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Sam Cook & Paul T Smith

Strictly champion Hamza Yassin and co-star Helen Skelton land TV job together

Strictly Come Dancing champion Hamza Yassin and his co-star Helen Skelton have landed themselves a TV job - and they'll be presenting together.

The pair are going to be the new faces of BBC Countryfile, but despite them being no strangers to the actual programme, they have never appeared on it together.

Both Hamza and Helen were immensely popular with viewers of Strictly and grew a huge fanbase during their time on the hit TV show.

Hamza, who lives in Ardnamurchan, scooped the iconic glitterball trophy on Saturday night, and on Monday, a TV insider told the Daily Star: "It’s a huge opportunity for Hamza and Helen as Countryfile’s ratings eclipse most soap operas. But it’s unlikely to be the only project they both get."

And speaking to The Sun, the same source said: "Hamza is set to front his own nature show, while Helen is expected to get her own vehicle based around her adventurous and bubbly personality."

BBC cameraman and wildlife photographer Hamza, is also reportedly being set up as a successor to renowned TV naturalist Sir David Attenborough.

Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez performing on Saturday's show (Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire)

Last night, following his Strictly win, he wrote on Instagram: "I am still trying to comprehend what happened last night. Let me start by thanking my dance partner @jowitaprzystal. As I said yesterday you are an angel disguised as a human being, a ray of sunshine!

"Thank you for your trust and guidance throughout this incredible journey. You shone a light for me that got me through some tough weeks and you have been by my side every step of the way.

"You will go on to do great things in your life. It was my pleasure to be your student. I will forever be grateful for how you have changed my life.

"Thank you to the Strictly team @bbcstrictly for giving me this opportunity of a lifetime. There are so many wonderful people that work on this incredible show.

Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal during the dress rehearsal for the live show of Strictly Come Dancing (BBC)

Hamza added: "To the judges, @shirleyballas, @motsimabuse, @mrantondubeke, and @craigrevel thank you for your comments, feedback and tips, your kind words and your criticism. Your expertise and advice was invaluable. Each week, I strived to take it all on board to become a better dancer.

"I would like to thank the British public. To everyone who voted for us throughout the last 13 weeks, we could not have done it without you. Your support means the world to us. You are simply the best.

"And finally I would like to thank all of my fellow Strictly 2022 classmates. You are ALL winners! I am thankful to have had the chance to get to know you wonderful people. This is not the end but the beginning of a lifetime of friendships, dinners and celebrations.

"From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much. Pigeon-toed Hamza. Xxx"

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