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BBC bosses have made history by employing the first ever kids' TV presenter with Down's Syndrome, after George Webster, 21, made his debut on Monday.
Following his appearance in the CBeebies house, the Leeds-born host spoke of his joy at making his debut but also insisted there is still a desperate need for more representation of disabled people on television.
Speaking to the Guardian, George said: 'I just felt really positive and excited and happy to get going. I think there needs to be a lot more representation because we are people too. Even though we are different we need to be treated equally.'
Proud: BBC bosses have made history by employing the first ever kids' TV presenter with Down's Syndrome, after George Webster, 21, made his debut on Monday
George first appeared on the channel to make a video busting the myths surrounding Down's Syndrome, before he was recruited as a presenter.
While he was initially pegged to star as a guest host, his appearance was so popular that fans called for him to be taken on full-time.
CBeebies producer Claire Taylor also spoke to the paper, saying: 'We
