EX-GIRLS Aloud singer Nadine Coyle has been added to the line-up for St Helens' Christmas lights switch on.

The event takes place on Saturday, November 14.

X Factor finalists, Alien Uncovered, Britain’s Got Talent finalists Entity Allstars and singer-songwriter Calum Scott were among the first to be announced on the bill.

It will also feature appearances from Emmerdale's TV Star and Inside Soap best actor winner, Michael Parr, Saints players Alex Walmsley and Tommy Makinson; Tyrers Department Store Father Christmas, and boxer Martin Murray.

The event, in association with with Radio City and supported by O2, is a huge musical extravaganza, hosted by Radio City's Claire Simmo and Scott Hughes.

The event gets underway at 4pm and to contact Merseytravel Traveline on 0151 236 7676. Contact www.merseytravel.gov.uk for up-to-date public transport enquiries.