Diversity

Diversity are 11 lads from the ages of 16 - 28. Most of the group are brothers and have grown up together. All the group are from the East London / Essex area. There are 11 members with 3 sets of brothers and 4 other members.

Ashley, who is the group's choreographer, tries to create a dance style that is eye catching and entertaining using films such as Transformers for inspiration.

In 2009 the group decided they were ready to tackle Britain's Got Talent, and blew the judges away with their dynamic and creative dance moves.

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Ashley Banjo

Age: 23
Been dancing since age 6
He studied natural science before Diversity
His first album he bought was 'Michael Jackson - Bad'
His favourite food is treacle sponge & custard!
His trademark dance move is Reverse Gainer
Best moment of 2011 was Got To Dance final!
Dancing for a living since is his highlight since winning BGT
He says his mum & dad & Michael Jackson are his inspiration
Ashley is the leader & choreographer of the group
The group nicknamed him 'Chosen'
He's had numerous TV & Film appearances since winning BGT:
2010: STREET DANCE 3D
2010: JUDGE ON JUST DANCE
2011: GUEST APPERENCE ON THE REAL HUSTLE
2011: GUEST APPERENCE ON THE APPRENTICE
2011: GROUP APPEARED ON DIVERSITY ON ICE WITH TORVILLE & DEAN

Ian McNaughton

Age 28 (the oldest of the group)
He says he was a twinkle in his dads eye when he started dancing
He worked in IT solutions before the group
Favourite book is The Kite Runner
Steak, chips & mushrooms is his favourite food
The Planche is his trademark dance move
His states his best moment of 2011 was 'he & his brothers paying for their parents to go on holiday'
His mum & dad are his inspiration

Ike Ezekwugo

Age 25
Been dancing since he was 10
He was a business studies graduate & a mobile salesman before the group
His favourite film is Transformers
Body popping is his trademark dance move
His best moment of 2012 has been the Digitized Tour
Also his highlight since winning BGT has been 3 sell out tours & performing for the fans
His inspirations are Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, Popping Pete, Madd Chadd, Slim Boogie

Jamie McNaughton

Age 26
A brother to Ian
He's been dancing for as long as he can remember
He worked 9-5 in an office before Diversity
Brinner (Breakfast or Dinner) is his favourite food
His best moment of 2011 was paying for his parents to go on holiday
He says there too many highlights since winning BGT but if he had to choose he would say going to Malaysia to see his nan!
His inspiration is his family, the group and anyone who makes positive moments in their life.

Jordan Banjo

Age: 19
He was a student before diversity
His favourite song is My Morning Jacket's "Wordless Chorus"
His favourite music video is Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal
Loves eating at Nando's
The butterfly kick is his trademark move
Michael Jackson Forever Tribute was his best moment of 2011
His highlights since winning BGT is 3 sell out UK tours
He is the younger brother to leader Ashley, who he also says is his inspiration.

Matt McNaughton

Age 20
He was a music student before diversity
Next Friday is his favourite film
Noodles is his favourite food
The Shank Out is his trade mark dance move
Travelling around the world was the best moment of 2011 for him
Meeting the Queen has been his highlight since the group won BGT
Hip Hop has been his inspiration

Mitchell Craske

Age 15
Younger Brother of Sam
Been dancing since he was 6
He was a student before Diversity
All of the Pirates of The Caribbean films are his favourite
Wagamamas was his favourite food
Flips are his trademark dance move
MJ Tribute was his best moment of 2011
Everything has been his highlight since winning BGT

Peri Kiely

Age 15
He was also a student before diversity
Harry Potter is his favourite film
MJ is his favourite artist
Pancakes are his favourite food
Being thrown around is his trade mark dance move!
3rd sell out tour was his best moment of 2011
The tours have been his highlights since winning BGT
His mum, & Michael Jackson are his inspiration

Sam Craske

Age 21
Before Diversity he was a bathroom installer
Forgetting Sarah Marshall is his favourite film
His favourite food is Indian
Tutting is his trademark move
MJ tribute concert was the best moment of 2011 for him
3 UK sell out tours has been is highlight since BGT

Terry Smith

Age: 27
Been dancing since age 8
He has a Bachelor of Engineering degree, passed with honours, has a Masters Degree in ICT
Pie & Mash is his favourite food!
Floor work & Launching Peri is his trademark dance move
The MJ Forever Tribute was his best moment of 2011 and 3 sell out tours was his highlight since winning BGT
His parents, MJ and other dancers around the world he says are his influences

Warren Russell

Age 21
The younger brother of both Ian & Jamie
Been dancing since age 7
He was a sixth form student before Diversity
Favourite film is Home Alone 2
Nando's Chicken is his favourite food!
MJ FOREVER TRIBUTE was his best moment of 2011
His highlight since winning BGT was 3 sell out tours & travelling the world