Producers said to be impressed by his Gogglebox appearances

Babatunde Aléshé has reportedly signed up to take part in the next series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here.

The comedian impressed producers with his appearances on Celebrity Gogglebox next to Mo Gilligan, The Sun reports today.

The 36-year-old has previously appeared on other shows including Soccer AM, Steph's Packed Lunch, The Weakest Link and Richard Osman's House of Games.

As well as his comedy, Aléshé has also created factual content drawing on his experiences of growing up poor in inner-city London and has a few acting credits to his name, such as a small role as a nurse in EastEnders.I’m A Celebrity... is returning to Australia

for the first time in two years this winter, and others said to be taking part include Boy George and Hollyoaks actor Owen

Warner.Comedians have had mixed fortunes on the show but it made major stars of Joel Dommett and Emily Atack.

News that Aléshé has caught the eye of I’m A Celebrity... producers comes the day after Zoe Lyons was revealed to be taking part in the next series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.

Published: 5 Oct 2022