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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.

Early life and education

Babatúndé Aléshé was born on 2 August 1986. 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.

Career

On stage, Aléshé has performed at the Soho Theatre, the Shaw Theatre, the O2 and the Hackney Empire.

He has featured as an actor on TV in Law & Order: UK, New Tricks, Doctor Who, Pelican Blood, Waking the Dead, EastEnders, and Frankie.

As himself, he has appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox, Soccer AM, Steph's Packed Lunch, The Weakest Link, and Richard Osman's House of Games. In 2022, Aléshé participated in the 22nd series of ITV's I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. He came seventh, after spending eighteen days in the jungle.

In September 2022, Aléshé began his UK stand-up tour Babahood.

In 2024, Aléshé appeared as a contestant in the 18th series of Taskmaster, alongside Andy Zaltzman, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee, and Rosie Jones. He finished in 4th place.

Personal life

Aléshé married his wife, Leonie, in 2015. They have two children together and reside in Hertfordshire.

Awards

He has won the Amused Moose National New Comic Award (2019) and Best Newcomer at the Black Entertainment Comedy Awards.

Filmography

References

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11. 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.
12. 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.
13. "AmusedMoose | Performers | Stand-up Comedy Soho Kings Cross Awards Courses". www.amusedmoose.com. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
14. "Who is Babatunde Aleshe and how old is he?". Heart. Retrieved 3 April 2022.

External links

• Babatunde Aléshé at IMDb

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