TV presenter AJ Odudu opens up about imposter syndrome
AJ Odudu will return to screens this weekend for the launch of an all-new Big Brother, alongside co-star Will Best.
The nation knows all too well about her presenting skills, but what do we know about her love life away from the cameras?
AJ, 35, from Blackburn, is believed to be single following a string of failed relationships.
In 2019, while taking part in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, the presenter confessed to being cheated on by three ex-boyfriends.
AJ shocked viewers further by admitting one of them had slept with her best friend.
Read More… Laurence Fox’s house raided by cops as Met Police confirm arrest of 45-year-old
The Big Brother star was more open about her love life when she travelled back to Nigeria for Channel 4 show Manhunting With My Mum in 2018.
Speaking to the camera, she admitted feeling like there was “a hole” in her life without love and was keen to settle down.
“All my past relationships have gone wrong. Dating apps have failed to deliver. I’ve had loads of failed relationships.
“Sometimes I’m just too much for them, other times they are not enough for me – and a couple of times I’ve been cheated on,” she spilled.
During the show, AJ formed a romantic connection with actor Timini Egbuson and the pair remained in touch.
Don’t Miss…
Strictly’s Neil Jones announces birth of first child with Love Island star[REVEALED]
Paul Young announces engagement five years after wife Stacey’s tragic death[ANNOUNCEMENT]
Adele halts Vegas show to hug fellow music legend in ‘heartwarming’ moment[WATCH]
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info
In the same year, she shared a snap with a mystery man called Jordan Wiggin on Instagram from a trip to Paris together.
After one of her followers asked if he was her man, she and Jordan both liked the comment, but they did not confirm or deny if they were together.
Two years later, the presenter confirmed she was single after the Covid pandemic stumped her chances of love.
Speaking to Mail Online, she said: “It’s so funny because I thought, ‘Right this is the time I’m going to go on a date!’ and then just as I was getting out there, lockdown two happened and now I’m just focused on work.”
In 2021, she joined the cast of Strictly Come Dancing and was partnered up with professional dancer Kai Widdrington.
As the weeks went on, viewers began to speculate that they could be more than dance partners, particularly after their intimate couples’ choice routine.
The presenter had previously claimed the pair were just acting in their up-close performances, but seemingly went back on her word after that particular performance. In response to a fan, she gave a cryptic response by claiming there was “no acting”.
She and Kai were also quizzed about the moment he told her her “loved” her at the end of a routine.
When quizzed on Strictly: It Takes Two, the duo laughed and appeared awkward, before Kai explained: “Well, look. We said this right, and I said this to [AJ], if people react like this then it means we are doing something right, because that is the way the dance should be danced.”
He went on to say they wanted to do the “passionate, fiery and intimate” dance justice.
“If people want to think that, then great but we are just doing our jobs, she was doing her job,” he added.
The dancing duo made it all the way to the final, however she had to withdraw due to a foot injury.
AJ has since said she is “happy” for Kai, who is now dating fellow Strictly professional Nadiya Bychkova.
Big Brother kicks off on ITV1, ITV2 and ITVX at 9pm on October 8.
Source: Read Full Article