‘I USED TO MAKE FAKE RADIO SHOWS'

RADIO DJ CLARA AMFO OPENS UP TO OK! ABOUT FOLLOWING HER CAREER DREAMS AND WHAT SHE DOES TO CHILL OUT

- GEORGIA TREVITT

Clara Amfo’s career has gone from strength to strength over the past year. Along with her job on Radio 1, she’s been busy hosting some big events, including the Baftas and The Brits, bringing us all the live action from backstage.

Clara reveals she still has pinch-me moments “all the time” and says she finds her job “surreal”. “The minute I’m over meeting people, then I shouldn’t be doing this job,” she says.

When she’s not working, Clara enjoys spending time at her flat in London and stays active by going on bike rides and runs. The presenter also tells us she’s hoping to get back into a dance studio soon to hone her skills, following her stint on Strictly last year.

Here, Clara, 37, opens up about her time on the hit show, the advice she’d give her younger self and what she’s got planned for the future…

Hi Clara! It’s been a busy year for you. How have you found it?

I’ve been extremely fortunate that I’ve still had a routine when it comes to going in to do radio and that’s been a saving grace. But, at the same time, I look forward to coming home like anyone else does. Our homes are where you find peace, whether you’ve had a great day or a not-so-great day. But yeah, lockdown has been a lot of things. It’s been joyous, there have been moments of sadness and moments of extreme happiness – and I think it’s OK to normalise all of those things. I don’t think anybody is coming out of lockdown thinking, “That was a great time.”