Gogglebox star signs up to I’m A Celebrity as show returns to Australia
thesun.co.ukCOMEDIAN Babatunde Aleshe is swapping Mo Gilligan’s sofa for the Aussie jungle after signing up for I’m A Celebrity. He impressed show bosses with his funny one-liners while sitting next to Mo on Celebrity Gogglebox.
Now he’s heading Down Under for the ITV show, which is returning to its traditional home for the first time in two years this winter.
A show insider said: “Bosses are really excited to have Babatunde in the mix. “He’s become a firm favourite with Celebrity Gogglebox viewers and producers reckon he’ll be a great campmate. “He’s been doing stand-up for years but it’s his banter and constant one-liners with best mate Mo on Celebrity Gogglebox that really impressed the casting team.
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