Big Brother hosts confirmed with Strictly star and cheeky TV host to front return of reality giant

ITV have confirmed that AJ Odudu and Will Best have signed on to front the new series of Big Brother.

The broadcaster revealed the news in a video clip, which showed the pair alongside the reality show's iconic eye logo.

Strictly Come Dancing star AJ, 35, will front the reboot alongside former T4 presenter Will, 38, when it returns on ITV2 this autumn.

The news was confirmed in the clip posted to social media by ITV, which showed the pair posing while the Big Brother theme tune played.

Zooming in on the pair's eyes before showing a snap of them together, the video then cut to the show's eye logo.

"Big Brother Host Reveal," the clip was captioned, alongside an eye emoji as the show as teased as "coming soon to ITV2 and ITVX".

AJ said of the news: “I’m so excited to finally be able to say that, yes: I’m hosting Big Brother! I couldn't be happier.

"Following in the footsteps of some of my favourite broadcasting legends to front such an iconic show is an absolute honour - and to do it alongside my amazing friend Will is the icing on the cake.”

While Will added: “I grew up with Big Brother so getting a chance to host it with my mate AJ is a dream come true. I can't wait to tell some housemates not to swear.”

It comes after The Sun revealed that the pair were due to be formally unveiled as the show's hosts ahead of its new series this autumn.

A source said: “AJ has known since last year the Big Brother job was hers but she’s been waiting for her co-host to be confirmed.

“AJ and Will did a brilliant screen test together and their chemistry was brilliant. It was a no brainer. They are great friends too so to be able to work together is really exciting.

“They could not be more excited about joining forces to bring back Big Brother.

“AJ and Will are going to be formally announced by ITV really soon and they can’t wait to get stuck in.”

AJ will join forces with T4 presenter Will, who previously hosted talent show Dance Dance Dance alongside Alesha Dixon.

The Sun first revealed how AJ was finalising terms of her deal with ITV back in November.

She was chosen out of a legion of stars to host the show and beat off competition from stars including Alison Hammond, Emily Atack and Vick Hope.

The job is a big step-up for AJ, who previously hosted Big Brother’s Bit On The Side in 2013.

Will came to prominence as a presenter on Channel 4’s teen show T4 in 2011 and has presented dating show Love Shaft on E4.

Big Brother will be back on-screen on ITV2 and ITVX this summer – with housemates moving into a brand-new pad in London.