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.
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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.
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.
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“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.
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“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.”