BBC journalist and presenter Ashley John-Baptiste has been named as the first ambassador for The Royal Television Society (RTS) Bursary Schemes.

The For Love or Money host will 'champion the scheme and motivate students looking at a career in the television sector, provide his support and share his experiences with current and future bursary students, as well as joining the Education Committee'. He commented 'As a looked after child who was shunted between homes, I never had high hopes for my future. Nevertheless, here I am, with a career in broadcasting. I am so thrilled to be the first ambassador for the RTS Bursary Scheme because I am passionate about the fact that broadcasting should consist of people from all walks of life'.