Jordan Banjo
Jordan Mayowa Banjo | |
|---|---|
| File:Jordan Banjo.png Banjo in 2019 | |
| Born | Jordan Mayowa Banjo 31 December 1992 |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, actor, presenter |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Children | Cassius Ashley Banjo, Mayowa Angel Banjo |
| Career | |
| Current group | Diversity |
| Dances | Street dance |
| Relatives | Ashley Banjo (brother) |
| Website | www |
Jordan Banjo (born 31 December 1992)[1] is a British street dancer, best known as a current member of the dance troupe Diversity, who won the third series of Britain's Got Talent.
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 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.[3]
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.[4]
It was announced on 17 February 2014 that Jordan and Perri would be the UK hosts for the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2014[5][6]
Jordan and Perri were again announced as UK hosts for the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards for 2015[7] and 2016[8][9]
On 10 November 2016, Banjo was confirmed to be taking part in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here.[10] Jordan Banjo was the fourth celebrity to leave the jungle on the 29 November 2016.[11]
In 2018, Banjo was the backstage digital presenter for Dancing on Ice.[12] The following year, he started co-hosting The Greatest Dancer, with Alesha Dixon.
KISS Breakfast Show
In June 2020 it was confirmed Banjo and fellow Diversity star Perri Kiely, would become the new hosts of the KISS Breakfast Show. The show is to start on 3rd August 2020.[13]
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[14] |
| 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[15] |
| 2019–2020 | The Greatest Dancer | Co-presenter |
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)". Retrieved 5 January 2014.
- ^ "Got to Dance". Retrieved 22 December 2013.
- ^ "Jordan Perri Ultimate block party". Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- ^ "It's official! The fab @Jordan_Banjo & @realperrikiely are the UK hosts for the Kids' Choice Awards this March!". Retrieved 17 February 2014.
- ^ "Kids Choice Awards". Retrieved 18 February 2014.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Road to the Kids' Choice Awards 2015". Nichelodeon. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ^ "Diversity stars return to Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards as hosts". PressParty. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
- ^ "nickelodeonukHave you heard the news? @jordbanjo and @realperrikiely have something REALLY exciting to tell you...! #KCA". Instagram. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
- ^ "Meet your 2016 Celebrity Campmates". ITV. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ^ "Diversity's Jordan Banjo becomes fourth person to leave I'm a Celebrity". ITV News. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ^ "Jordan Banjo joins brother Ashley on Dancing on Ice". 8 December 2017.
- ^ "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.
