CUSTOMERS and friends of stylist Michelle-Zoe Woodward have been invited to a special party in Rawtenstall to celebrate her TV appearance on Blind Date.

The larger-than-life hairdresser works for Plus 2 in Haslingden and will be screened as 'the picker' on the programme on January 5, when colleagues and friends will get to see her match with Lloyd Pennatt, a lorry driver from London.

Michelle admitted she picked Lloyd because he was loud, bubbly and outgoing.

On January 12 Michelle's friends have been invited to Madison Wine Bar, Burnley Road, to meet the man himself and watch the programme as it is broadcast and their date in India comes under the spotlight.

Michelle, 32, of Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth, said: "I have just got the letter through to say when it is to be broadcast so I have told everyone and booked the pub as I planned."

But as far as romance is concerned, Michelle is sticking to her contract and staying tight lipped until the follow-up date interview on January 12.