CBeebies has been heaped with praise after the children’s channel unveiled its new presenter.
On Monday, the BBC announced George Webster, 20, is joining their channel as a guest presenter.
George, who has Down’s syndrome, is an actor, dancer and ambassador for the charity Mencap, a charity that works to improve the lives of people with learning difficulties.
He has previously worked for the broadcaster, making a video for BBC Bitesize discussing five myths about Down’s syndrome.
In a video announcing the news, George said: “When I was young I was told that I can be anything.
“And look – here I am in the CBeebies House, ready to cook and sing. This is me, I am George. I can’t wait to be your friend.”
?EXCITING NEWS?
Our NEW CBeebies House presenter, George will be starting soon!
He loves cooking and dancing, and he can't wait to be your friend.
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— CBeebies Grown-Ups ? (@CBeebiesHQ) September 20, 2021
Who remembers George's insightful '5 myths about Down's syndrome' video from @bbcbitesize?https://t.co/KkjfoQVPO7
— CBeebies Grown-Ups ? (@CBeebiesHQ) September 20, 2021
People took to Twitter to react with delight to the news, withpeople describing George as a “superstar” and praising the BBC for “doing a wonderful thing”.
Many shared photographs of themselves and their children already keenly-anticipating George’s first on-screen appearance.
Actor Sally Phillips, whose son Olly has Down’s syndrome, was among many thrilled about the news.
She tweeted: “Oh CBeebies I COULD NOT LOVE YOU MORE. This means so much to us and ISN’T GEORGE AMAZING!!”
Oh @CBeebiesHQ I COULD NOT LOVE YOU MORE. This means so much to us and ISN’T GEORGE AMAZING!!????? https://t.co/Ap14iA8lkd
— Sally Phillips (@sallyephillips) September 20, 2021
What an absolute SUPERSTAR! Welcome to the house George!
— Ranj Singh (@DrRanj) September 20, 2021