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Tik Tok star, 22, is unveiled as Blue Peter's 43rd presenter following mass reshuffle and fears world's longest-running children's show could be axed

There were fears that the longest-running children's TV show could be axed, with insiders calling the programme a 'very unhappy, sinking ship' in October.

Shini will co-host alongside Abby Cook, Joel Mawhinney and Henry the dog on her first live show airing Friday 19th January on CBBC and BBC iPlayer at 5.00pm. Blue Peter Editor, Ellen Evans, said of the appointment: 'Shini is an exciting new talent, who impressed us with her adventurous spirit, sense of humour, determination and aspiration to have a positive impact on kids' lives. As a digital creative, she's built a following online creating a fun, positive space connecting with young people, and I can't wait for the Blue Peter audience to meet Shini too!'

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