19 July 2023 , 12:36
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AJ Odudu has spoken out about being "mistaken for every single Black woman on the telly" in a candid chat with Keith Lemon and fellow presenter Will Best.
The Strictly Come Dancing star and her Big Brother co-host join the comedian for his brand new series of Shopping with Keith Lemon, which returns on ITV2 tonight.
In an exclusive clip for tonight's episode, AJ pushes a shopping trolley around a store with Keith and Will as she addresses being mistaken for other famous women.
"In my time I have been mistaken for every single Black woman on the telly," she says before listing the famous women she's been mistaken for. "Whoopi Goldberg, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Alexandra Burke..."
TV favourite AJ has hosted on Comic Relief, backstage on The Voice UK and The Voice Kids as well as recently co-hosting the revival of The Big Breakfast.
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AJ and Will join Keith in the new series (ITV)Keith is back with a brand new series as he takes out famous faces shopping and other fun activities whilst having a gossip about their life and career.
Holly Willoughby, Mel B and Gemma Collins are among the previous guests Keith has grilled during his shopping trips.
AJ and Will will join forces as the new hosts of Big Brother when the iconic show returns to ITV2 and ITVX later this year.
Big Brother first premiered in the UK in July, 2000 on Channel 4 and featured a 24-hour live feed that enabled fans to tune into the action at any given time. The reality series moved to Channel 5 from 2011 to 2018 before coming to an end.
After five years, the series returns and a cast of ordinary people will take up residence in the infamous TV house for up to six weeks with cameras watching their every move.
Speaking about her new hosting role, AJ said: "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."