AJ Odudu and Will Best confirmed as Big Brother hosts

Big Brother host reveal – coming soon to ITV2 & ITVX

AJ Odudu and Will Best will be sharing the iconic hosting role on the main show.

the pair will preside over the weekly evictions and quizzing housemates on all of the goings on in the world’s most famous house.

The duo will also host an additional nightly live show debating all the hot topics inside the Big Brother House.

Big Brother will be returning to ITV and ITVX later this year and the pair are over the moon to be working together.

AJ said of her role: “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.”

Will 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.”

Casting is already underway for the new series with housemates invited to apply via https://www.bigbrother.com/.

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Big Brother fans will recognise AJ from her stint on the revival of The Big Breakfast and hosting Comic Relief.

She has also presented backstage on The Voice UK and The Voice Kids and took part in Strictly Come Dancing.

Meanwhile Will has presenting credits across major broadcasters including Dance, Dance, Dance for ITV as well as other projects for E4, T4 and BBC Three.

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 a genuine chemistry, both of them will bring effortless wit, charm and heaps of character to their roles and we’re delighted to be working with them both again.”

Natalka Znak, CEO of Remarkable Entertainment, Initial and Znak TV, added: “It’s an all-new Big Brother on a new channel and with new hosts.

“AJ and Will are fresh, with bags of talent, and a real passion for this iconic show. It’s going to be such fun having them at the helm.”

Big Brother will return to ITV later this year.

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