Jordan Banjo: Get to know the Diversity dancer
Dancer, radio host, TV presenter, legend!
Shooting to fame way back in 2009, after dance troupe Diversity set the stage alight on Britain's Got Talent, Jordan Banjo has carved out an impressive career in the world of entertainment.
From appearances on the likes of I'm A Celebrity and Loose Men, to hosting the KISS Breakfast show alongside BFF Perri Kiely for five and a half years, Jordan Banjo is one of the most-loved celebs around.
Who is Jordan Banjo?
Jordan Banjo is a professional dancer and a prominent member of award-winning dance troupe Diversity. Since first appearing on BGT back in 2009, Jordan has gone on to become a popular figure on both TV and Radio.
How old is he?
Jordan was born on the 31st December in 1992, making him 33-years-old.
Is Jordan Banjo on KISS?
Jordan first joined the KISS family back in 2019 alongside his best mate Perri Kiely. The pair hosted the KISS Breakfast show for five and half years, with their last show airing on Friday 30th January 2026.
Still being a great friend of the station, Jordan shared his gratitude for his time at KISS following his last words on-air.
He wrote on Instagram: 'After over 1200 shows, 5 and a half years, that’s Kiss breakfast complete🙏🏾❤️ There’s way to many thank yous to do individually, but if you’ve were on that team over the years from production to social to commercial to everything else, thank you because you made the show what it was too!
'Thank you to my brother @realperrikiely, look what we done G❤️ You already know the deal but I’m beyond proud of you man. Big up to the OG member of the team too @robtobinuk from the start to the end bro and more to come.
'But the main thank you has to go to you, if you let us be part of your mornings and your lives and spent that time with us, you have no idea how much it means! We’ve had thousands of messages and trust me they don’t go unnoticed, we’re seeing them all, thank you again❤️ We’ll see you soon🎙️'.
Not only will KISS forever be in Jordan's heart, it will also forever be on his skin, as the dancer has the KISS logo tattooed on his leg!
Where is he from?
Jordan Banjo was born in Wickford in Essex.
How tall is he?
Jordan Banjo's height is 1.98m, which is 6'5".
Are Jordan and Ashley Banjo related?
Yes - they're brothers! Ashley is the eldest and his birthday is 4th October 1988. A lot of people think they're twins, but they're not.
Jordan Banjo on Britain's Got Talent
Diversity were crowned the winners of series three of Britain's Got Talent in 2009, beating Susan Boyle in the process,
Led by Jordan’s brother Ashley Banjo, the group is made-up of friends from Essex and East London. When auditioning for the show, the group described themselves as being "diverse in age, race, height and hairstyles."
Jordan was just 16-years-old when the group appeared on BGT, with other members still at school, working or at uni. Back in the Britain’s Got Talent Days, there were 14 members of Diversity.
Watch Diversity's performances from their time on Britain's Got Talent:
Are Diversity still together?
They are indeed! Diversity are heading out on their 'SOUL' tour in February and March 2026.
The synopsis for the show reads: 'The future is now. Humans have become plugged in and completely connected to a world full of Artificial Intelligence – A world in which it is hard to distinguish reality from fiction. AI has become so advanced it’s considered a life form of its very own.
'Is this the next stage in our evolution? What exactly have we created? What makes us human? ... SOUL'.
When was Jordan Banjo on I'm A Celeb?
Jordan took part in the 16th series of I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in 2016. He headed into the Australian jungle along with comedian Joel Dommett and Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas.
After taking part in five Bushtucker trials: Tomb of Torment, Stranded, The Hungry Games: Catch a Crawling Critter, The Hungry Games: The Final, Claim of Thrones: Vicious Circle and Hell or High Water, Jordan was the fourth contestant to be voted off.
However, Jordan then made the brave decision to RETURN to the jungle in 2023, taking part in the first ever All Stars series of I'm A Celeb: South Africa, which saw him reunite with camp BFF Carol Vorderman.
The series was filmed in 2022 and saw Jordan come second to Myleene Klass. He said he'd had a much "better time" in the jungle and that he hadn't quite "been ready" for it first time around.
Jordan Banjo on The Masked Dancer
Jordan appeared on the first ever UK series of The Masked Dancer in 2021, following the success of two series of The Masked Singer. Jordan was sadly the first to be unmasked, having performed as Viper to 'Are You Gonna Go My Way' by Lenny Kravitz in an incredibly fiery routine!
Jordan Banjo on Loose Men
Loose Men, a special spin-off of ITV's Loose Women, returned in October 2022 with panelists Ore Oduba, Andi Peters and The Chase’s Shaun Wallace - and, of course, our very own Jordan!
The show on 20th October saw the lads discuss health, marriage and dad guilt - touching on mental health matters, and talking frankly about their negative experiences, including body image and panic attacks.
Jordan bravely opened up about body shaming, discussing his post-lockdown experiences. The star revealed that a 'bit of banter' led to him feeling embarrassed about lockdown weight gain, and afraid to leave the house.
Further discussing his mental health, Jordan opened up about his experiences when his wife Naomi fell seriously ill with sepsis in 2019, following the birth of their second child. He discussed how despite appearing 'strong' on the outside, "inside I was freaking out".
Watch Jordan Banjo on Loose Men:
Who is Jordan Banjo's wife?
Jordan Banjo is married to Naomi Courts, the mother of his son Cassius and daughter Mimi, and his youngest Atreus Funso. Jordan first met Naomi at Sugar Hut, a nightclub in Brentwood in 2013, but they didn't start dating until two years later.
Jordan popped the question to Naomi in January 2020, whilst the pair were enjoying a holiday together in the Maldives.
Sharing an adorable selfie in front of the spectacular 'Will U Marry Me?' fire sign he'd constructed in the sea, Jordan wrote: 'Well she didn’t say no💍❤️'. (sic)
When did they get married?
On Sunday 14th August 2022, Jordan and Naomi officially tied the knot! It's safe to say the pair were very excited for the ceremony, with Jordan writing on his Instagram the day before: 'Tomorrows the BIG DAY, WE’RE GETTING MARRIED💒❤️ Feels a long time coming but also like it’s come round super fast, marrying my best friend, and tomorrows she’s MRS NAOMI BANJO🙌🏾❤️! Gotta get used to saying that👀' (sic).
The stunning wedding took place in Hertfordshire, after the pair had to delay their nuptials amid COVID-19.
Sharing some stunning pics of their magical day, Jordan wrote: 'There’s so many people to thank for making the wedding so beautiful…but we all know a huge part of a wedding is flowers, and @earlyhoursltd made it a dream❤️ From the archway to the chapel and the wedding breakfast, everything was stunning! Thank you so much @earlyhoursltd for making so special🙌🏾'. (sic)
Do they have kids?
Yes, Jordan and Naomi are proud parents to their three children, daughter Mimi and sons Cassius and Atreus Funso. Jordan and Naomi welcomed their third child, Atreus, into the world in April 2023!
How to follow Jordan Banjo on social media
You can follow Jordan on Instagram here.
You can follow Jordan on TikTok here.
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Paul Potts
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George Sampson
Break dancer George Sampson won the show in 2008 at the age of just 14-years-old.
Diversity
Dance group Diversity won the show in 2009, with Ashley Banjo going on to become a TV presenter.
Spellbound
The 2010 series also saw a dance group win in the form of Spellbound, pictured here performing with singer Katherine Jenkins that year.
Jai McDowall
Singer Jai McDowall won the show in 2011.
Ashleigh and Pudsey
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Attraction
Another dance group won over the public in 2013, as Attraction used shadows and puppets to create beautiful spectacles - pictured here with actor Terry Crews.
Collabro
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Jules and Matisse
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Richard Jones
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Tokio Myers
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Lost Voice Guy
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Colin Thackery
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Viggo Venn
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"And I wish for one day that every single person in this room feels the way I do one day with this love. It's amazing, thank you so much!"
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