‘Keen as mustard’ AJ Odudu in bombshell talks to star in I’m A Celebrity after Big Brother work drops off

BIG Brother host AJ Odudu is in talks to join I’m A Celebrity. The 38-year-old has told ITV bosses she is “keen as mustard” for a place in the jungle later this year. AJ Odudu is in talks to join I’m A Celebrity Credit: ITV How AJ might look in the jungle later this year AJ is an ITV regular but has seen her work commitments drop off this year. Her appearances on the main Big Brother show alongside Will Best, starting on September 13, have been cut from 35 to nine — meaning she is free to fly to Australia. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! A source said: “Once AJ’s Big Brother working dates were secured, she put herself into the frame for I’m A Celebrity. “She’s had early conversations about taking part and has made it clear she can absolutely make the dates they need her to. AJ’s appearances on the main Big Brother show have been cut down Credit: Rex Stunning AJ is an ITV regular but has seen her work commitments drop off Credit: Instagram “AJ loves the show and would love facing the Bushtucker Trials.” The Sun revealed last month how Love Island’s Chloe Burrows and influencer Sharky were in talks. It came after we told in the summer how Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page and presenter Ade Adepitan have also been linked. A source added: “ITV go to great lengths to secure the line-up they think will best serve the audience. Most read in TV “Final decisions will be made closer to November when the cast are due to fly out to Australia.” ITV said: “Any names suggested are just speculation.” Comment now