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Babatunde Aléshé
British actor, comedian, and writer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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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]
In 2024, Aléshé appeared as a contestant in the 18th series of Taskmaster, alongside Andy Zaltzman, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee, and Rosie Jones.[11] He finished in 4th place.
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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.[5]
Filmography
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External links
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