Big Brother fans give their verdict on new hosts AJ and Will as they make their debut on best bits special
BIG Brother fans have given their verdict on new hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best as they made their debut tonight.
AJ, 35, and Will, 38, are the new faces of the ITV2 show, which is returning to screens after a five year break on Sunday.
But ahead of the launch show, they fronted the Biggest Best Bits special together.
Viewers were certainly impressed with their presenting skills, taking to X – formerly Twitter – to praise them.
One wrote, “I’m so bloody happy for AJ and Will! I think they’re going to be great,” with another adding, “I think aj and will are absolutely fab already.”
Someone else agreed, “Tbf, I’m really enjoying AJ & Will, they seem to genuinely love the show.”
A fourth said, “I’m pleasantly surprised. AJ and Will have GREAT chemistry together. I like them.”
Big Brother will air its twentieth series on ITV2 this year having enjoyed stints on both Channel 4 and Channel 5.
The Sun revealed earlier this month how the show will be simulcast on the main ITV1 channel as well in a bid to boost ratings.
It is the most prominent location that BB has ever been given.
A TV insider said: “ITV wanted to make sure the comeback landed with a bang so they will kick things off by giving it the most high-profile spot possible.
“They’re hoping that a sensational start will hook the maximum number of viewers on the main channel, then bring them across to ITV2 for the rest of the series.
“This is something which has never been done before. Even when Love Island was at the height of its pulling power, it never had a launch show on ITV1.
“Bosses really want the BB reboot to work and are hoping it will prove just as sensational as when it first launched 23 years ago.”
- Big Brother begins on Sunday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. The launch night will also be aired on ITV1.