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In September 2022, Aléshé began his UK [[stand-up]] tour ''Babahood''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-23 |title=Tour For Babatunde Aleshe |url=https://www.beyondthejoke.co.uk/content/11697/tour-babatunde-aleshe |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=Beyond The Joke |language=en}}</ref>
In September 2022, Aléshé began his UK [[stand-up]] tour ''Babahood''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-23 |title=Tour For Babatunde Aleshe |url=https://www.beyondthejoke.co.uk/content/11697/tour-babatunde-aleshe |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=Beyond The Joke |language=en}}</ref>


From 12 September 2024, Aléshé appears as a contestant in the 18th series of [[Taskmaster (TV series)|''Taskmaster'']], alongside [[Andy Zaltzman]], [[Emma Sidi]], [[Jack Dee]], and [[Rosie Jones (comedian)|Rosie Jones]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Taskmaster on Channel 4 HD at 9:00pm September 12th 2024 |url=https://digiguide.tv/programme-details/Channel+4+HD/12+September+2024/20:00/Taskmaster/Game+Show/ |website=Digiguide |access-date=13 September 2024}}</ref>
Aléshé appeared as a contestant in the 18th series of [[Taskmaster (TV series)|''Taskmaster'']], alongside [[Andy Zaltzman]], [[Emma Sidi]], [[Jack Dee]], and [[Rosie Jones (comedian)|Rosie Jones]]. He finished 4th, behind Zaltzman, Dee and Sidi.<ref>{{cite web |title=Taskmaster on Channel 4 HD at 9:00pm September 12th 2024 |url=https://digiguide.tv/programme-details/Channel+4+HD/12+September+2024/20:00/Taskmaster/Game+Show/ |website=Digiguide |access-date=13 September 2024}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==

Revision as of 12:49, 17 November 2024

Babatunde Aléshé
Born
Babatúndé Aléshé

(1986-08-02) 2 August 1986 (age 38)
London, England
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • writer
Websitebabatundealeshe.com

Babatunde Aléshé (born 2 August 1986) is a British actor, comedian and writer. He is known for appearing on Celebrity Gogglebox, and the 22nd series of British television series I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.

Early life and education

Babatúndé 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

On 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]

Aléshé appeared as a contestant in the 18th series of Taskmaster, alongside Andy Zaltzman, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee, and Rosie Jones. He finished 4th, behind Zaltzman, Dee and Sidi.[11]

Personal life

Aléshé married his wife, Leonie, in 2015. They have two children together and reside in Hertfordshire.[12][3]

Awards

He has won the Amused Moose National New Comic Award (2019)[13] and Best Newcomer at the Black Entertainment Comedy Awards.[14]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
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
Taskmaster Himself; contestant Series 18 / 10 episodes

References

  1. ^ "Meet Babatúndé Aléshé - I'm a Celebrity 2022 contestant and comedian". Radio Times. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Babatunde-Aleshe-2". Hackney Empire.
  5. ^ "Who is Babatunde Aleshe and how old is he? Everything you need to know about the Celebrity Gogglebox star". amp.heart.co.uk.
  6. ^ "Babatunde Aléshé | UTC Artist Management".
  7. ^ "Celebrity Gogglebox 2022 line-up: Meet the famous telly watchers". Radio Times.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "Babatunde Aleshe becomes fifth contestant to be eliminated from I'm a Celebrity". The Independent. 24 November 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  10. ^ "Tour For Babatunde Aleshe". Beyond The Joke. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  11. ^ "Taskmaster on Channel 4 HD at 9:00pm September 12th 2024". Digiguide. Retrieved 13 September 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.