Blue Peter: New presenter is announced as wheelchair racer Abby Cook - who is she?

Abby Cook has been announced as the 42nd host of the long-running TV show Blue Peter. The Scottish presenter was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome at birth, (EDS) a condition which causes her joints to easily dislocate.

Cook will join Mwaksy, Joel and Henry the dog to deliver weekly episodes where children and adults take part in an activity in order to earn a coveted Blue Peter badge. Abby has already taken on her first challenge, abseiling off a bridge to collect her badge.