Huge ITV duo lined up to host The Brit Awards after Mo Gilligan stepped down
AJ Odudu and Will Best have enjoyed a bumper 2023 thanks to the success of ITV2’s Big Brother reboot.
Now it looks like things will get even better for the duo next year, as they have made ITV’s hit list for potential hosts for the 2024 Brit Awards after impressing on the revived reality series.
But I can reveal they will have to beat off competition from the likes of Maya Jama who is also being eyed up by bosses.
They are keen to breathe new life into the show after comedian Mo Gilligan announced he would be stepping down from hosting the show after two years.
It is set to be another huge show when it takes place on March 2, as homegrown stars Dua Lipa and Paloma Faith are in talks to perform.
A source said: “No one was really sure how things were going to pan out after they were announced to host Big Brother but both AJ and Will have gone down amazingly with bosses and viewers at home.
“After six years of solo hosts, a double act would really give the show a new feel, but right now, nothing has been decided beyond the list of potentials drawn up by the organisers.”
Speaking last month, AJ admitted she was told she had “lost her mojo” before bagging the Big Brother job alongside best mate Will.
She said: “I remember having a screen test, and the feedback to my agent was, ‘Oh, we were really looking forward to meeting AJ, but she seems to have lost her mojo.’ I was literally putting on a brave face – and they caught me out. I felt busted, basically.”
Like previous years, the show will take place at The O2 Arena in London with bosses keen to attract the biggest names in music.
Sadly, they have already been dealt a huge blow as superstar Taylor Swift – who is tipped to win – is already a surefire no-show due to touring commitments, as is rapper Nicki Minaj.
This year Harry Styles, Lizzo and Sam Smith all took to the stage.