut
The 35-year-old, who has beforehand fronted exhibits together with Big Brother’s Bit on the Side, is about to current the upcoming ITV instalment of the fact sequence alongside Will Best, 38.
The TV presenter has now revealed the supportive phrases former host Davina, who helmed the Channel 4 sequence from 2000 till 2010, shared to make her really feel snug about taking the reins.
In a brand new interview with Grazia, the previous Strictly star shared: “The Queen herself has given me her blessing. [Davina] sent me an amazing video when I got the gig saying, ‘You are going to smash it’”.
Odudu will current the ITV reboot with Will Best
/ ITVWhen the present returns to screens this October, Odudu and Best will helm the principle present collectively, presiding over the weekly evictions and quizzing housemates on their antics within the well-known home.
The duo can even host an extra nightly stay present debating all the new subjects inside the home.
Speaking about taking up the position again in April, Odudu mentioned: “I’m so excited to finally be able to say that, yes: I’m hosting Big Brother! I couldn’t be happier.
“Following in the footsteps of some of my favourite broadcasting legends to front such an iconic show is an absolute honour – and to do it alongside my amazing friend Will is the icing on the cake.”
Best added: “I grew up with Big Brother so getting a chance to host it with my mate AJ is a dream come true. I can’t wait to tell some housemates not to swear.”
While ITV2’s director of actuality commissioning Paul Mortimer mentioned on the time: “AJ and Will really are our perfect pairing as we prepare to reintroduce ‘Big Brother’ to the next generation.”
He added that the pair had a “genuine chemistry” and would carry “effortless wit, charm and heaps of character to their roles”.
The actuality TV sequence, which was first broadcast on Channel 4 in 2000 earlier than transferring to Channel 5 in 2011, might be airing on ITV2 and ITV’s streaming service, ITVX .
Big Brother launches on ITV2 in October