The Wanted's Tom Parker is the latest celebrity to become a patron for hospice charity Ellenor - who support over 150 seriously and terminally ill kids in Kent.

The 27-year-old boy band star, who is originally from Petts Wood, has supported the charity for some time.

He recently raised £5,000 for the hospice on ITV's All Star Mr and Mrs, with his girlfriend and actress Kelsey Hardwick.

Mr Parker said: "I feel honoured to be a patron of Ellenor.

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"I can think of nothing more worthwhile than supporting such a great local charity that provides the best possible care and support to families facing terminal illness in Kent.

"Having personally met some of the amazing children that ellenor helps, I feel really proud to lend my support and I encourage others to do the same in whatever way you can.

"Together, our support will have such an impact for local families."

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The singer joins TV property expert Phil Spencer, Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins, former EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison, and Dragon Den's sculptor Guy Portelli - who are all patrons for Ellenor.

Ellenor is the only charity in the country to provide hospice care for seriously ill people off all ages.