A teenage amputee from Harpenden is set to wow a national audience tonight (September 12) when she performs at the Team GB Paralympic homecoming party.

Pollyanna Hope, 19, lost her right leg below the knee after being hit by a London bus when she was just two years old.

Despite this, she's become a talented dancer, gaining recognition after starring in a Toyota advert ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Now, she's set to perform a solo routine at the homecoming event for Britain's victorious Paralympians as they return from Paris.

Hosted by The Last Leg's Adam Hils, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe, the event is set to take place at the 16,000 seater Utilita Arena in Birmingham and will be screened by Channel 4 on Saturday night.

Pollyanna has overcome adversity - and will now perform to a huge television audience.Pollyanna has overcome adversity - and will now perform to a huge television audience. (Image: Supplied by Sarah Hope) Pollyanna said: "We've been rehearsing in London for over a month now, it's a really fun performance.

"Some of my friends are coming round for drinks on Saturday night to watch it.

"I'm a bit nervous to be honest, because all of the Team GB Paralympians will be there and it's such a big arena."

Pollyanna's prosthetic leg allows her to dance on the tips of her toes, something she says feels "absolutely natural" as she's never known anything different.

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On her journey, she says: "I started training when I was 13 and it's been a great journey learning about the industry and honing my technique and skills. I always try and find joy in it and remember the reason why I got into doing it - the fun!"

Pollyanna has already played an exciting part in this year's Games, flying out to Paris to perform for Channel 4's closing montage at the end of their coverage.

She explains: "I went out to Paris for three days at the end of August to film a routine for the closing montage. It was really incredible and such a special project.

"I was lucky enough see some amazing events at the Games as well."

Tonight's event will also feature performances from Aitch, Craig David, The Sugababes and Jonas Blue.