George Webster

2022 - 12 - 25

Strictly Christmas special: Who is George Webster? (Metro)

But he isn't a stranger to making history. After all, he was both the first children's TV presenter and now the first Strictly contestant with Down's Syndrome.

She said: ‘What I’m loving most is seeing the joy on George’s face every day. In the latest series, she was partnered with EastEnders’ James Bye, Bring on the glitter and everything else. I’ve always dreamed of being on the show one year and I’m so excited to be on this year’s Christmas Special!’ [What to watch over the Christmas period – from Strictly Come Dancing to The Masked Singer](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/21/what-to-watch-over-christmas-from-strictly-come-dancing-to-ghosts-17969813/?ico=more_text_links) But he isn’t a stranger to making history.

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special's star George Webster's ... (Leeds Live)

He recently made history as the first CBeebies presenter with Down Syndrome. Now, George Webster is going to be taking to the dance floor during Strictly's ...

He has since appeared in a number of productions, including some short films and even had a cameo role in The Railway Children Return. It is a [ dream come true](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/leeds-cbeebies-star-george-webster-23100183) for George, who told the BBC that he "loves" Strictly and watches it every year. These days, alongside his work with CBeebies, George acts as an ambassador for the disability charity, Mencap. He then went on to study a Creative Digital Media Production BTEC at Shipley College, which no doubt came in handy for his new career on TV. He said: "I’ve always dreamed of being on the show one year and I’m so excited to be on this year’s Christmas Special! [Leeds](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/leeds), George has quickly become a favourite on the show - even winning a BAFTA this year for his presenting work. He studied for his GCSEs and got qualifications in Maths, England, Media Studies, Food Tech and sport. George is originally from Rawdon in West Yorkshire and he went to school at St. Bring on the glitter and everything else. [Christmas Day](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/all-about/christmas), George will be swapping his CBeebies role for the glitz and glamour of the ballroom. "I’m looking forward to being "Strictlyfied". He recently made history as the first CBeebies presenter with Down Syndrome.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing: George Webster's BAFTA-winning ... (MyLondon)

The BAFTA-winning actor made history when he became the first presenter on CBeebies with Down's Syndrome.

His work with CBeebies also allows him to do this, and he previously said: "If we can get children to think of disabilities in a different way they we're changing the world already. We need more representation of people with Down's Syndrome on TV in varied roles so we can be seen and understood." [Telegraph & Argus](https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/20003876.cbeebies-presenter-george-webster-talks-life-downs-syndrome/) about the disability, George said: "I want to be just George, not George with Down's Syndrome. I can’t wait to perform on the Strictly dancefloor." On joining the line-up, George said: "I love Strictly and have watched it every year. Joined by professional dancer Amy Dowden, George, 22, said he'd always dreamed of being on the [BBC](https://www.mylondon.news/all-about/bbc) One dancing show and has urged them to 'bring on the glitter'.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special: Who is George ... (Birmingham Live)

This year's Strictly Christmas line-up features George Webster, Alexandra Mardell, Nicola Roberts, Larry Lamb, Rickie Haywood-Williams and Rosie Ramsey.

Honestly, if I was to describe it in one word, it would be magical." I’ve always loved the show, I watch it every year, and I remember when me and my sister were dancing around the living room downstairs whilst watching it on TV. And from then I’ve always loved the show." The CBeebies presenter is one of six stars confirmed for this year's [Christmas](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/christmas) episode. As ever, the one-off special will see six couples will take to the ballroom as they perform Christmas-inspired routines. His upcoming acting credits also include the children’s TV show Something Special, medical drama Casualty and war drama World On Fire.

George Webster says Strictly stint is 'best Christmas present' as he ... (Mirror.co.uk)

CBBC presenter George Webster gushed over taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special as he is set to make history on the show as the first ...

One year, she spotted a beautifully wrapped box and thought her partner Ben Jones was going to propose. [Coronation Street](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/coronation-street) actress [Alexandra Mardell](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/alexandra-mardell), 29. [EastEnders](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/eastenders) ’ [James Bye](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/james-bye) in this year’s dance competition, hopes she and George will be able to spread some festive cheer. [BBC](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bbc) children’s presenter with Down’s syndrome. [Amy Dowden,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/amy-dowden) 32. [George Webster](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/george-webster) deserves a gold star for his performance on [Strictly Come Dancing](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/strictly-come-dancing) ’s [Christmas](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/christmas) show.

Winner crowned on Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special (The Irish News)

Six celebrities and their dance partners performed seasonal routines in the hope of securing the silver star trophy.

The Christmas special opened with a group routine to a festive medley of Let It Snow, The Nutcracker Suite and Santa Claus Is Coming To Town featuring the celebrities and their professional partners. With Roberts dressed in a white glittery floor-length ballgown with feather trim and Pernice in a grey suit, they glided their way to a score of 39. I’m so happy about that, I did that for you (Kai) as well, I can’t believe it.”