Babatunde Aléshé facts for kids

Babatunde Aléshé (born 2 August 1986) is a super funny British actor, comedian, and writer. You might know him from popular TV shows like Celebrity Gogglebox, where he shares his hilarious thoughts on TV. He also bravely took part in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2022 and showed off his cleverness on Taskmaster in 2024.

Early Life

Babatúndé Aléshé was born on 2 August 1986. He grew up in a lively part of London called Tottenham. His family comes from Nigeria. Babatunde follows the Christian faith.

Becoming a Star

Babatunde is a talented performer who has been on many stages. He has performed his comedy at famous places like the Soho Theatre and the Hackney Empire.

You might have seen him acting in some of your favorite TV shows! He has appeared in dramas like Law & Order: UK, New Tricks, and even Doctor Who. He also had roles in EastEnders and Waking the Dead.

Besides acting, Babatunde often appears on TV as himself. He's been on Celebrity Gogglebox, where he watches and comments on TV shows with his friend Mo Gilligan. In 2022, he joined the adventure show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. He spent 18 days in the jungle and finished in seventh place.

In September 2022, Babatunde started his own comedy tour across the UK called Babahood. He loves making people laugh with his stand-up routines.

In 2024, he was a contestant on the popular game show Taskmaster. On the show, he competed against other comedians and celebrities to complete funny and tricky tasks. He finished in 4th place.

His Life Off-Screen

Babatunde is married to his wife, Leonie. They got married in 2015 and have two children together. They live in Hertfordshire, which is just outside London.

Awards and Achievements

Babatunde has won some cool awards for his comedy! In 2019, he won the Amused Moose National New Comic Award. He also won the Best Newcomer award at the Black Entertainment Comedy Awards. These awards show how talented he is as a new comedian.