WHAT Adele Atherton wants, what she really, really wants is a partner.

Rock FM's very own Geri Spice needs a zany helper for when the Red Rose Thundertruck goes on the road this summer with a series of roadshows across the county. But Adele, 22, may just hit the streets as herself after an appearance on Granada Reports as Ginger Spice Geri led to a show-down with radio bosses.

Programme Director Paul Jordan said: "She is a pretty girl in her own right. But since she was on television we have been swamped with letters and phone calls. We've now told her to clean up her act."

If you wannabe Adele's partner call Rock FM on 01772 556301.

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