| AJ Pritchard Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 7½ in |
| Weight | 87 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 5, 1994 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Girlfriend | Abbie Quinnen |
AJ Pritchard is an English dancer and choreographer who is prominently known for his contribution as a celebrity dance partner on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing. Besides that, Pritchard is also known to be the older brother of dancer and choreographer Curtis Pritchard. He has also amassed a huge fan base with more than 200k followers on Twitter and more than 800k followers on Instagram.
Born Name
Alex Joseph Pritchard
Nick Name
AJ
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom
Residence
He divides his time between London and Cheshire, England.
Nationality
Occupation
Dancer, Choreographer
Family
- Father – Adrian Pritchard
- Mother – Debi Pritchard
- Siblings – Curtis Pritchard (Younger Brother) (Dancer, Choreographer)
Manager
Pritchard is represented by Adam Muddle of Profile Talent.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 7½ in or 171.5 cm
Weight
87 kg or 192 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
AJ Pritchard has dated –
- Saffron Barker (2019) – Rumor
- Abbie Quinnen (2019)
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Curly hair
- Alluring eyes
- Wide smile
- Thick eyebrows
Brand Endorsements
Through his social media, he has either endorsed or promoted various brands such as –
- DSquared2
- Gucci
AJ Pritchard Favorite Things
- Film – Gladiator (2000)
- Dance – Pasodoble
Source – Donaheys.co.uk, YouTube
AJ Pritchard Facts
- He was raised in Stoke-on-Trent by parents who are both dancers.
- Pritchard was 12 years old when he began dancing competitively.
- Initially, Pritchard had discovered a passion for extreme sports like snowboarding and mountainboarding. However, his love for them tumbled upside down after he broke his arm. It was then, that Pritchard turned his focus to dance and joined his parents’ academy.
- AJ learned to dance at his parents’ dance school named “Pritchard’s Dance Academy” in Cheshire. It was there that he and his partner Chloe Hewitt were paired together in 2007 and since then they have been dancing competitively, representing England around the world.
- Along the way, AJ has achieved a number of accolades with his partner Chloe including the “No.1 International Ten Dance Champions”, two-time “All England Youth Ballroom and Latin Champions”, two-time “Champions of Tomorrow Youth Ballroom and Latin Winners”, two-time “BDF DPA Star Champions Youth – Ballroom and Latin”, and the “British National” and “United Kingdom Youth Ballroom Champions.”
- In the past, the “British Association of Teachers of Dancing” announced that AJ was their new ambassador.
- On Strictly Come Dancing, he has been partnered with Claudia Fragapane, singer, songwriter, and dancer Mollie King, and paralympic athlete Lauren Steadman.
- Despite not having won Britain’s Got Talent in 2013, he and Chloe received critical acclaim from the judges.
- On June 26, 2014, Pritchard started a YouTube channel titled “AJ11ACE” that mostly features vlog and travel-related content. The first video that he uploaded to the channel was titled “Red Carpet Strictly Come Dancing, BBC Broadcasting House | Vlog 1.”
- In December 2018, AJ and his brother were beaten up by a reportedly 20-year-old man in an unprovoked assault. Amidst the assault, Curtis had fractured his knee and had to undergo surgery.
- He was featured on the 2020 series of the “Calendar Club UK”.
Featured Image By AJ Pritchard / Instagram
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