Celebrity Big Brother host AJ Odudu reveals shock engagement to secret boyfriend as famous pals congratulate couple
CELEBRITY Big Brother host AJ Odudu has announced she's engaged to her secret boyfriend.
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AJ Odudu has announced she's engaged to her secret boyfriend
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Taking to Instagram, she wrote: "Hiya love," followed by a heart, ring and puppy eyes emoji.
While the presenter star didn't reveal the name of her beau, she shared a string of loved-up snaps in which they embraced and kissed inside a photo booth.
Another
snap
saw AJ proudly show off her sparkler while wearing a gorgeous feathered dress.
Her partner - who had not previously been known by fans - looked suave in a cream suit, layered above a black tank top, in the shots.
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The Strictly alum's post attracted heaps of comments from her celeb friends, with
Jourdan Dunn added: "Congratulations!!!" while
Joe Baggs, Henry Southan and Yinrun Huang also sent their love.
Up until now, AJ has been believed to be single.
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In December 2021, there were rumours when she was on Strictly that she was dating her dance partner
When quizzed on Strictly: It Takes Two, the duo laughed and appeared awkward, before Kai explained: "If people react like this then it means we are doing something right, because that is the way the dance should be danced."
He went on to say they wanted to do the "passionate, fiery and intimate" dance justice.
"If people want to think that, then great but we are just doing our jobs, she was doing her job," he added.
During her time on Channel 4's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, AJ gave an insight into her previous relationships.
TV presenter AJ does not have any children.
She said: "I've been cheated on by three ex-boyfriends.
"One of them was sleeping with my best friends."
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She shared a string of loved-up snaps with her beau
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They embraced and kissed inside a photo booth
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