Big Brother star AJ Odudu reveals secret way she supports co-host Will Best

AJ Odudu and Will Best have hosted Big Brother since 2023 (Picture: Vianney Le Caer/Shutterstock)

AJ Odudu has revealed the secret way she helps Will Best through particularly stressful moments on the show.

The 37-year-old presenter began co-hosting the ITV revival of Big Brother back in 2023 alongside Will, 40.

This Sunday, Big Brother’s third civilian edition is set to get underway.

The legendary series, which began on Channel 4 in 2000 before moving to Channel 5, has released two civilian editions and two celebrity editions so far, with AJ and Will filling the shoes of legendary host Davina McCall.

However, speaking to Metro and other media, the pair have shed light on the most difficult aspects of hosting Big Brother and what fans at home fail to understand.

Asked about their most challenging moments on Big Brother so far, AJ began by saying: ‘At the end of the day, it’s live television.

The presenters spoke to Metro about their most difficult moments hosting the series (Picture: Shutterstock for Big Brother) The reality TV show is set for more drama after an explosive celebrity series (Picture: ITV)

‘We’re on for just under three hours and so for me, sometimes the difficulty is holding myself in a latex suit without going to the bathroom. Sometimes that’s really challenging.

‘People are watching at home and I’m like, guys, my bunions are crying. This latex is pulling at me. I’m dehydrated and I’m keeping the chats and good vibes going. It’s harder than it looks.’

She then explained: ‘But when we do the exit interviews, Will is having a meltdown next to me. He’s trembling so I have to hold his hand.

Will then added: ‘Yeah, in that scenario we are asking the questions that we know the viewer wants the answer to. So, we’re doing what has to be done.

‘I never look at our interviews and feel like we’ve gotten into battle. It’s a conversation and what makes those conversations so interesting is the challenge that we have to potentially hold people accountable for some of their actions in the Big Brother house and get behind their thought process.

‘That’s what’s interesting. It’s their opportunity to really elaborate on certain instances that have occurred in the house. We’re there to give them an opportunity to explain to explain themselves.’

Will went on to explain how it was particularly difficult seeing some celebrities and civilians on Big Brother get booed by fans.

AJ, pictured with Vernon Kay, shed light on the difficulties of live TV (Picture: Copyright: ITV) The civilian series of Big Brother will return this week (Picture: ITV)

‘I think one of the hardest things about the show is watching someone come out to boos and you appreciate that these are only people.

‘I feel like no one at home really understands how hard it is exiting the Big Brother house to a crowd holding up banners saying get such a person out and booing. I think that’s difficult to watch sometimes.’

Ahead of the new series airing, both presenters said they have no idea who is going to be entering and what is in store for them.

However, they did claim that the series has been becoming ‘more mischievous’ in recent years

‘I do have a suspicion that Big Brother is going to be maybe even more mischievous,’ Will claimed.

‘I find conflict anxiety inducing, and I tend to watch from behind my hands. But it’s funny, though, because when I think back on some of my favourite series in the past, my memories aren’t of the arguments. They’re of people just having a nice time.’

Big Brother starts on Sunday September 28 at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.

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