Ashley John-Baptiste

There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to broadcaster and journalist, Ashley John-Baptiste. From a challenging upbringing to a thriving media career, and even a stint on ITV’s The X-Factor, Ashley has overcome the adversity he was born into, and now uses his platform to advocate for change. A champion of equal opportunity, Ashley’s reporting roles have often seen him speak on society's underdogs, and if he’s not acting as an experienced host at events, he’s sharing a compelling and motivational speech. Backed by first-hand experience in beating the odds to reach success, Ashley equips his audiences with the tools to triumph and inspires each guest he meets.

Best recognised for his roles as a reporter and journalist, Ashley’s media career began with him fronting the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme, where he covered all manner of diverse issues including racism, bullying, and the Grenfell Disaster. Fast-forward a decade and Ashley is a regular contributor to The One Show, BBC News and has co-presented numerous series of For Love or Money. With such a down to earth and relatable character, Ashley has experienced huge popularity on-screen as he resonates with viewers and shares real-life stories like ‘My Life Without Skin’ with integrity and empathy.

Having been taken into care at the age of two, Ashley’s future seemed to have been written for him, if the damming statistics of children in the system, were anything to go by. Undeterred by the cards he had dealt, Ashley thrived in school, gained the backing of his local MP and secured a place at the prestigious University of Cambridge, against all odds. Tackling life and his ambitions in a truly inspirational manner, at speaking engagements, Ashley elaborates on how he persevered despite adversity and champions others in replicating his success. Equally aware of his privileged position now, Ashley is an avid campaigner for changes to fostering laws and equality in opportunity.

Ashley John-Baptiste is represented and hired via the Champions Speakers Agency