Emma Watkins shocked fans on Tuesday when she announced she's leaving The Wiggles after 11 years.
And now, she's set to be replaced by the talented year 10 student and champion dancer Tsehay Hawkins, 15, in the children's entertainment group.
Tsehay, who is originally from Ethiopia, said this week that she's thrilled to wear the yellow skivvy as an official new member of the band, saying: 'Dancing has always been my passion, and I look forward to being able to share the joy of song and dance with children all over the world!'
Meet the new Yellow Wiggle replacing Emma Watkins: Tsehay Hawkins, 15, is a year 10 student and champion dancer who has just scored the role of a lifetime with The Wiggles
'I grew up watching The Wiggles and I've already loved working with Anthony, Emma, Simon, Lachy, Evie, Kelly, John and all the Wiggly characters filming their latest TV series Fruit Salad TV,' she began in a lengthy Instagram post on Tuesday.
'I'm now incredibly excited and honoured to be joining them now in the yellow skivvy and to have the chance to go out on the road in the new arena tour, I can't wait to meet all the Wiggly fans.'
She also paid tribute to Emma, saying: 'Thank you Emma for leading the way!'
Moving on: Emma Watkins shocked fans on Tuesday when she announced she's leaving The Wiggles after 11 years
The young dancer first joined The Wiggles family for their Fruit Salad TV series in August this year, wearing a red skivvy, alongside four new castmates in a bid to promote 'diversity'.
Tsehay is a champion dancer and this year won four Latin dance titles at the World Latin Dance Cup, including first place salsa solo girl junior.
Tsehay boasts 8,000 Instagram followers and always shares dance videos with fans.
Talented: Tsehay is a champion dancer and this year won four Latin dance titles at the World Latin Dance Cup, including first place salsa solo girl junior
