FOR the first time, a woman  is set to join The permanent Wiggles line up, as a new generation of the acclaimed children’'s entertainment group is unveiled.

Kylie Minogue was named an honorary "Pink" Wiggle in 2009.

Emma Watkins, a 20-year-old backup dancer with the current group, will become the new yellow Wiggle.

Pictures: History of The Wiggles

Old hand band members Jeff Fatt, Murray Cook and Greg Page will retire at the end of 2012, making way for new faces, who are all current backup dancers.

Anthony Field is the only original Wiggle who will remain as part of the show.