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.
Early life and education Babatúndé Aléshé was born on 2 August 1986. 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.
Career On stage, Aléshé has performed at the Soho Theatre, the Shaw Theatre, the O2 and the Hackney Empire.
He has featured as an actor on TV in Law & Order: UK, New Tricks, Doctor Who, Pelican Blood, Waking the Dead, EastEnders, and Frankie.
As himself, he has appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox, Soccer AM, Steph's Packed Lunch, The Weakest Link, and Richard Osman's House of Games. In 2022, Aléshé participated in the 22nd series of ITV's I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. He came seventh, after spending eighteen days in the jungle.
In September 2022, Aléshé began his UK stand-up tour Babahood.
In 2024, Aléshé appeared as a contestant in the 18th series of Taskmaster, alongside Andy Zaltzman, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee, and Rosie Jones. He finished in 4th place.
Aléshé played the character of Jordan in William Ivory's play The Market Deeping Model Railway Club, which premiered at Nottingham Playhouse in July 2026.
Personal life Aléshé married his wife, Leonie, in 2015. They have two children together and reside in Hertfordshire.
Awards He has won the Amused Moose National New Comic Award (2019) and Best Newcomer at the Black Entertainment Comedy Awards.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2009 Law & Order: UK Jason New Tricks Young Mechanic 2010 Doctor Who SeanEpisode: "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 Femi2020–presentCelebrity GoggleboxHimself; alongside Mo Gilligan5 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 The Big Fat Quiz of Telly Himself Taskmaster Himself; contestant Series 18 / 10 episodes2025Strictly Come Dancing Chrismas SpecialWith Nancy Xu2026The Great British Bake Off Stand Up CancerSeries 9 Episode 1
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