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'16 and morbidly obese!' Diversity star Jordan Banjo speaks out on dramatic transformation

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Royal Family-approved dance troupe Diversity and has performed in front of the likes of Prince Harry and the Queen. However, it hasn't always been showbiz glamour for the Eat Well For Less host, as he has recalled his early days battling with obesity.The group formed in 2007 and won Britain's Got Talent in 2009, launching Jordan's career before he had so much as left school - but he now says he feels "100% healthier" than he did back in those early days."It sounds quite dramatic, but it's true - when we had to get medicals and stuff, I was 16 and morbidly obese," he said of his BGT days."I was in a dance group and probably one of the most unhealthy people you could ever know!"He added: "To be in a position where you're gonna be performing every day, getting lots of amazing opportunities, living the dream of a lot of people who've worked really hard that wouldn't get to do it, I found all the opportunities - for me, myself, and everyone in Diversity - to get fit and healthy."That's been a big part of my career," he explained.Now Jordan is the star of Eat Well For Less, the BBC show which encourages viewers to challenge themselves via his tips to find healthy and nutritious food that doesn't break the bank."Everyone's got to eat and everyone wants to save a bit of money," he reasoned.Now that he has learnt some tips and tricks, he's keen to pass on his knowledge."When I started the show, I was like, 'Wow!' Even when you THINK you're saving or think you're doing this, or that, you can always be doing a bit more," he exclaimed."If you're trying to save a bit of money, it's definitely one to watch."Jordan admitted that it has been a nerve-wracking challenge stepping into the shoes of former host Gregg Wallace - but he is.

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