Hacker T Dog joins Blue Peter presenter line up

Hacker T Dog is joining Blue Peter as a regular presenter

Blue Peter has had its fair share of famous animals over the years – but never has it had a dog as a lead presenter!

That's all about to change as CBBC's Hacker T Dog will officially be joining the world's longest-running children's television show in September.

The meat paste-loving mutt will join presenters Abby Cook, Joel Mawhinney and Shini Muthukrishnan.

Let's hope that Blue Peter dog Henry doesn't mind a bit of canine competition in the studio.

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Hacker T Dog has been a regular face on CBBC since 2009

Hacker has been a regular face on CBBC for over 16 years.

He's best known for his quickfire gags, being from Wigan and his love of meat paste.

When asked about his new role, Hacker said: "It's dead exciting!"

"I am privileged, nay proud, to be involved in this fine institution and top-notch show. That's right folks, it's me Hacker The Dog, national treasure, and new Blue Peter presenter."

You said it, Hacker.

Hacker will officially become presenter number 44 in September, joining a long line of famous Blue Peter presenters including Matt Baker, Helen Skelton and John Noakes.

But it won't be his first time presenting the show.

The Wigan wonder has already appeared on Blue Peter a number of times as a guest presenter.

Hacker is joining a long line of famous presenters including John Noakes, Valerie Singleton and Peter Purves

Viewers will be treated to a tour of his beloved Wigan as part of the new series' launch later this year.

Sarah Muller, BBC Senior Head of Children's Commissioning 7+, says: "Viewers can expect plenty of mischief from the one-and-only Hacker T Dog."

The new look Blue Peter will launch Friday 5 September on BBC Two, CBBC, Sign Zone and BBC iPlayer.