Alina Jenkins

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Alina Jenkins (born Eastleigh, England) is a radio presenter on BBC Radio Solent, and was formerly a weather presenter on BBC South Today.

Alina grew up in Horton Heath (near Fair Oak) and attended Fair Oak School. When she was 16, Alina attended Laine Theatre Arts School in Epsom, and was a flat-mate of Victoria Beckham. After a dancing job on a cruise ship, Alina joined the BBC via BBC Talent, working initially for Radio Solent, before joining South Today as their main weather presenter in 2001.

On 21 July 2006, Alina presented her final BBC South weather forecast. She has since returned to work on Radio Solent, presenting the Early Morning Music show from 5am to 6.30 on weekdays (slightly later on Saturdays).

Outside of work, Alina has a keen interest in dance, teaching jazz and modern and also doing a small amount of choreography. Alina has a husband, David, and son, Max.