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| ⚫ | Diane-Louise Jordan (born [[27 February]] [[1960]]) is a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[television presenter]]. She was the first black presenter on the long-running children's television programme ''[[Blue Peter]]'', which she hosted from [[25 January]] [[1990]] until [[26 February]] [[1996]], making her its fourth longest-serving female presenter (after [[Konnie Huq]], [[Valerie Singleton]] and [[Lesley Judd]]). |
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'''Diane Louise Jordan is Represented by Kate Fleming Inc, Artist Management - 01483 890412 kate@katefleminginc.com |
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Jordan is a trained actress, with a degree in [[Theatre Arts]]. She was offered a role in the long-running British [[soap opera]] ''[[Coronation Street]]'', but turned it down for her job on ''Blue Peter''. |
Jordan is a trained actress, with a degree in [[Theatre Arts]]. She was offered a role in the long-running British [[soap opera]] ''[[Coronation Street]]'', but turned it down for her job on ''Blue Peter''. |
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| Born | February 27, 1960 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Television presenter |
| Known for | Blue Peter |
Diane-Louise Jordan (born 27 February 1960) is a British television presenter. She was the first black presenter on the long-running children's television programme Blue Peter, which she hosted from 25 January 1990 until 26 February 1996, making her its fourth longest-serving female presenter (after Konnie Huq, Valerie Singleton and Lesley Judd).
Jordan is a trained actress, with a degree in Theatre Arts. She was offered a role in the long-running British soap opera Coronation Street, but turned it down for her job on Blue Peter.
Jordan is a Christian, and can currently be seen presenting BBC1's religious programme, Songs of Praise. She has also done a lot of work for charity, which includes being a vice-president of National Children's Home.
On 20 July 2007 she married violinist Giles Broadbent at the chapel of Rugby School (Warwickshire). In 2008 she became a confidence coach to ex Death Row convict Kenny Richey, helping him to adjust to life after being released.
Jordan is a keen skier who was, unfortunately, taken off the slopes by helicopter in Verbier after sustaining leg injuries during a January 2008 vacation.
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