Former Coronation Street star and recent The X-Factor: Celebrity contestant Victoria Ekanoye will be switching on the lights at Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park.

Victoria, who played Angie Appleton in the soap between 2017 and 2019, was recently voted off The X-Factor, although she may return in coming weeks as a 'wildcard'.

She will perform a short set ahead of the switch-on, which is due to take place this Saturday, November 23.

Marketing Manager, Heather Crank-Ingham, said: “The Christmas lights switch-on is always a great opportunity to get in the festive spirit with family and showcase local talents from around the area.

“We’re really looking forward to welcoming Victoria, Emilia, also a former X factor contestant and the cast of Aladdin along with lots of other performers to the stage show which will be compered by Jon Holling from Tower FM."

The show will begin at 2pm, with a stage show from Tower FM, followed by a reindeer parade at 4pm and the big switch-on at 5pm.

Earlier free entertainment from noon will allow young ones to meet Olaf and Elsa from Frozen.

There will also be face painting and magician shows. Visitors can also pet the live reindeer and get photos ahead of their parade.

Parking for the event is free and more information can be found on middlebrook.co.uk.