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Charlotte Everett

ITV bosses 'bowled over' by AJ on Strictly and 'eye up Love Island hosting role'

Bosses at ITV have reportedly been 'bowled over' by AJ Odudu since she has been competing on Strictly Come Dancing and are eyeing up more TV roles for the star.

It's even rumoured that hosting gig on Love Island could be on the cards for AJ as a possible replacement for current host Laura Whitmore, who at present has revealed no plans to step down.

AJ has had plenty of presenting jobs before so she'd be more than qualified for the job.

A source told Heat magazine: "She's presented a few dating shows and would be the perfect fit. At the moment it's early days, but she is the girl of the moment and has lots of offers coming her way.

"If she is offered the Love Island job she will have to weigh it up seriously as now is her moment and she’s got a lot of opportunities to choose from."

It was previously reported that ITV bosses were looking to replace Laura as the host of the show but an ITV spokesperson denied the rumours.

They said: "Laura has done a fantastic job at the helm of the show both this year."

AJ Odudu could be the next Love Island host (PA)

Other celebs such as Arielle Free, Maya Jama and former Love Islander Maura Higgins have all been listed as potentials to take the coveted summer presenting gig in the past.

AJ has become a much-loved contestant on this year's Strictly alongside her professional dancer partner Kai Widdrington, where they have been awarded some impressive scores.

Just last week they performed a Charleston which saw them land 39 out of a possible 40 points from the judges.

The pair have also been rumoured to have a romantic spark between the two of them.

They haven't yet confirmed the rumours but they also haven't denied the idea of a relationship.

Romance rumoured were fuelled even more when the couple performed to Whitney Houston's 'I have nothing' from The Bodyguard.

AJ and Kai are currently competing on Strictly (BBC)

Which was because Kai was heard saying: "Aww I I love you, I love you so much," as he hugged AJ following their dance.

In the VT before Kai and AJ's Halloween performance AJ's nieces and nephews came to visit their auntie while she was rehearsing when one of her nephews told AJ to give Kai a kiss.

When asked about the rumours, AJ said: "I find it exciting that everyone’s interested in us enough to take note of all of these things.

"The way I see it is, everyone can see how well we’re getting on and how hard we’re working in order to try our best each and every week to put in a solid performance."

Romance rumours have been circulating about AJ and Kai (BBC)

Host Claudia Winkleman seems to have also been interested in the romance as she also encouraged the pair to admit what was really going on.

Following one of their dances, Claudia asked Kai to give AJ a kiss saying that it'd be the right time to kiss her.

However, they seemed to laugh it off and he just kissed her on the had once they'd received their scores from the judges.

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