Andy Akinwolere

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Andy Akinwolere (born 30th November 1983 in Nigeria, moved to Birmingham, UK when he was eight years old) is a British television presenter, who began hosting the BBC television programme Blue Peter on 28 June 2006

Andy studied Media Studies at Sheffield Hallam University between 2001 and 2004 before getting a job as a runner for the BBC. He was asked to audition by one of the Blue Peter directors he met whilst eating out with work colleagues; he had previously intended to go into documentary-making. His first challenge, as a presenter, was to complete a 500 ft abseil.

Akinwolere has four siblings and speaks Yoruba, as well as English.

Akinwolere maintains a video blog.

Andy has presented with Konnie Huq, Zoe Salmon and Gethin Jones.

Preceded by Matt Baker

Blue Peter Presenter No. 32 2006-present

Succeeded by -