Meet the Adidas model and ITV2 presenter who is 'proud to be from Blackburn'

The former presenter of the Big Brother spin-off show Bit on the Side on Channel 5 has been snapped up by sportswear giants adidas to be one of the faces of its summer fitness video campaign and of its new autumn/winter lookbook.

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If that wasn’t enough, the former St Mary’s College student spends time in London interviewing celebrities and bands for ITV2’s The Hot Desk as well as having her own column for Hello! magazine online.

“I have to pinch myself,” says AJ who has just arrived back from Italy where she was promoting her ownYou Tube channel.

“I can definitely say I am living the dream. I am doing so much.

“At the moment my focus is on fitness. Even when I was at school I was interested in sport and it has been sensational for me to be working and offering fitness advice for a living.

“I have had some amazing offers since taking some time out after Big Brother. I did a sports and nutrition and personal training course I am able to put my presenting and modelling skills together with fitness,” says AJ.

Local lass AJ started off as a reporter for BBC Radio Lancashire, reporting on nightlife, local artists and exciting goings-on in the county.

During her time on Channel 5 she was criticised nationally by viewers for her strong Blackburn accent.

But AJ says she’s not going to change and comes back to Blackburn whenever she can to the family home in Whalley Range for her mum Florence’s home made Nigerian cooking.

“I can’t change my accent but I can slow down.” she said. “I have been living in London for years now and my accent will never change. It’s character and it makes me who I am. When I am back home I love it, the people are great and I can honestly say I am proud to be from Blackburn.”