About me
I’m a bubbly CBeebies TV presenter, actor and dancer who wants to show the world that people with a learning disability can dream big and be employed.
Myth to bust: People with Down syndrome are always happy. It's not true; we have a whole range of emotions like anyone else!
Disability
I have
Down syndrome
Down syndrome, also known as Down's syndrome, is a type of disability. People with Down syndrome may find it hard to learn new things and may need support. They may have more problems with their health too.
which is sometimes called Down's syndrome
Age and location
21, Leeds
Likes
- Horror and Marvel films
- I’m A Celeb & Strictly Come Dancing
- parkrun
Dislikes
- K-Pop
- Marmite
- People assuming I can't do things
Becoming a CBeebies presenter
After becoming a Mencap ambassador, George Webster went on to make history as the first person with Down syndrome to become a regular CBeebies presenter in 2021
George Webster - Becoming a star
As an actor and dancer, George is passionate about representation on stage and screen. He is part of a national theatre ensemble with Separate Doors, works with Yorkshire Dance and is part of the performance academy at Mind the Gap Studios, studying for a performing arts degree.
Congratulations on the book George!
Watch the exciting moment
Myth
A myth is an idea about something that is not true.
Buster George unboxed his picture book, 'Why Not?' which is out on 14 March, 2024.
'Why Not?' touches on George’s life and experiences and features characters using various forms of communication ranging from Makaton to using an eye gazer. The book is fully illustrated and features George as a child with his real-life family and friends. It has been written alongside Claire Taylor and illustrated by Tim Budgen.
Chromosome 21
Most people have two copies of chromosome 21, while those with three copies have Down syndrome. That is why World Down Syndrome Day is marked on 21 March each year.
Please donate £2.10 or even £21.00 to help us support people with a
learning disability
A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.
like Down syndrome.
“We need to see more people with a learning disability in the media” George says. “It’s so important. We deserve equal opportunities like you all do, jobs like you all have.”
“We need to be celebrated because we’re people, we exist.”
