AJ Pritchard is an English dancer and choreographer best known for his appearances on the BBC One reality dancing series Strictly Come Dancing. He began dancing competitively at age twelve and attended Pritchard's Dance Academy, which is owned by his parents. In 2013, he was a semifinalist on the seventh season of Britain's Got Talent, and he and his dance partner, Chloe Hewitt, were National Youth Latin champions for three consecutive years from 2012 to 2014. On Strictly Come Dancing, he notably partnered with Olympic gymnast Claudia Fragapane, enhancing his profile as a skilled and versatile dancer.