'What A Superstar!': New CBeebies Presenter George Webster Is Already A Hit
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.
🥘🕺🤗 pic.twitter.com/2tTZI1aASY— 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
Go George!!!we are so excited yo see you. pic.twitter.com/Y7JqqZJciI
— Jonny Pilkington (@JonnyPilkingto1) September 20, 2021
My boy has autism and he turned to me and said “I like George Daddy”. That’s all you need to know. Thank you CBEEBIES. You’ve done a wonderful thing today.
— DanielEMTurner (@DanielEMTurner1) September 20, 2021
Well done George!!! This is TREMENDOUS news 🙌 https://t.co/ecInHxWkfF
— Jo Whiley (@jowhiley) September 20, 2021
He’s fantastic. I have a 5 year old George with DS and this brilliant lad made our day
— Hoisin (@hoisin) September 20, 2021
George @cbeebies make life lovelier for all kids. https://t.co/elxBbcs6hf
— Shaparak Khorsandi (@ShappiKhorsandi) September 20, 2021
What an absolute SUPERSTAR! Welcome to the house George! ❤️ https://t.co/9O0WJ8NM1r
— Ranj Singh (@DrRanj) September 20, 2021
This article originally appeared on HuffPost UK and has been updated.