| Babatunde Aléshé |
Babatunde Aléshé is a British actor, comedian and writer.[1] 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!.
Aléshé has performed at the Soho Theatre, the Shaw Theatre, the O2 and the Hackney Empire.[2]
As an actor, Aléshé has featured in , New Tricks, Doctor Who, Pelican Blood, Waking the Dead, EastEnders and Frankie.[3] [4] As himself, he has appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox, Soccer AM, Steph's Packed Lunch, the Weakest Link and Richard Osman's House of Games.[5]
In 2022, Aléshé participated in the 22nd series of ITV's I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.[6] He came 7th, after spending 18 days in the jungle.[7]
In May 2024 it was announced Aléshé would appear as a contestant in the 18th series of Taskmaster, alongside Andy Zaltzman, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee and Rosie Jones.
He has won the Amused Moose National New Comic Award (2019)[8] and Best Newcomer at the Black Entertainment Comedy Awards.[9]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 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 | |