Love Island star Wes Nelson has been announced as the star of this year's Thameside Theatre pantomime. 

The reality star appeared in the ITV2 reality series Love Island in 2018, and also Dancing on Ice 2019, where he finished as runner-up.

This ITV hunk is set to mark his debut pantomime performance by playing the role of Dick Whittington at the Thameside Theatre.

Joined by a fantastic cast, including Alice Fillary and Thurrock's favourite pantomime dame, Luke Coldham, this year's panto is guaranteed to be full of wonder and excitement that will amaze audiences of all ages.

Tickets can be booked online at thurrock.gov.uk/theatre or by calling the box office on 0345 300 5264.