Magician Joel Mawhinney joins Blue Peter presenting line-up

The magician and content creator was born in Bangor, Co Down

Magician Joel Mawhinney is joining Blue Peter as a presenter (BBC/PA)

Joel Mawhinney has been announced as the newest presenter of Blue Peter.

The 25-year-old magician and content creator, who was born in Bangor, Co Down, becomes the 41st host of the long-running CBBC children’s show.