He found fame as a dancer firstly appearing - and impressing judges - on Britain's Got Talent with his dance partner Chloe Hewitt in 2013 before he joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2016 as one of the pro dancers.
Since leaving in 2019, he has gone on to star in reality television shows, soaps, pantomimes and competitions like Celebrity MasterChef. Now, A J Pritchard is returning to the kitchen once more for the show's festive extravanganza alongside a whole host of familiar faces - Holby City actress Chizzy Akudolu, drag artist Kitty Scott-Claus and reality star and singer Megan McKenna. Celebrity MasterChef Festive Extravaganza will air on Friday, December 30 on BBC One at 9pm.
Speaking ahead of the show, the 28-year-old said: "It feels absolutely amazing to be back in the MasterChef kitchen, especially at Christmas time in the festive spirit", before he spoke of his Christmas must-haves. "My top tip for making a Christmas dinner has to be the roastiest roast potatoes. I like everything overcooked, a bit burnt, but not the turkey obviously. Can’t have a burnt turkey."
