‘It's been eye-opening'

Friends Emma Willis and AJ Odudu on why they’re helping struggling businesses

- IAN MACEWAN

EMMA AND AJ GET TO WORK NEW MONDAY / W / 8PM / EP 1 of 4 / FACTUAL

Presenters and pals Emma Willis and AJ Odudu have wanted to work together on their own series for a while.

And now they’re finally getting the chance as they embark on a mission to help family-run businesses that are struggling to get back on their feet after lockdown.

The new four-part series on W follows the enthusiastic pair as they roll up their sleeves and get stuck in working for a variety of small firms across the country.

Here, Emma, 45, and AJ, 33, currently one of the stars of Strictly 2021, tell us more about their feel good travelogue…

Why did you want to make this series?