AJ Odudu 'dropped huge Big Brother hint' during Eurovision semi-final draw

31 January 2023 , 20:05

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AJ Odudu 'dropped huge Big Brother hint' during Eurovision semi-final draw

Eurovision Song Contest host AJ Odudu appears to have hinted she may be presenting Big Brother when it returns to screens.

AJ and co-presenter Rylan headed to Liverpool where this year's ceremony will be held due to Ukraine's inability to host the competition amid the ongoing Russian conflict.

Following Kalush Orchestra's victory which saw British star Sam Ryder place in second, bosses at the Eurovision Song Contest scrambled to find an alternative host city.

It was later decided that Liverpool would hold the event on May 13 at the M&S Bank Arena on the Royal Albert Dock with the city teaming up to promote Ukraine after their glory.

Fans are convinced that AJ Odudu 'confirmed' she would be hosting Big Brother (BBC)

But during the live semi-final draw, some viewers were left convinced AJ dropped a mega Big Brother bombshell a she was selecting which semi-final each country will appear in.

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She said: "Fancy another one?," which instantly sent fans into a frenzy, with some convinced her quick-line is confirmation for a new TV role as host of the show.

"AJ Odudu saying Davina's iconic line 'fancy another one?', during the allocation draw… that may be a tease to her being our new host of Big Brother," said one.

While a second added: "Not AJ Odudu with the Davina 'fancy another one?'"

The presenter joined co-star Rylan Clark in Liverpool as they revealed which country will compete in each Eurovision semi-final (BBC)

"AJ Odudu we know you're hosting Big Brother with that 'fancy another one?'," commented a third.

Another typed: "AJ dropping that Big Brother hint."

AJ has been tipped to take on the role of Big Brother presenter following the news the iconic programme would be returning to screens – although she has often remained tightlipped on if she has landed the job.

While the Eurovision competition may be being held in the UK, it will be officially hosted by Ukraine.

The mayor of Turin Sindaco di Torino, met with Liverpool's mayor, Joanne Anderson to officially hand over the keys to Eurovision.

The pair were on hand to reveal that Ireland will go up against the likes of Serbia and Latvia (BBC)

During the handover ceremony and semi-final draw, AJ pulled countries out of a bowl while Rylan announced which semi-final and which half they would be appearing in.

Going up against Ireland in the first semi-final will be Serbia, Latvia, Norway, Portugal, Croatia, Malta, Sweden, Moldova, Switzerland, Israel, the Netherlands, Finland, Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic.

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Semi-final two will see Armenia, Cyprus, Romania, Denmark, Belgium, Iceland, Greece, Estonia, Albania, Australia, Austria, Lithuania, San Marino, Slovenia, Georgia and Poland go head to head.

A total of 37 countries are set to take part in Eurovision this year, with Ukraine automatically qualifying as 2022's winners as well as the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain – who each get a free pass because of their financial contributions to the event.

This year, bosses have whittled down four contenders for the UK, including "established artists", with TaP Music being drafted in to represent the hopeful.

Daniel Bird