Peter Andre has been added to the line-up for this month's V Festival, it's been announced.

The singer and former husband of glamour model Katie Price will play the Arena stage, which also boasts Ellie Goulding and Tinie Tempah.

A message on Andre's website said he was “excited” to have joined the bill.

The festival takes place in Chelmsford and Staffordshire on August 21-22, and will be headlined by Kasabian and Kings Of Leon.

Other acts on the bill include Daisy Dares You and The Pretty Reckless.

(by Jason Gregory)