Ashley Banjo tells fans he’s been struggling mentally and has needed family more than ever in emotional post
DIVERSITY star Ashley Banjo has told fans he’s been struggling mentally with lockdown life. The father-of-two admitted that he needed his family now more than ever. Ashley, 31, posted his thoughts on social media alongside a solemn-looking selfie and wrote: “I can’t lie the past couple of weeks have been tough mentally… I’m the kind […]
DIVERSITY star Ashley Banjo has told fans he’s been struggling mentally with lockdown life.
The father-of-two admitted that he needed his family now more than ever.
Ashley, 31, posted his thoughts on social media alongside a solemn-looking selfie and wrote: “I can’t lie the past couple of weeks have been tough mentally… I’m the kind of person that always tries to inspire and motivate others.
“But this week I’ve never been more grateful for my family (at a distance!) giving me that energy back. I’ve needed them more than I thought I would 
”.
He then added positively: “But I feel back, present and ready to overcome whatever is put in front of me, like I always have.
“Me and my @diversity_official team have come so far, But there’s still so much more… Adapt and overcome right?!
“First things first… Back to some kind of fitness 
#lockdown #covid19 #nextchapter”.
Fellow Diversity member Perri Kiely was among the first of his celebrity pals to show their support with a simple heart emoji on the post.
Presenter Gaby Roslin wrote: “Sending big hugs my darling 
”
“You’ve got this brother 
,” added Love Island’s Scott Thomas.
The founder of dance troupe Diversity who won Britain’s Got Talent in 2019, Ashley has gone from strength to strength in his career.
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From being a judge on Dancing On Ice, to fronting The Real Full Monty and Channel 4’s Flirty Dancing.
He recently welcomed his second child, son Micah, with wife Francesca.
Ashley announced the birth with an adorable picture of the new parents gazing lovingly at their son Micah.
Ashley wrote: “On Thursday the 26th March at 6.45pm our son came into the world weighing a healthy 8lbs 15oz.
“His name is Micah Grace Banjo… Our son, our little ray of light in a dark and uncertain time.
“@francescabanjo and I love him with the deepest part of our hearts 
.”
The pair are also parents to one-year-old Rose.
During lockdown, so far Ashley’s fans have seen him bleach his dark hair pink and dance with his newborn son on TikTok.
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