AJ Odudu is back with a bang on mainstream TV, but do you know much about her life off screen?
The 37-year-old host is currently believed to be , but she has been open about her history in the past.
Not only did AJ once confess to being on by three of her exes, but she also got candid on “chemistry”; with her co-star.
Here, takes a closer look at the bubbly host's rocky love life – from her brief virgin romance to ‘years of trauma’ after an ex-boyfriend’s infidelity…
Strictly spark
Back in 2021, AJ, whose full name is , starred on the hit BBC competition show Strictly Come Dancing.
Before being after tearing a ligament in her right ankle, AJ hit the headlines for her bond with co-star .
The Latin American pro sparked speculation when he was after their gripping performance inspired by the Bodyguard.
There's a lot of passion, there's a lot of chemistry, there's a lot of romance, it's thrilling!
AJ Odudu
Following this, , telling Flying Eze: “Right, So Kai has not only been teaching me how to dance but he's been teaching me how to act.
“There's a lot of passion, there's a lot of chemistry, there's a lot of romance, it's thrilling!”;
Despite this, she shared: “And in practice, I could not look at Kai without bursting out into laughter.”
She then added: “But now hopefully come Saturday night, I'm going to look at him eye to eye, look in love and it's going to be amazing. But it is awkward!”
Despite this, an insider at the time told New magazine that Kai had been helping the TV star to forget her past boy troubles.
The source said: “AJ has been open about her past relationship history. She does find it hard to trust after previous partners cheated on her. But Kai is a really nice guy.
“He’s helping her get over any previous issues. So far he’s ticking all of the boxes.”
Virgin romance
Back in 2018, when the hit screens, AJ’s connection with a church-goer KC, 34, also found its way into the headlines.
As the pair met up and attempted to get to know each other, KC confessed that he had been saving his virginity for .
The duo adventured on a picnic date in Nigeria when the dreaded sex conversation started, as KC asked: “So have you had sex before? Or are you a chas (chastity) or like me?”
AJ replied: “I’m not chas like you, I don’t have my chastity belt and I’m not regretful of that.”;
Additionally, she shared: “I would say you’re honest, you are open and I like that. I would like to give this a try.”;
But things became even more tense when KC asked AJ if she could teach him a few things “sexually” which soon changed the flow of the conversation completely.
At that point, AJ gave KC the cold shoulder and decided to let him down gently.
Speaking to cameras after the date, AJ admitted: “Having dated guys who just couldn’t keep it in their trousers, KC’s values make him oddly desirable.
“He's such a nice guy, I genuinely don’t believe that he’d ever cheat on me. That’s so good. That’s so great. That’s what I want.
“But the problem is teaching someone and taking someone's virginity.
“That’s too much pressure for me and I don’t want to be responsible for it.”
Mystery man in Paris
Also in 2018, the Blackburn lass was speculated to be dating a man named Jordan Wiggin.
AJ was spotted on a trip to with Jordan and even shared a snap with the mystery man online.
Both AJ and Jordan liked a comment asking: “Your man?” which led to rumours they may have been more than just friends.
But despite this, neither confirmed or denied if they were in a relationship.
A holiday fling
Shortly after this in 2019, AJ was introduced to Duke – a 31-year-old mortgage broker from – on The Hotel special.
The single lad had no idea that he would be paired with the drop-dead gorgeous TV host and while the pair initially seemed to hit it off, sparks quickly began to fly as the energy between them intensified.
AJ was beaming by the end of the date, hailing Duke a “10 out of 10”;.
Duke was first to announce that he wanted to see AJ again, leaving the bombshell thrilled.
While the rest of their time on the show was not aired, it is believed the loved-up pair did stay on to enjoy their of romance together.
Shortly after, posting on social media, AJ described the experience as “so much fun”;.
But AJ failed to respond to questions from fans about the future of her romance with Duke, leading many to assume that the relationship didn’t last.
Cheating heartbreak and ‘years of trauma’
Whilst filming for , AJ shared a heartbreaking confession and revealed that by three ex-partners.
While she decided not to name any of the culprits, AJ was got candid about the heartbreaking love triangle she didn't ask to be a part of.
She explained: “I’ve been cheated on by three ex-boyfriends…
“One of them was sleeping with my best friend.”;
AJ has since spoken out about suffering “years of trauma”; after catching an ex-boyfriend in bed with another woman.
I proceeded to have years of tears and years of trauma away from him
AJ Odudu
She admitted that she originally refused to cry over the shocking betrayal, but struggled to cope with the aftermath as it was so “unexpected.”;
Speaking on the How To Fail , AJ acknowledged that when she discovered her boyfriend being unfaithful, she proceeded to confront the other woman about the affair, before ending the relationship.
She said: “To walk in on that, I was stunned. Seeing that was crazy. I wasn't hysterical. I didn't burst into tears or anything like that.
“I just felt in that moment, I need to gather all the information that I can, and I don't want it from him.
“I want it from her, actually, because weirdly, in that moment, I trusted her more than I trusted him.”;
She then continued: “So, I asked her to put her clothes back on and follow me outside and answer all of my questions, how long had this been going on and whatever.
“And then as soon as that happened, I watched her leave and then I packed all my stuff and got a taxi and left.”;
AJ added: “However, I proceeded to have years of tears and years of away from him.
“It was like this person had, you know, made out that they love me, they see their future with me and it was completely reciprocated.
“We were, in my mind, building towards a positive future together. He was just someone that I just wouldn't ever expect to behave in that way.”;
