Beloved children’s entertainer named as new Blue Peter host
All the changes coming to Blue Peter in September
- Hacker T Dog, a popular CBBC puppet for over 16 years, will join Blue Peter as a new presenter from September.
- He will become the 44th presenter of the world's longest-running children's TV show, appearing regularly in the studio.
- To mark his debut, Hacker T Dog will take viewers on a special tour of his hometown, Wigan.
- Blue Peter will also introduce a new look and format, relocating to Campfield Facilities at Versa Studios in Manchester.
- The show will cease future live episodes due to changing viewing habits, though the Blue Peter Garden and RHS Bridgewater garden will still be used for filming.