Jordan Banjo
| Jordan Banjo | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Jordan Banjo 31 December 1992 United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Dancer, actor, presenter |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Website |
www |
| Current group | Diversity |
| Dances | Street dance |
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.
Personal life
He was born in 1992 to a Nigerian father, Funso Banjo, a professional boxer, and an English mother, Danielle Banjo, a former Ballet dancer, who now helps with Diversity's management and also runs Danceworks Studios. Jordan grew up in Wickford, Essex with his older brother, Ashley and their sister Talisa. Jordan was in a relationship with childhood friend and Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson.[2]
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.[3]
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.
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.[4]
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.[5]
It was announced on 17 February 2014 that Jordan and Perri would be the UK hosts for the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2014[6][7]
Jordan and Perri were again announced as UK hosts for the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards for 2015[8] and 2016[9][10]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Britain's Got Talent | Winner, as part of Diversity |
| 2010 | StreetDance 3D | Member of Aaron′s Crew |
| 2012–present | Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew | Mentor |
| 2013 | Got to Dance | Backstage Co-presenter |
| Got to Dance: Auditions Uncut | Voice-over | |
| Jordan and Perri's Ultimate Block Party | Co-presenter | |
| 2014 | Ashley Banjo's Big Town Dance | Himself |
| Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | UK Co-host | |
| Get Your Skills On | Himself | |
| Hacker Time | Himself | |
| Stars at Your Service | Himself | |
| Jordan and Perri′s Xmas Slime | Himself[11] | |
| Release The Hounds: Jingle Hell | Himself, team won £12,000 to split between NSPCC and Beatbullying[12] | |
| 2015 | Diversity Live | Himself |
| Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | UK Co-host | |
| You're Back in the Room | Guest | |
| 2016 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | UK Co-host |
References
- ↑ "Jordan Banjo". Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ↑ Claudia Connell (1 June 2009). "Fame? I want to be a scientist! Diversity's lead dancer insists his exams come first". Dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
- ↑ "'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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Jordan and Perri's Xmas Slime". nickelodeon. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ↑ "Release The Hounds". facebook. Retrieved 24 November 2014.