Ayo Akinwolere

A vibrant and charming presenter, Ayo Akinwolere is recognised for his work across children’s television, documentaries, and live events. Having paved his own way in the industry, Ayo is now a highly sought-after figure to front a range of programmes and he has even founded his own production company, Milk First Productions. With such an established presence on screen, Ayo has become a regular host to appear at events, tasked with engaging audiences at corporate occasions or industry conferences. When booked as a host or awards presenter, Ayo is a safe pair of hands for organisers armed with extensive experience and endless enthusiasm.

Best known for his years spent on children’s TV as a presenter for Blue Peter, Ayo joined the well-loved show in 2006 and remained at the forefront of the series for five years. Showcasing his adventurous character, throughout his time on Blue Peter, Ayo completed various challenges, learned new skills and provided educational content to young viewers. Some of his most memorable moments include a 150-meter abseil, a bungee jump and two World Records for swimming the Palau Trench. Ayo also guest-hosted CBBC’s Safari 8 and had the honour of being the lead presenter for the 50th Anniversary program of Blue Peter, with HRH the Queen present. For his work with Blue Peter, Ayo was three times nominated for the BAFTA Children’s Award for Presenter of the Year.

Since leaving the iconic show, Ayo has gone on to become a recognised presenter in the mainstream. Particularly prominent in factual television, Ayo has presented Teensville, Usain Bolt: Running Man and an Inside Out piece on Extremism that saw him win a Royal Television Society Award. As part of his interest in raising awareness through media, Ayo created The Swim Challenge, a yearly event that highlights the racism in swimming by teaching people from different ethnic backgrounds to swim in 10 weeks. The project gained much attention for its success, it was commissioned by BBC Get Inspired to be broadcast.

Most recently, Ayo has Co-Founded Milk First Productions a venture that supports his passion for documentary creation, developing accessible factual pieces. He is also a popular host and moderator, having been booked by the likes of M&C Saachi, Havas and Imagination to engage audiences at their events. For an event host with a proven ability to enhance the status and enjoyment of an event, look no further than Ayo Akinwolere.