Ashley Banjo has revealed that his controversial routine with Diversity on Britain’s Got Talent last month has altered the direction of his life for the better. The 32-year-old star and his dance troupe were subject to 24,500 Ofcom complaints after their performance touched on a range of subjects, including Black Lives Matter. And while he … Read more
Diversity’s Ashley and Jordan Banjo stepped out in Salford on Friday as they were seen for the first time since their pre-recorded Black Lives Matter routine on Britain’s Got Talent sparked controversy among some fans. The brothers, aged 31 and 27, sported protective face masks and held onto garment covers as they arrived at Media City. … Read more
Britain’s Got Talent EXCLUSIVE: Ashley Banjo is left speechless as X1X crew perform death-defying dance during impressive semi-final performance By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 10:49 BST, 19 September 2020 | Updated: 10:52 BST, 19 September 2020 Ashley Banjo was left speechless when dance group X1X crew performed during the third Britain’s Got Talent semi-final. … Read more
Ashley Banjo continued to laugh off backlash about Diversity’s Black Lives Matter-inspired performance on Britain’s Got Talent by sharing another family snap with a playful caption on Wednesday. The choreographer, 31, uploaded a sweet photo of himself carrying his daughter Rose, 18 months, on his shoulders, alongside the words: ‘Just me and Rosie patiently watching as we … Read more
ITV have stood by Britain’s Got Talent judge Ashley Banjo after his Black Lives Matter-inspired performance with dance troupe Diversity sparked 21,673 Ofcom complaints. In a statement the broadcaster told MailOnline that their performance offered an ‘authentic, heartfelt’ response to the issues of 2020 after viewers criticised the routine for ‘politicising’ the show. They said: ‘Britain’s … Read more
ITV have stood by Britain’s Got Talent judge Ashley Banjo after his Black Lives Matter-inspired performance with dance troupe Diversity sparked 21,673 Ofcom complaints. In a statement the broadcaster told MailOnline that their performance offered an ‘authentic, heartfelt’ response to the issues of 2020 after viewers criticised the routine for ‘politicising’ the show. They said: ‘Britain’s … Read more
Diversity star Ashley Banjo brushed off the backlash following his group’s Black Lives Matter-inspired performance with a family snap on Monday. The dancer, 31, took to Instagram to share a sweet snap of his daughter Rose, 19 months, and baby son Micah, five months, who he shares with wife Francesca Abbott, while he completed ‘dad … Read more
Diversity star Ashley Banjo brushed off the backlash following his group’s Black Lives Matter-inspired performance with a family snap on Monday. The dancer, 31, took to Instagram to share a sweet snap of his daughter Rose, 19 months, and baby son Micah, five months, while he completed ‘dad duties’ by taking them to the park. … Read more
Ashley Banjo has broken his silence about Diversity’s Black Lives Matter routine during Britain’s Got Talent’s first semi-final last week. The dancer, 31, took to Instagram to share a video on Sunday in which he addressed both the positive and negative response, as he revealed he and the group have been the target of ‘racial … Read more
Ashley Banjo entered the Britain’s Got Talent studio to Elton John’s hit song I’m Still Standing in a defiant display tonight – amid fury over his Black Lives Matter dance routine which prompted 15,000 Ofcom complaints. The dancer, 31, appeared to hit back at criticism of the controversial Diversity performance as he stepped onstage during … Read more