Strictly Come Dancing's AJ Odudu chosen as spokesperson for Eurovision Song Contest

dailystar.co.uk:

Strictly Come Dancing’s AJ Odudu has been elected as the UK’s spokesperson for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest.The event, which will be held on May 14, sees countries from all over Europe come together as they battle it out to win the title.After her appearance on Strictly, a number of doors have opened up for AJ since her bright personality and stunning looks have made her extremely popular with the public.AJ’s Eurovision gig will be set up in Salford, Manchester and she is entrusted to read out the scores on live television, to be shared with the rest of the world.This year will be the first time the BBC will base the UK's announcer outside of the country’s capital, London.AJ spoke about the opportunity and said: “I’ve watched the contest ever since I was a kid, when I fell in love with the pure joy of it, and the fact it’s coming up North is amazing.

It’s like the Eurovision stars have aligned for me.”The shining Strictly star has gone on to present a number of shows since her performance in the 2021 final was cut short due to a torn ankle ligament.The 34-year-old has landed presenting roles on Channel 4’s The Bridge, BBC’s Picture Slam and E4’s The Big Blow Out and Married At First Sight UK.AJ was also recently announced as The Perfume Shop’s first ever celebrity ambassador after 30 years on our high streets.