Gemma Atkinson is to co-host 'The Toddler Club' on CBeebies.
Gemma Atkinson is to co-host The Toddler Club
The former 'Emmerdale' star will present alternate days with Nigel Clarke, who is known for hosting sister show 'The Baby Club', when the 14-minute episodes get underway on April 4th.
Gemma - who has two-year-old daughter Mia with her fiance Gorka Marquez - said: "As a new mum, during the first lockdown I found comfort and reassurance watching programmes such as 'The Baby Club' and 'The Toddler Club At Home', so for me to now be a host is such an honour.
"The show covers so many basics for us as parents and lets us know we’re not alone, every toddler is different and that’s OK.
"To be presenting a show that helps children develop and lets parents feel we’re all in the same boat is wonderful."
The show will see Gemma and Nigel joined in the studio by families from across the country as they try to encourage people to spend time together and explore the world around them through songs, play, and storytelling.
Kate Morton, Head of BBC Children’s Commissioning Acquisitions 0-6, added: "We’re thrilled Gemma is joining us for 'The Toddler Club' and becoming part of the family.
"She brings her own experience of being a mum to the show and is passionate about helping other parents to feel positive and empowered."
CBeebies has commissioned 40 episodes of 'The Toddler Club', with 20 episodes set to air on weekdays from Monday 4 April on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer, and 20 episodes will follow later in the year.
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