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The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
BBC star rules himself out of Strictly despite rumours he'd signed up – after revealing why he'd ‘never' do show
JORDAN Banjo has revealed he has no plans to ever compete for the glitterball on Strictly Come Dancing - despite his impressive dance credentials and reality TV track record. The 32-year-old shot to fame when dance group Diversity won Britain's Got Talent in 2009. 4 4 4 Led by his brother Ashley, the crew wowed audiences with their high-energy routines and went on to become one of the UK's most successful dance acts. Speaking on Instagram, Jordan responded to a video of the rumoured 2025 line-up. His photo featured in the clip, and he commented underneath it, writing: "I'll confirm I'm not in Strictly!" Jordan previously told The Sun he wouldn't do Strictly because of his "unfair advantage." He added that the "pressure" would be huge, saying: "You know what, I think everyone expects me to because of Diversity! "I feel like, everyone would expect me to be good but it would be totally new for me - the pressure is real." Away from the dance troupe, Jordan has carved out a successful career as a television personality. In 2016, he took part in ITV's I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! where he became the fourth star to be voted off the jungle. In 2018, Jordan tested his endurance further by joining the cast of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. He's also presented a range of family-friendly shows including BBC series The Greatest Dancer. England rugby legend lined up for Strictly – and pairing with show's sexiest dancer The reigning Strictly champ is comedian Chris McCausland, who lifted the Glitter Ball trophy last year with Dianne Buswell. This year names heavily tipped to take to the dancefloor include winners of huge shows such as Love Island and I'm a Celebrity, as well as an Olympic legend. Dani Dyer, Vicky Pattison, and Angelica Bell are all in the rumoured line-up. Rugby star Chris Robshaw is also poised to sign for this year's Strictly - and looks destined to form a sexy pairing with Nadiya Bychkova. The ex-England skipper, 39, is almost 6ft 2ins tall, and the Russian dancer, 35, is the only pro who can come close to matching his stature. Former flanker Chris, who retired from rugby union three years ago, is in advanced talks with producers for the new series which kicks off in September. A TV insider said: 'Chris is likely to be the hunkiest celebrity signing for the 2025 show and if he does get paired with Nadiya will deliver some sizzling performances. 'But as a former rugby star he'll also have some big dance shoes to fill as plenty of other players have gone onto Strictly and done remarkably well.' Matt Dawson finished second in 2006 with partner Lilia Kopylova, in 2007 Kenny Logan finished in fifth place with partner Ola Jordan and Austin Healey made it to the quarter finals in 2008 with Erin Boag. Other rugby stars who've made big impressions on the show include Thom Evans and Ugo Monye. Also Ben Cohen, who ended up splitting from his then wife, Abbie Cohen, and starting a relationship with his dance partner Kristina Rihanoff. The couple, who have a nine year old daughter together, split last year. Since 2018 Chris has been married to opera singer Camilla Kerslake, 36, and the couple live in Surrey with their two sons, Wilding, aged 4 and 12-month-old Hunter. He played for the Harlequins from 2005 to 2020, during which time he also captained the England team for three years.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Diversity's Jordan Banjo suffers head injury in holiday pool accident as he reveals he's learned to swim aged 32
JORDAN Banjo has revealed he suffered an accident in the pool on holiday after learning to swim aged 32. The former I'm a Celebrity star took to Instagram to recap a dramatic day swimming with son Cassius during their family holiday to Spain. 3 3 Jordan wrote: 'I'm currently in Spain and great news I've learnt to swim at 32 years old (yes I finally did it). 'Feeling beyond confident I challenged my seven-year-old son to a race. He accepts, foolishly. 'I tell him he can race normal, I'll give him a head start and ONLY swim under water. 'I end up swimming blind under water because obviously I don't have goggles (why would I need them? I couldn't swim until about 48 hours ago).' Jordan continued: 'In my panic of not wanting to lose and realising I haven't quite mastered underwater technique, I fly full pelt, head first into the jagged side wall of the pool in front of about 25 spectators. 'I come up for air, dizzy, head pounding and my son is already at the other side.' Jordan also shared a photo of the graze on his head, with fans rushing to comment on the funny story. One wrote: 'But 48hours ago you wouldn't have been able to swim full pelt into anything.. you did that!' Someone else said: 'Congratulations on learning to swim. This has tickled me though, it's one you will never live down with the family you know that right?' And a third added: 'Absolute liability!' Jordan shot to fame alongside brother Ashley on Britain's Got Talent in 2009 as members of Diversity.
The Guardian
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Hugely silly banter with the Banjo brothers: best podcasts of the week
Dancers turned 'media personalities' Ashley and Jordan Banjo team up with sibling Perri Kiely for this podcast, which is like dropping into a group chat with some silly (but well-intentioned) pals. If you've ever wondered how William Shakespeare might sext, whether it's better to get dumped for a person or a robot, or whether Kiely is still thinking about the time he took a tumble at Downing Street (he is), then let them entertain you. Hannah J Davies Widely available, episodes weekly Vicky Pattison and Angela Scanlon enter the crowded TV-presenters-nattering-on-a podcast market, with just the right amount of inane nonsense and affirming girl talk. Episode one contains poo and pee chat, and a reminder that Gillian McKeith smuggled half of Sainsbury's into the I'm a Celebrity jungle in her undies. HJD Widely available, episodes weekly An ex-Met police commissioner teams up with a former Daily Mirror editor for this look at how criminal investigations work. Its first episode is full of terrifying insights into the UK's heroin trade, how police manage the hundreds of gangs that control it, and ways of bringing down gun crime. Alexi Duggins Widely available, episodes weekly Kidnapped garden gnomes, wet roads, wrestling councillors: it's another season of the hilarious look at ludicrous news reports from the northern half of England. It is lots of fun, largely thanks to the wildly inventive digressions from hosts Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill that cause spontaneous belly laughs. AD Widely available, episodes weekly Sign up to What's On Get the best TV reviews, news and features in your inbox every Monday after newsletter promotion How did the Lithuanian men's basketball team end up in the 1992 Olympics? The story told here is a stranger trip than you might imagine. As representatives of a financially disadvantaged but newly independent nation, money was a problem. Step forward American psychedelic rock adventurers the Grateful Dead to offer assistance … Phil Harrison BBC Sounds, all episodes out on Monday
Scottish Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Jordan Banjo vs Wil Anderson: Start time, TV channel, live stream & full card as ex-Love Islander makes Misfits debut
The pair will both be making their boxing debuts COUPLING UP Jordan Banjo vs Wil Anderson: Start time, TV channel, live stream & full card as ex-Love Islander makes Misfits debut TWO British TV sensations will go toe-to-toe in their Misfits debuts in Derby THIS WEEKEND! Ex-Love Islander Wil Anderson will make his in-ring debut, vowing to knock out Jordan Banjo on Misfits 21. Advertisement 2 Wil Anderson (left) will make his in-ring debut at Misfits 21 Credit: Aaron Parfitt / 2 Popular TV personality Jordan Banjo will make his in-ring debut against Anderson Credit: Brian Roberts - The Sun Anderson, who appeared on Love Island last year, will be hoping not to be dropped in the ring like he was from the Love Island villa. It is a clash of famous faces as the partner of Uma Jammeh makes his debut, stepping up against former Britain's Got Talent winner Jordan Banjo, who also makes his debut. Banjo, 32, is a street dancer, and currently part of the group Diversity, who formed in 2007 and won the 2009 iteration of BGT. The street dancer has also appeared on shows such as I'm a Me Out Of Here, Dancing on Ice and The Masked Singer, but now laces up his boots for his Misfits debut. Advertisement Read more Boxing GLOVE AND HATE Fisher opens up on backstabbers who turned on him after Allen win When is Jordan Banjo vs Wil Anderson? Jordan Banjo vs Wil Anderson is part of Misfits 21. The event takes place this Friday, May 16 at the Vaillant Live arena in Derby. The card is set to start at 5pm with TV coverage from 7pm. Ring walks have not yet been announced, but Banjo vs Anderson could take place around 8pm - we will update when we know more. How to watch Jordan Banjo vs Wil Anderson and is there a live stream? DAZN has coverage of Misfits 21 and all over Misfits events. Viewers can watch on DAZN TV - an extra on top of their other TV packages - or via the website or downloadable app. DAZN is a subscription service that costs £119.99 annually or £14.99 per month. There is also a flexible option available for £24.99 per month that can be cancelled at any time. Alternatively, SunSport will live blog every fight as it happens. Misfits 21 full card
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Jordan Banjo vs Wil Anderson: Start time, TV channel, live stream & full card as ex-Love Islander makes Misfits debut
TWO British TV sensations will go toe-to-toe in their Misfits debuts in Derby THIS WEEKEND! Ex-Love Islander Wil Anderson will make his in-ring debut, vowing to knock out Jordan Banjo on Misfits 21. 2 2 Anderson, who appeared on Love Island last year, will be hoping not to be dropped in the ring like he was from the Love Island villa. It is a clash of famous faces as the partner of Uma Jammeh makes his debut, stepping up against former Britain's Got Talent winner Jordan Banjo, who also makes his debut. Banjo, 32, is a street dancer, and currently part of the group Diversity, who formed in 2007 and won the 2009 iteration of BGT. The street dancer has also appeared on shows such as I'm a Me Out Of Here, Dancing on Ice and The Masked Singer, but now laces up his boots for his Misfits debut. When is Jordan Banjo vs Wil Anderson? Jordan Banjo vs Wil Anderson is part of Misfits 21. The event takes place this Friday, May 16 at the Vaillant Live arena in Derby. The card is set to start at 5pm with TV coverage from 7pm. Ring walks have not yet been announced, but Banjo vs Anderson could take place around 8pm - we will update when we know more. How to watch Jordan Banjo vs Wil Anderson and is there a live stream? DAZN has coverage of Misfits 21 and all over Misfits events. Viewers can watch on DAZN TV - an extra on top of their other TV packages - or via the website or downloadable app. DAZN is a subscription service that costs £119.99 annually or £14.99 per month. There is also a flexible option available for £24.99 per month that can be cancelled at any time. Alternatively, SunSport will live blog every fight as it happens. Misfits 21 full card Darren Till vs. Darren Stewart, cruiserweight Idris Virgo vs. Ty Mitchell, light heavyweight – MF pro title Chase DeMoor vs. Tank Tolman, heavyweight - MFB title Walid Sharks vs. FoxTheG, lightweight Jordan Banjo vs. Wil Anderson, heavyweight Amir Anderson vs. TBA, middleweight Joey Knight vs. Andy Howson, lightweight Wakey Wines vs. MoDeen, heavyweight Dylan Price vs. TBA, super bantamweight Tempo Art vs. Big Tobz vs. Godson Umeh vs. Curtis Pritchard, heavyweight – Survivor Tag bout
