Marsh, Heaton to meet at charity ball

Kym Marsh and Michelle Heaton will be reunited at the White Sapphire Ball, held in aid of Northern Ireland Children's Hospice.

The pair were finalists on talent show Popstars and launched careers in pop bands Hear'say and Liberty X respectively. Marsh currently plays Michelle Connor in Coronation Street, while Heaton has recently appeared in a number of reality shows including Celebrity Big Brother.

Marsh told the Belfast Telegraph: "It's going to be a great night and it's for a fantastic cause. I'm so excited about seeing Riverdance, as I've never seen it live before, so that will be a real treat too."

Heaton added that she too is looking forward to the ball, which takes place on October 3, saying: "I can't wait to go back to Belfast. It is such a great city and I am so excited to be returning for the White Sapphire Ball.

"The Children's Hospice is a wonderful charity and as they do such amazing work I am delighted to be able to attend the event to support them."

Emma Rigby, who plays Hannah Ashworth on Hollyoaks, is also among guests at the ball.

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