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Jordan Banjo
Jordan Banjo
Born	Jordan Mayowa Banjo; 31 December 1992 (age 32); Wickford, Essex, England
Occupation(s)	Street dancer, television and radio presenter
Years active	2007–present
Spouse	Naomi Courts (m. 2022)
Children	3
	Career
Current group	Diversity
Dances	Street dance
Relatives	Ashley Banjo (brother)

Jordan Mayowa Banjo (born 31 December 1992)^[1] is a Nigerian-British street dancer, best known as a current member of the dance troupe Diversity, who won the third series of Britain's Got Talent. He and fellow Diversity star Perri Kiely co-host the KISS weekday breakfast show. He is the younger brother of fellow Diversity member Ashley Banjo.

Dancing career

Before 2007: Swift Moves Juniors

Prior to the formation of Diversity in 2007 Jordan was a member of Swift Moves Juniors, along with fellow Diversity members Sam Craske and Warren Russell.^[2]

2007–present: Diversity

Jordan is currently a member of the dance troupe Diversity, who were formed in 2007 and won the third series of Britain's Got Talent in 2009.

Television and radio presenting career

Television work and presenting

Jordan, alongside fellow Diversity member Perri Kiely, took on the role of the backstage presenters for the fourth series of Got to Dance in the Spring of 2013.

In Summer 2013, Jordan and Perri hosted their own television show called Jordan and Perri's Ultimate Block Party, which saw them transform a club (Swim Team, Youth Club etc.) into a dance troupe.

It was announced on 17 February 2014 that Jordan and Perri would be the UK hosts for the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2014

Jordan and Perri were again announced as UK hosts for the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards for 2015 and 2016

On 10 November 2016, Banjo was confirmed to be taking part in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here. Jordan Banjo was the fourth celebrity to leave the jungle on 29 November 2016.

In 2018, Banjo was the backstage digital presenter for Dancing on Ice. The following year, he started co-hosting The Greatest Dancer with Alesha Dixon.

In 2021, Banjo appeared as Viper on The Masked Dancer. He was the first celebrity to be unmasked.

In 2023, he was runner up in I'm a Celebrity... South Africa.^[3]

Radio work

On 3 August 2020 Banjo, and fellow Diversity star Perri Kiely, became the new hosts of the KISS Breakfast Show. Replacing Tom & Daisy.^[4]^{[needs update]}

Filmography

Year	Title	Role
2009	Britain's Got Talent	Winner, as part of Diversity
2010	StreetDance 3D	Member of Aaron's Crew
2012–2014	Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew	Mentor
2013	Got to Dance	Backstage Co-presenter
	Got to Dance: Auditions Uncut	Voiceover
	Jordan and Perri's Ultimate Block Party	Co-presenter
2014	Jordan and Perri's Xmas Slime	Himself^[5]
2014–present	Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards	UK Co-host
2015	Diversity Live	Himself
2016	I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!	Participant
2018	Dancing on Ice	Backstage Digital Host^[6]
2019–2020	The Greatest Dancer	Co-presenter
2020	The Chase Celebrity Special	Contestant
2020	Catchphrase Celebrity Christmas Special	Contestant
2020	Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Celebrity Special	Christmas Special, Contestant
2020–present	KISS Breakfast	Presenter with Perri Kiely
2021	The Masked Dancer	Viper
2021	Eat Well For Less	Co-presenter
2023	I'm a Celebrity... South Africa	Participant

References

^ "Jordan Banjo". Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
^ "'Diversity Juniors' vs Trial n Error Crew Street Dance Battle (The Jump Off 77)". YouTube. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
^ "I'm A Celebrity Unveils Line-Up For Upcoming All Stars Series In South Africa". HuffPost UK. 26 March 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
^ "Diversity duo replace Tom & Daisy on KISS Breakfast". RadioToday. 23 June 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
^ "Jordan and Perri's Xmas Slime". nickelodeon. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
^ "Twitter:Joining @Schofe, @hollywills..." @dancingonice. 8 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.

External links

[1] "Jordan Banjo". Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2014.

[2] "'Diversity Juniors' vs Trial n Error Crew Street Dance Battle (The Jump Off 77)". YouTube. Retrieved 5 January 2014.

[3] "I'm A Celebrity Unveils Line-Up For Upcoming All Stars Series In South Africa". HuffPost UK. 26 March 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2023.

[4] "Diversity duo replace Tom & Daisy on KISS Breakfast". RadioToday. 23 June 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2020.

[5] "Jordan and Perri's Xmas Slime". nickelodeon. Retrieved 29 November 2014.

[6] "Twitter:Joining @Schofe, @hollywills..." @dancingonice. 8 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.

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