A singer and TikTok star chosen to headline a town’s Christmas light switch-on says he is looking forward to a “great night” in front of the crowd.

Junior Andre, the 18-year-old son of TV personalities Peter Andre and Katie Price, acheived success in 2022 with the release of his debut single ‘Slide’, which reached number one in the iTunes pop chart.

The actor, singer, and TikToker will headline the Christmas lights switch-on event in Accrington on Thursday, November 23.

Now with more than one million social media followers, he recently released his second single ‘Only One’, which also hit number one on iTunes, and is among the songs he will perform at the Accrington event.

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He said: “I am so excited to be heading to Accrington for the 2023 Christmas lights switch-on, and to meet all my fans.

“I can’t wait to perform in front of the Accrington crowd, it’s going to be a great night!”

Murray Dawson, chair of #AmazingAccrington, the event organisers, said: “We are delighted to announce that Junior will be performing at this year’s light switch-on.

“He is an incredibly talented, young, up-and-coming star, with a huge following of fans and we are really excited to have him with us for what is going to be an even bigger and better light switch-on.”

Sameena King, manager at Accrington Market, added: “It is great to see such a big name coming here to Accrington. Hopefully it will attract lots of people into town, who will shop local and enjoy the fantastic range of products on offer both around town and here in the market.”

The event will start at 4pm on November 23 and is sponsored by Hyndburn Borough Council, North Lancs Training Group, Sundown Solutions, Prosperity Children’s Services, and Financial Affairs.