Sarah Packer, Chief Showbiz Reporter
08:07 February 26, 2024, Updated 08:07 February 26, 2024
Celebrity Big Brother host AJ Odudu says his dream is to sign a US star for the Netflix series Selling Sunset, saying Americans “don’t understand the concept of the show” and therefore don’t value it. It is acknowledged that there is.
The 36-year-old presenter told MailOnline that she and co-host Will Best, 39, are not trusted to know the line-up, but love watching “two worlds collide” So he said he hopes an American reality star will participate.
AJ said he was especially excited to see American celebrities have no idea who the other housemates were, and was shocked by the lack of food costs, lack of luxury amenities, and harsh treatment from Big Brother. Told.
But Will has set his sights on members of the royal family after Duchess Kate’s uncle Gary Goldsmith was rumored to be joining the cast, and the show’s winning formula is to recruit housemates from different generations. Stated.
Ahead of the new series, AJ said, “I would love to meet someone from ‘Selling Sunset,’ and I’d also like an American.”
“They never fully understand the concept and have no idea who the other British celebrities are. It’s always perfect to see two worlds collide.
“Everyone goes into the scene intending to maintain a squeaky clean celebrity persona, and it’s all going to be filtered and edited the way they want. But in reality, the control is taken out of their hands. The simplest things are stripped from them”, all their luxuries are disarmed on departure.
“We want A-list celebrities to come there and ask, ‘Where’s the champagne?'” We went to them thinking it was going to be something luxurious, but we gave them an economical shopping budget. . ”
Will added: “I want members of different age groups. It’s also intergenerational and seeing the difference between old-school celebrities and new celebrities… Things were more easy-going for them back then…
“I want musicians, athletes, royals, yeah, it would be great to have the royals in there, it’s hilarious, real-life personalities, they’re part of the fabric of current celebrity culture.”
The final season of Britain’s Celebrity Big Brother aired on Channel 5 in 2018, before the commercial show returned on ITV last year.
AJ said he had no idea about the line-up despite starring in the show’s reboot, with rumors rumored to include Love Island winner Ekin-Su Chulçulol, former X Factor star Louis Walsh, Names such as Strictly’s head judge Shirley Ballas have been rumored.
She said, “I don’t even know how many celebrities will be participating.”
“I’m good at keeping secrets. Don’t let this big hunk fool you. I say I know, but I’m not allowed to talk, but I actually don’t know.”
Following the success of the civilian series, AJ said she wouldn’t change anything about her and Will’s presenting style and that co-hosting with a longtime friend was the best part of working on the series.
But die-hard fans can look forward to more eliminations, the return of spin-off show Late and Live, and the launch show will also be broadcast live, allowing viewers to follow the action in real time.
AJ said, “I’m so excited that the launch show will be broadcast live.” Now we are trusted.
“One of the best things about this show and this experience was working with one of my best colleagues.
“Myself and Will have been friends for years and have worked together on various shows, so I’m happy to share with your mates that I know that no matter what, I’m in two safe hands. Working together is like a dream come true, and I hope to do more together. ”
Will added: “I wouldn’t change anything.” I was nervous to announce the reboot because there was a lot of pressure, but the only thing that made me not nervous was knowing that I would be with AJ.
“We have two evictions a week, so we’ll have twice as much time together. We’ll also see each other in the middle of the week.”
In the last series, AJ wowed audiences in a latex catsuit, but she joked that it only fit after the team applied copious amounts of talcum powder.
Now that she is hosting the celebrity version, she wants to make a big impact with her outfits and wants to raise the bar even further.
She said, “I love latex, I love catsuits, but I don’t know what I’m going to wear for my first show.” But I feel like a revolution is about to happen.
“We have finished applying the latex. This is my plea and message to the stylists. This series does not require a whole container of talcum powder and five people and a lot of ambition. Let’s hope it goes.” This series is easier to get into, but just as impactful. ”
- Celebrity Big Brother starts on Monday March 4 at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX
