A MUCH loved Scottish celebrity has been revealed as the latest Blue Peter presenter by the BBC.
Abby Cook, a wheelchair racer who trains with Paralympians, is set to be the 42nd presenter on the children’s entertainment programme.
The BBC have revealed wheelchair racer Abby Cook is the new Blue Peter presenter
The 20-year-old is a mental health project administrator for Scottish Disability Sport
The new host said she was left ‘speechless’ by the invite, and is delighted to be a part of the iconic show.
The 20-year-old will make her first appearance on Friday, alongside Mwaka Mudenda, Joel Mawhinney and Henry the dog.
The Falkirk local said: “I was speechless when I found out, I had to check it was true, it was a very emotional moment knowing I would actually be presenting a show I love and had grown up with.
“Helen (Skelton) and (dog) Barney were my era, but I also became obsessed with watching You Decide when the public got to choose the latest presenter and they picked Lindsey (Russell).
“I remember thinking what a great role model she was, she had never presented before but here was this strong woman going on the show and doing an amazing job.
“I’m hoping to do the same because I know what a lasting impression the presenters can have on the audience.”
Abby’s first challenge will be to overcome her fear of heights and collect a Blue Peter badge by abseiling down Millers Dale Viaduct in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Before her new career in telly, the brunette beauty has worked with Forth Valley Disability Sport, supporting disabled and non-disabled young people becoming active.
She also is a mental health project administrator for Scottish Disability Sport.
Blue Peter editor Ellen Evans said: “When Abby came to the studio, we knew she would be great for the show because she has an unstoppable ‘can do’ attitude.
“She’s up for any challenge and we know she’ll connect beautifully with our audience because she has a real affinity for working with young people, but she also has the biggest of hearts.”
The kid’s show has been known for their diverse cast, with Blue Peter legend Diane Louise Jordan making history in 1990 when she became the show’s first black presenter.
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