Babatunde Aléshé (born 2 August 1986) is a British actor, comedian, and writer. He is known for appearing on several Celebrity Gogglebox specials, the 22nd series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2022, and the 18th series of Taskmaster in late 2024.
Babatunde Aléshé | |
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| Born | Babatúndé Aléshé 2 August 1986 London, England |
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| Website | babatundealeshe |
Early life and education
editBabatúndé Aléshé was born on 2 August 1986.[1][2] He grew up in Tottenham, London, and is of Nigerian descent. His mother is a Christian and his father is a Muslim; Aléshé practises Christianity.[3]
Career
editOn stage, Aléshé has performed at the Soho Theatre, the Shaw Theatre, the O2 and the Hackney Empire.[4]
He has featured as an actor on TV in Law & Order: UK, New Tricks, Doctor Who, Pelican Blood, Waking the Dead, EastEnders, and Frankie.[5][6]
As himself, he has appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox, Soccer AM, Steph's Packed Lunch, The Weakest Link, and Richard Osman's House of Games.[7] In 2022, Aléshé participated in the 22nd series of ITV's I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.[8] He came seventh, after spending eighteen days in the jungle.[9]
In September 2022, Aléshé began his UK stand-up tour Babahood.[10]
In 2024, Aléshé appeared as a contestant in the 18th series of Taskmaster, alongside Andy Zaltzman, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee, and Rosie Jones.[11] He finished in 4th place.
Personal life
editAléshé married his wife, Leonie, in 2015. They have two children together and reside in Hertfordshire.[12][3]
Awards
editHe has won the Amused Moose National New Comic Award (2019)[13] and Best Newcomer at the Black Entertainment Comedy Awards.[14]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Law & Order: UK | Jason | |
| New Tricks | Young Mechanic | ||
| 2010 | Doctor Who | Sean | Episode: "The Lodger" |
| Pelican Blood | Craig | ||
| 2011 | Waking the Dead | Karl Barclay | 2 episodes |
| EastEnders | Sam | 4 episodes | |
| 2012 | Friday UK | Craig UK | Short film |
| 2013 | Frankie | Tim Partington | 1 episode |
| Adots Apprentice | Television miniseries; co-writer | ||
| 2016 | The Naked Poet | Femi | |
| 2020–present | Celebrity Gogglebox | Himself; alongside Mo Gilligan | 5 Series |
| 2021 | The Standup Sketch Show | ||
| 2022 | Richard Osman's House of Games | Himself; contestant | |
| I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! | Himself; contestant | Placed 7th | |
| Sorry, I Didn't Know | Himself | ||
| 2023 | Big Brother: Late and Live | Himself | |
| Sumotherhood | PC Williams | ||
| 2024 | MOBO Awards | Host | with Indiyah Polack |
| The Big Fat Quiz of Telly | Himself | ||
| Taskmaster | Himself; contestant | Series 18 / 10 episodes |
References
edit- ^ "Meet Babatúndé Aléshé - I'm a Celebrity 2022 contestant and comedian". Radio Times. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Who is Babatunde Aléshé and why is he famous? Meet the I'm A Celeb 2022 star". GoodTo. 6 November 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ a b Dessau, Bruce (26 August 2021). "Babatúndé Aléshé interview: the Big Comedy Night MC is on a roll". Evening Standard. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Babatunde-Aleshe-2". Hackney Empire.
- ^ "Who is Babatunde Aleshe and how old is he? Everything you need to know about the Celebrity Gogglebox star". amp.heart.co.uk.
- ^ "Babatunde Aléshé | UTC Artist Management".
- ^ "Celebrity Gogglebox 2022 line-up: Meet the famous telly watchers". Radio Times.
- ^ "I'm A Celebrity 2022 line-up unveiled with Boy George among stars heading to the jungle". ITV News. 31 October 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ "Babatunde Aleshe becomes fifth contestant to be eliminated from I'm a Celebrity". The Independent. 24 November 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
- ^ "Tour For Babatunde Aleshe". Beyond The Joke. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Mensah, Katelyn (30 May 2024). "Taskmaster season 18 line-up confirmed: Rosie Jones, Jack Dee and more join cast". Radio Times. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ Denman, Amy; Elliott-Gibbs, Sam (28 September 2023). "I'm A Celeb's Babatunde Aleshe's wife has given birth to their second child". The Mirror. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "AmusedMoose | Performers | Stand-up Comedy Soho Kings Cross Awards Courses". www.amusedmoose.com. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ "Who is Babatunde Aleshe and how old is he?". Heart. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
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