A television star will return to Elstree to cut the ribbon at a shop’s grand opening next week.

Singer Steve Dorsett will appear at department store Debenhams' launch day celebrations at Borehamwood Shopping Park next Thursday.

The winner of Alan Carr’s Channel 4 show The Singer Takes It All will perform a set at the launch after cutting the ceremonial ribbon to mark the occasion.

Store manager Victoria Hever said: “After months of hard work behind the scenes I’m really looking forward to getting the doors open and showing off our brand new store to shoppers in Borehamwood.

“Having Steve Dorsett performing at the launch makes it even more exciting. The show he won, Alan Carr’s The Singer Takes It All, was filmed in Elstree Studios, which is right on our doorstep, so it is fantastic to have him play a part in our big day.”

Other entertainment will include mini-demonstrations from Borehamwood FC, while collections for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice will take place all day.

Debenhams' personal shopper Levent Ibrahim will highlight all of this season’s latest styles with mini trends presentations.

Colleagues at Costa Coffee, on the first floor, will be also host their own presentations, running master classes on how to make the perfect latte, including free samples.

The new 42,000 square foot store will open at 9am next Thursday, October 30.