Diversity

[avb00]

Who is now presenting the show that Jordan and perri did? Perhaps that was part of it? It may also have been lower listening numbers or they just wanted to change things if the station felt it had got a bit stagnant. I prefer long standing presenters as they are more natural but I think all stations seem to prefer regular change.

Tyler West and Chloe Burrows present now.

In this video, Jordan says they stepped away due to commitments.. but I don't really buy that to be honest. He says it was too much to handle with tour, rehearsals, and tv appearances and that they never expected to keep going this long.

Five and a half years they committed to waking up early, even when they had various tours over the years and the panto all over the country and in Ireland.

If commitments were the reason, I imagine they would've probably quit within the first two or three years. Especially with the arrival of Jordan’s third child. But they kept going.

The reason I don't buy it is because if you look at the first video on Perri’s YouTube channel, he basically implies that he felt lost that the radio had come to an end and it doesn't seem like it was his decision.

 

[JessikaJai]

Anyone seen Perri’s snapchats? Wayyy to obsessed with his relationship

I don’t have Snapchat but can imagine. I understand he’s in the public eye but why over share your relationship? What happened to being happy in private? A lot of relationships I’ve came across who are obsessive online are actually toxic behind closed doors.

 

[Esme]

Starr has “nicer than you think” in her bio and has for years. I think that literally screams what we all suspect. If you have to say something like that, then you need to look at yourself. It’s sad there’s no one stepping in to sort this out. These girls are adult enough to know better and do better. It’s immature and cruel.

 

[QuirkyFlamingo]

Typing this looking through one eye in my sorry state this morning. However, I just couldn’t wait to tell you all.
I was at Taylor Swift last night for a colleagues hen party (she was absolutely out of this world may I add). The couple met via the app Raya (for those who don’t, it’s a paid subscription dating app which you need to be referred to, you cannot just join like Tinder). So at the bar before the show we were all chatting about how they met and how successful that app was with finding love. A couple of the other ladies said they’re on the app and were discussing celebrities they’d come across. And you’ll never guess who came up… Ashley Banjo. I almost choked on my overpriced pinot grigio. I’m thinking surely she’s mistaken? He doesn’t strike me as a dating app kind of man.

He doesn’t strike me as that either, but he does come across as someone who NEEDS a partner, essentially to look after him. Or maybe he’s just after a few hookups?

 

[avb00]

Sorry to go back to this I’m catching up on the thread. Why isn’t Shan with the other girls at all now? The whole group seems to be interacting less on social, maybe it’s just tour stress. Also I don’t mind Star, I think she’s pretty but it is giving mean girl vibes with the two new girls. I liked the Shan, geo, star and Morgan setup but I do think Morgan was a bit too flirty with Ashley. Saying that I cannot stand men who bate younger women flirting (not saying he was) but I think god are you so in need of validation

It seemed to have gone downhill last year with Shan and the girls. She was never besties with Starr and Geo but definitely was included. Nobody here really knows what happened. But the dancing tiktoks make it clear the other 4 girls are excluding her.

I’m surprised people haven’t commented about it on TikTok, but I know Starr responds to a lot of her comments so no harm in rattling her cage about it, because yes it’s horrible to leave her out.

Considering she’s not following Jess, I think that’s quite something. I’ve never seen Jess and Shante interact at all actually. Also Shante is the only girl still following Laura and I doubt the group are ok with that. I imagine a lot of them hate Laura for her statement about Perri on her stories. I know some of DV still follow Laura, but Geo and Starr unfollowed immediately after she posted that story about Perri treating her like shit.

Maybe Shante just doesn’t like them or vibe with them. She’s 4-5 years younger as well.

 

[rebelgirl]

Been away because of appendicitis but I think it is so strange that they allow Star to be at the center of so much drama and bitchness and she even gets rewarded by being part of the diversity studio stuff. They obviously read here it is just crazy that none of them care or maybe i care to much becasue if people were gossiping saying i need to be a better person i would listen? or maybe they are a bunch of narcissists like Ashley who knows!

 

[JessikaJai]

The best presenting job was the one with eat well for less...from the family who eat takeaway almost every day!

My favourite was greatest dancer on bbc

 

[Esme]

I would really be so surprised if the Ashley and Starr rumours are true, it just feels so wrong. Would love to know what’s really going on. There were rumours here about him dating that blonde panto lady though.

 

[avb00]

I just can’t believe how openingly segregated Shante is from the girls. I think it’s disgusting. The TikTok’s of all the girls together and the umpteen Instagram stories without her. It’s giving massive mean girl energy.

Shante was together with them NYE in 2022 and then she sorted disappeared last year from their posts. Saw her getting ready in the hotel room on her stories compared to the others in the backstage room. Really sad!

 

[QuirkyFlamingo]

That’s what I thought it would be, but Ashley makes it sound like they’re actually opening up new studios! Maybe it’s just my brain Your version definitely sounds more viable though.

 

[rebelgirl]

She loves everything that comes with him and love him I think. Also, she could be away travelling the world but is too afraid to leave him alone. Laura lost him because she left in unattended.

 

[Picklelily]

I feel really sad for her. Even if she’s chosen to distance herself, it must still be so isolating. I haven’t seen her with ANY of the members

 

[Picklelily]

So Jess is now listed as an official member? Interesting!

I added that one, should of clarified that the rest are all listed but she’s not

 

[Late to the party]

Seems neither Shanté or Fran were at the party

Fran looked to be having a fabulous time with her friends and family and the kids.

 

[avb00]

There’s no way star will ever drop Geo. Geo is such a good dancer, mature and frankly has a bright career ahead of her, I think even Ashley can see this leaving her behind to do classes. It’ll be too bad for her ego to drop geo.
My suspicions are Shan argued in Laura’s favour and iced herself out, now those other girls are acting like schoolgirls and highlighting the divide.
I know we are not part of the circle and don’t really know but generally when you get a vibe, or when 100 people get the same vibe it’s generally true. Danielle should talk to them

It’s awful they picked Jess over her but understandable as she’s Perri’s partner and Starr couldn’t see how he’d done wrong. I’m surprised Ashley hasn’t stepped in or no fans have said anything, it’s a terrible look and so obvious theres been issues

 

[JessikaJai]

I saw some stories about there being a team meeting, looks like jess wasn't there - which was good!

Oh dear, will she cope being without him for a second. Waiting for her sitting in on kiss fm on a morning

 

[QuirkyFlamingo]

Do we think he bought this as a joke, or did Jess buy it to stamp her ownership on him?

 

[Rebby123]

I just don't think they are nice people unless your right up there ass. Shante clearly has her own mind and Geo to. As soon as you say anything they don't like that's it which was clear with Laura. I don't think Star is a nice girl at all. They are all fake Star now hardly says anything on Frans posts but now her and Naomi do. Unless your in the clicky circle they seem horrible.

 

[loolabelle]

I think the Banjos close rank on anyone wanting to leave the fold. Will be interesting to see how the relationship with Perri changes.

I think it’s why Fran hasn’t moved on.

I feel like that too, once you’re out, it’s personally, professionally, everything! They just freeze you out!

 

[Mythoughts]

I keep meaning to post on here. Ashley only seems to use the children when it's for an ad. Otherwise he doesn't really post anything. Not saying he should but it seems weird that he only uses them when he's being paid to