AJ Odudu’s mystery fiancé has been revealed as Peter Gibson, an American art director originally from Idaho and currently based in New York. The Big Brother presenter, 37, recently announced her engagement by sharing photos of her diamond ring and a sweet picture of the couple, captioned “Hiya love.” Though their relationship had remained private for years, it’s now confirmed that the couple plans to start a new chapter together in the UK.
Pete, who was spotted backstage with AJ during the filming of Celebrity Big Brother earlier this year, is currently employed at the brand agency Wieden + Kennedy, which has offices in New York, London, and Mexico.
AJ is presently in Seattle with Pete as they begin planning their wedding. Pete has an impressive background, having previously worked as a graphic designer for Apple and as an art director at Hypebeast.
It’s believed AJ has been making secret visits to New York to spend time with him, but the couple has agreed that settling in London makes the most sense for their future together.
A source has revealed that AJ Odudu, who usually keeps her love life private, was so thrilled about her engagement that she decided to share the joyful news publicly. Her fiancé, Pete, living in New York, allowed them to date away from the spotlight—an arrangement that suited AJ perfectly, especially as Pete isn’t active on social media.
Now, Pete is preparing to move to the UK so they can live together and build a future. Given his versatile career as an art director and creator, and with AJ’s career soaring in the UK, the move made practical sense. The couple is said to be overjoyed and eager to make their relationship official with marriage.
The engagement announcement came as a surprise to fans, as many didn’t even know AJ was in a relationship. However, Pete has appeared subtly in her life for some time—joining her at group workouts and supporting her behind the scenes during her Celebrity Big Brother hosting stint in April.
Although AJ has kept her romantic life largely out of the public eye, she was previously linked to her Strictly Come Dancing partner, Kai Widdrington. MailOnline has reached out to her representatives for comment.
AJ Odudu competed with Kai Widdrington on the 2021 series of Strictly Come Dancing and quickly became a fan favorite and one of the top contenders to win. However, just days before the final, she was forced to pull out after tearing a ligament in her right ankle. At the time, AJ expressed how “deeply upset” she was about missing the chance to perform, while Rose Ayling-Ellis went on to win the competition.
Despite the setback, AJ’s passion for dance remains strong. This week, she shared a heartwarming video on Instagram of her being twirled by her fiancé, Pete, as part of a joyful collection of family photos celebrating their engagement. She also posted an intimate black-and-white photo, laughing in Pete’s arms, and followed it with an Instagram story showing off her diamond ring over breakfast — a clear sign of the happiness the couple is currently enjoying.