TV STARS are flooding into Clacton for a two-night performance.

X Factor finalists Laura White, Eoghan Quigg and Austin Drage will feature at Clacton’s The Venue along with Britain’s Got Talent dancer Shaun Smith.

Spanish-born singer Ruth Lorenzo, who was famously told live on air by Simon Cowell that he fancied her, will be there, as will a break-dancing grandad and family-singing duo.

Big crowds are expected.

Tony Clish, Venue director, said: "All the acts we've selected were seen at one point as potential show winners - sometimes right up until the very last night of the contests.

"Was the right decision made, or should we be hailing these as the true champions? This is the chance for the people of Essex to deliver their own verdict.”

The acts take to the stage on September 11 and 12. Tickets can be ordered on 0845 8159709. For more details visit www.the-venue.info