Babatunde Aléshé facts for kids

Babatunde Aléshé (born 2 August 1986) is a British comedian, actor, and writer. You might know him from watching TV with his friend Mo Gilligan on Celebrity Gogglebox. He also braved the jungle in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and took on silly challenges in Taskmaster.

Early Life

Babatúndé Aléshé was born on 2 August 1986, in London, England. He grew up in the Tottenham area of London. His family has Nigerian roots. His mother is a Christian and his father is a Muslim, and Babatunde follows the Christian faith.

Career in Comedy and Television

Babatunde is a talented performer who has worked on stage, in television shows, and as a stand-up comedian.

Stage and Stand-Up

Babatunde has performed his comedy routines at famous venues like the Soho Theatre, the O2, and the Hackney Empire. In September 2022, he started his own stand-up comedy tour across the UK called Babahood.

Acting Roles

As an actor, Babatunde has appeared in many popular British TV shows. You may have seen him in:

• Doctor Who (in the episode "The Lodger")
• EastEnders
• Law & Order: UK
• New Tricks
• Waking the Dead

Appearing as Himself

Babatunde is very well known for appearing as himself on game shows and reality TV.

In 2022, he was a contestant on the 22nd series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. He spent 18 days in the Australian jungle and finished in seventh place.

In 2024, he competed in the 18th series of the hilarious game show Taskmaster. He competed against other comedians like Jack Dee and Rosie Jones, finishing in fourth place.

He has also been a guest on shows like Richard Osman's House of Games, The Weakest Link, and Soccer AM.

Personal Life

Babatunde married his wife, Leonie, in 2015. The couple has two children and lives in Hertfordshire, a county near London.

Awards and Recognition

Babatunde's comedy has won him awards.

• Amused Moose National New Comic Award (2019)
• Best Newcomer at the Black Entertainment Comedy Awards

Selected TV and Film Roles

Here is a list of some of Babatunde Aléshé's most well-known roles.