Babatunde Aléshé is an admired actor, writer, and comedian, best known for his appearances on EastEnders and Celebrity Gogglebox. Having regularly performed for audiences at iconic venues such as the O2 and Hackney Empire, his comedic performances are enjoyed by spectators of all ages. A stand-out performer, Babatunde showcases his fresh perspective and on-stage charisma when hired for events.
Starting his television career in 2003, Babatunde appeared in New Tricks before securing his first role in the profound BBC series, EastEnders. Having played his notorious role of Sam, the specialist nurse, he was beloved by audiences for many years and his career was followed by many opportunities, including appearances on the Jonathon Ross Stand Up Club, Guessable, and Don’t Hate the Playaz. In 2020, Babatunde was featured in the Black, British, and Funny documentary which proudly celebrated artists and icons from the Black British circuit.
Renowned for his role in the multi award-winning Celebrity Gogglebox, Babatunde appears alongside Mo Gilligan to share his opinions on popular television shows. As a respected TV personality, he has also joined the cast of the 2022 series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here, finishing the competition as the fifth celebrity to be eliminated. In addition to his success in comedy, Babatunde has authored treasured content which draws on his personal story growing up in inner central London. As an experienced performer, he supported Mo Gilligan on his sold-out tour and appeared at the O2 Arenas Black British Takeover in 2021.
Babatunde Aléshé has created an illustrious career for himself within the entertainment industry and he has now become highly sought-after for many different events. Recognised for his natural ability to engage audiences of all types, Babatunde won the 2019 Amused Moose Natural New Comic Award, followed by the Best Newcomer at the Black Entertainment Comedy Awards. When looking for an experienced performer to inspire and entertain audiences at your next event, do not hesitate in hiring Babatunde!
How to hire Babatunde Aléshé
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Babatunde Aléshé for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
** We do not accept requests for autographs, signed merchandise, fan mail, birthday messages or any other non-commercial contact with the speakers or acts. Each speaker on the website may not have necessarily worked with Champions in the past but are known to perform such engagements within the industry.
- Appeared in the 2022 series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
- Starred in Celebrity Gogglebox
- Supported Mo Gilligan in his sold out national tour
- Appeared at the O2 Arenas Black British Takeover
- Won the Amused Moose Natural New Comic Award
- Awarded Best Newcomer at the Black Entertainment Comedy
- Appeared in Romesh Ranganathan’s reboot of The Weakest Link
- Appeared in Guessable
- Appeared in the Stand Up Sketch Show
- Appeared in Jonathon Ross Stand Up Club
- Appeared in Don’t Hate the Playaz
- Appeared in Stand Up to Cancer
- Featured in Black, British, and Funny documentary
- Appeared in Waking the Dead
- Appeared in Pelican Blood
- Appeared in The Naked Poet
