Strictly Come Dancing: What comes next for Hamza Yassin as TV presenter blows away viewers on the dancefloor

From Sudan to Scotland, Hamza has had quite the journey. And his time in the limelight isn't over yet

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Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal dance the Charleston during the Strictly semi final (Photo: PA Media)Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal dance the Charleston during the Strictly semi final (Photo: PA Media)
Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal dance the Charleston during the Strictly semi final (Photo: PA Media)

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were sent into a frenzy after Hamza Yassin’s incredible semi-final performance.

Inspired by Scotland - the nation Hamza calls home - the wildlife cameraman and TV presenter took to Strictly’s stage in a kilt for an epic routine with professional partner Jowita Pryzstal.

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Together, the pair danced the Charleston to Paulo Nultini’s ‘Pencil Full of Lead’ and their efforts scored a massive 76 points out of 80 - leaving them as one of the favourites going into this weekend’s final.

But while he has proven to be a TV sensation already, and added to his fans with his impressive dance moves, many are also wondering what comes next for Hamza.

PeopleWorld takes a look at what his next career steps may be.

Hamza Yassin in the Peak District (Pic: Getty)Hamza Yassin in the Peak District (Pic: Getty)
Hamza Yassin in the Peak District (Pic: Getty)

Many news outlets are reporting that the 32-year-old could be set to capitalise on his fame from Strictly with his own BBC show.

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It has been reported that the BBC have an unnamed nature show lined up for Hamza.

It would fit into Hamza’s previous experience as he has worked on several nature and animal shows, and even lives in the Scottish Highlands in the midst of sprawling natural countryside.

Hamza also has a degree in zoology and a masters in biological photography to further add to his cause.

It could mean Hamza follows in the footsteps of his idol Sir David Attenborough by exploring the natural world live on TV.

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He has previously worked on Countryfile, Animal Park, and also on CBeebies show Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest.

Hamza was born in Sudan before moving to the UK at the age of nine. Despite being homeless, he moved to the Scottish village of Ardnamurchan on the west coast at the age of 21 to observe local wildlife.

He soon made a name for himself there which has been explored in the Channel 4 documentary 'Life in the Wild' and 'Scotland: Escape the Wilderness'.