Byker Grove
The presenting duo shared some "exciting news" for fans.
Dale spent a number of years as part of the Emmerdale cast, after playing Ant and Dec's rival in Byker Grove.
The broadcaster said it is "proud to reflect all areas of children’s lives" across their output.
The incident, which took place at a school on the set of former TV show Byker Grove, is being treated as a hate crime.
