Diane-Louise Jordan

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Diane-Louise Jordan (born 28 June 1960) is a British television presenter. She was the first black presenter on the long-running children's television programme Blue Peter, which she hosted from 25 January 1990 until 26 February 1996, making her its fourth longest-serving female presenter (after Valerie Singleton, Konnie Huq and Lesley Judd).

Jordan is a trained actress, with a degree in Theatre Arts. She was offered a role in the long-running British soap opera Coronation Street, but turned it down for her job on Blue Peter.

Jordan is a Christian, and can currently be seen presenting BBC1's religious programme, Songs of Praise. She has also done a lot of work for charity, which includes being a vice-president of NCH (National Children's Home).