Hamza Yassin is one of the 15 celebrities making their way to the dance floor in the hope of lifting the glitterball as the 20th series of Strictly Come Dancing kicks off this autumn. The 13th to be announced over the summer, Hamza will be a familiar face with those who love wildlife shows, but for those who aren't so up on who the 32-year-old, don't worry, we've rounded up the essential info on the presenter who is about to dazzle on the dancefloor.
Hamza joins ex-footballer, Tony Adams, actors Will Mellor and Kymn Marsh and more celebs in the new series, but let's tell you more about the wildlife cameraman.
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Who is Hamza Yassin?
Hamza is one of the presenters of BBC’s Animal Park and a guest presenter on BBC’s Countryfile where he shares his vast knowledge and camera skills. He is well known to younger viewers under the guise of Ranger Hamza, presenting CBeebies live-action show Let’s Go For A Walk and new series Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest later this month. Hamza moved to the Scottish Highlands when he was younger to follow his dream of filming Scottish wildlife and becoming a wildlife cameraman.
He has lived there ever since and recently fronted Channel 4 documentary Scotland: My Life in the Wild and Scotland: Escape to the Wilderness, in which he guided celebrity companions on journeys through western and eastern Scotland and the Highlands. In his spare time, Hamza competes in the Highland Games and enjoys riding the country roads on his motorbike.
How old is Hamza?
The Sudanese-Scot is 32-years-old
What has he said about being on Strictly?
“I am absolutely over the moon to be joining Strictly 2022. Never in a million years did I think I’d be on such a cool show. I’ve been watching it for years and I can’t believe I’ll actually be there dancing live in front of the British public. My dance skills are currently at the level of ‘1970’s disco vibe’ but I’m ready to work hard and will be shaking it every time I get the chance – shake it ‘til you make it!”
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