Alumni round up - February 2024

Class of 2006: Jordan North

Jordan Joins Capital Radio to Host Breakfast Show Starting April 2024 

Capital announced last week that broadcaster and radio presenter, Jordan North, will become the new host of Capital Radio's flagship Breakfast Show.

Priory's Class of 2006 celebrity returned to Priory in 2018 to deliver an inspirational speech to the outgoing Year 11 pupils.  Jordan never forgot his roots and often mentions his favourite teacher (Mrs Crank)  in his shows. 

Jordan started his DJ radio broadcasting career in Preston, with early stints at Rock FM, and departs from Radio 1 after a decade.  

The news was broadcast live on air, where outgoing host Roman Kemp introduced Jordan to the Capital Breakfast audience.
 

Class of 2019: Mohammed 'Nawwy' Ali

Mohammed was spotted on ITV's Saturday night game show, the 1% Club, where contestants answer questions about logic and common sense to win £100,000.  See episode broadcast 17 February.

Presenter Lee Mack had a jibe at two contestants with famous names, including Mohammed who joked that the boxer was actually his great uncle!  

Unfortunately the former Priory pupil, with siblings in Year 9 and Year 11, didn't win the big money although did well, going out at 30% with this question...

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Class of 2012: Ed Duckworth

Ed was the referee during the Accrington Stanley v AFC Wimbledon match on Tuesday, 13 February. This is Ed's first year as referee in the English Football League.

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