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AJ Odudu's life off screen from rise to fame to Strictly romance rumours

AJ Odudu is one of the UK’s brightest presenting stars. In her over a decade long career, she’s hosted alongside big names like Emma Willis and Rylan Clark and even appeared for a stint on Strictly Come Dancing - that is until she tore a ligament and had to withdraw from the competition. But aside from her TV roles, what else do we know about the 35 year old’s life off screen? From those Strictly rumours to where she was brought up, here’s the 411 on AJ Odudu… Where was she born? AJ Odudu, full name Onatejiro Odudu, was born on February 12, 1988 in Blackburn, Lancashire to Nigerian parents.
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Emma Willis on being 'present' with her husband Matt and three children this Christmas
The Voice UK presenter has spoken out about her plans this year as she wants to leave a week to the side and spend the time being "present" with the ones she loves.Emma was asked in a recent interview how she planned to spend Christmas this year and whether she and her family followed any traditions.She replied: "Just being together really. We always spend Christmas as a family and get together on 23rd or Christmas Eve and then spend a good five days together."We eat, we sleep, we laugh, we play games, and we just really take time out to be with each other and be present."Emma was also asked if she was ready for Christmas this year, with the presenter admitting it was going to be a "mad scramble" this year.She continued: "Omg, I’m not ready at all but I'#m very excited!"I've slowly been trying to decorate the house and I know I need to do a little more shopping, but time is really ticking."I've also not done any wrapping so it’s probably going to be a bit of a mad scramble on Christmas Eve to get everything ready in time!"Matt and Emma have been very open in the past about how they parent their children and the different steps they take to make sure their children stay happy and safe.The former Busted guitarist spoke on a recent podcast about why he has banned his children from social media.Matt was asked how he deals with the topic of social media with his children and whether they were allowed it.He said on the Sweat, Snot & Tears podcast: "Well we've kind of just had to say no for a while because we watch The Social Dilemma and docs about it."I can't see much good from it for kids.
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Emma Willis says 'time's ticking' as she talks 'mad scramble' with husband Matt and kids
Voice UK presenter discussed her new TUI series, she admitted that she is "not ready at all" for the festive season this year, as she is left with a "mad scramble" before Christmas.Emma was asked in a recent interview if she was ready for Christmas, with the presenter admitting she was very behind.She said: "Omg, I’m not ready at all but I’m very excited!"I’ve slowly been trying to decorate the house and I know I need to do a little more shopping, but time is really ticking."I’ve also not done any wrapping so it’s probably going to be a bit of a mad scramble on Christmas Eve to get everything ready in time!"Emma was then asked if she and Matt had any festive traditions they did with the children.She replied: "Just being together really. We always spend Christmas as a family and get together on 23rd or Christmas Eve and then spend a good five days together."We eat, we sleep, we laugh, we play games, and we just really take time out to be with each other and be present."Matt and Emma have been very open in the past about how they parent their children and the different steps they take to make sure their children stay happy and safe.The former Busted guitarist spoke on a recent podcast about why he has banned his children from social media.Matt was asked how he deals with the topic of social media with his eldest child.He said on the Sweat, Snot & Tears podcast: "Well we've kind of just had to say no for a while because we watch The Social Dilemma and docs about it."I can't see much good from it for kids.
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Lorraine Kelly addresses Anthea Turner 'grudge' after being replaced on maternity leave
Lorraine Kelly has said she doesn't hold a grudge against Anthea Turner, 62, despite what people may believe, after she replaced her on GMTV.The 62-year-old was three months into being a new mum to daughter Rosie, now 28, when she wanted to return to work as a freelancer but was told she wasn't needed. The host swiftly learned that Anthea had stepped into her shoes to present the show alongside Eamonn Holmes.Lorraine shed light on the situation when journalist Elizabeth Day asked her if it was true she was sacked while on maternity leave.The presenter confirmed she was correct, to which the podcast host further asked: "Is that not illegal?"She explained on the How To Fail podcast: "No, not back then.That was 1994 and I was freelance.Sarah Beeny says losing hair was ‘really traumatic’ amid chemo"She [Rosie] was born in June and I was going back to work in September, a couple of months later, but if you’re freelance that’s what you have to do."We just got the call about a week before I was due to come back – I was thinking oh I haven’t lost any of my baby weight, who cares."And I just got the call to say, 'Really, sorry we’ve got Anthea Turner, but do you know what thanks and that’s that'."When asked if she held a grudge against Anthea over the move, she replied: No, not at all."Lorraine went on to say her fellow presenter is a "nice girl" but didn't believed she worked well with Eamonn."Her and Eamonn were like oil and water, and it didn’t work," she added.Lorraine helped launch GMTV back in 1993 by presenting a range of programmes.She went on to co-host Daybreak from 2012 but left in 2014 to focus on her own show.Kaleb Cooper has 'never been so poorly' leaving Jeremy Clarkson alone [LATEST]Emma Willis admits telling Matt
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