Aishah Akorede

[1] Originating from County Kildare, Akorede is a Queen's University Belfast graduate.

[2][1] Akorede took over Katherine Walker, a Northern Irish model and nurse who won in 2021.

Akorede represented Ireland at the 72nd Miss Universe competition held in El Salvador on 18 November 2023.

[2][1] In 2022, Akorede appeared in the British series Beauty and the Geek on Discovery+ hosted by Mollie King and Matt Edmondson.

On 9 December 2024, Akorede was the first celebrity announced to be taking part in the eighth season of the Irish version of Dancing with the Stars.