Activist and writer Katie Piper is joining the presenter line-up of BBC One's long-running religious programme Songs of Praise.
Piper first appeared as a contributor alongside her mother Diane on a Songs of Praise Mother's Day programme in March, during which she discussed her faith.
She said she was "thrilled" to join the show as a presenter, having enjoyed watching Songs of Praise "over the years".
"I am really looking forward to meeting so many different people through the show and hearing their inspiring and uplifting stories," she added.
Piper will make her debut as a feature presenter in the Songs of Praise airing on BBC One on Sunday, September 20.
I am so excited 2 announce that I am joining the @bbc Songs Of Praise presenting team! I am really looking forward 2meeting so many different people & hearing their inspiring and uplifting stories. I will be on the Harvest edition on Sunday, 20th September at 1.15pm on BBC One. pic.twitter.com/TNcqv3lVSd
— Katie Piper (@KatiePiper_) September 11, 2020
"When we first filmed with Katie we heard her eloquently express her faith and the important role it played at a difficult time of her life," said series producer Matthew Napier.
"She brings empathy and a natural way of speaking to people and we look forward to her being part of the Songs of Praise family of Christian presenters."
