UK medium attempts to contact Jackson

UK medium Derek Acorah will attempt to contact Michael Jackson tonight in a live séance.

While some fans of the 'Beat It' singer are disturbed by the event, Acorah has insisted that it will be "conducted honestly, with sensitivity, truth".

Speaking exclusively to Digital Spy, Acorah said: "He's a fantastic entertainer and from a medium standpoint, it would be a privilege if we can achieve a connection with this great man.

"It could help the fans as well - millions of them are grieving him and if we can find a connection, he's likely to tell us about things we don't know about and help people who are still grieving."

He also claimed that he has a "spiritual inclination" that Jackson would like to participate in the event.

"We can't command and demand that Michael step forward. However, I've just got that spiritual inclination that maybe Michael would like to do this. I will not know until very close to the time.

"If I pick up that Michael is in the atmosphere, I'll be a very happy man. If there's no connection, that's what will be."

Michael Jackson: The Live Séance airs tonight at 10pm on Sky1 in the UK.

> Click here to read our interview with Acorah in full