Strictly star AJ Odudu is reportedly being lined up for a stint in the I\u2019m A Celebrity jungle after finding space in her schedule.<\/p>\n
The Sun<\/a> claims the Big Brother host has told ITV bosses she is \u201ckeen as mustard\u201d to take part in the next series. Her lighter presenting workload could reportedly allow her to make the trip to Australia.<\/p>\n AJ remains paired with Will Best as host of Big Brother 2026<\/a>. The presenter is now among the latest names to join the I\u2019m A Celebrity 2026 rumoured line-up<\/a>.<\/p>\n AJ is said to have put herself forward for the show after discovering she had room in her diary.<\/p>\n \u201cOnce AJ\u2019s Big Brother working dates were secured, she put herself into the frame for I\u2019m A Celebrity,\u201d a source claimed.<\/p>\n \u201cShe\u2019s had early conversations about taking part and has made it clear she can absolutely make the dates they need her to,\u201d they added.<\/p>\n The presenter has also reportedly told ITV that she can meet the demands of the programme. The 38-year-old is said to be enthusiastic about life in camp, including taking on some of the show\u2019s toughest challenges.<\/p>\n \u201cAJ loves the show and would love facing the Bushtucker Trials,\u201d the source added.<\/p>\n An ITV spokesperson told Entertainment Daily: \u201cAny names suggested for I\u2019m A Celebrity\u2026 Get Me Out of Here! are pure speculation.\u201d<\/p>\n AJ is the latest television personality to be connected with the next I\u2019m A Celebrity series.<\/p>\n Love Island star Chloe Burrows and influencer Sharky have also reportedly been in talks about entering the jungle.<\/p>\n Gavin & Stacey actor Joanna Page and presenter Ade Adepitan have also been linked with possible places in camp.<\/p>\n AJ\u2019s Big Brother workload has reportedly dropped from 35 main-show appearances to nine this year.<\/p>\n The new series begins on 13 September, with AJ and Will returning as hosts. Will is also set to take part in this year\u2019s series of Strictly Come Dancing.<\/p>\n I\u2019m A Celebrity is expected to return later this year, although ITV has yet to confirm its official line-up.<\/p>\n For now, AJ\u2019s reported interest gives viewers another name to watch as speculation over this year\u2019s jungle cast continues.<\/p>\nAJ Odudu has held early I\u2019m A Celebrity talks<\/h2>\n
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Who else has been linked to I\u2019m A Celebrity 2026<\/h2>\n
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When AJ Odudu\u2019s schedule and cast decision could be settled<\/h2>\n