Radio City's Rick Vaughn is the latest big name joining the star-studded cast for this years Christmas panto at the Empire.

Rick's set to take a role in Peter Pan alongside The Fonz (Henry Winkler), ex-Atomic Kitten Natasha Hamilton and Les Dennis.

It's the second year Rick's performed in panto after taking a lead role in Cinderella at Southport Convention Centre last year.

Rick told us: 'It was nice to be head hunted after last year's massive box office saving performance.

'There's some big names already confirmed for Peter Pan and that makes me feel right at home.'

Rick's role is still a closely guarded secret and will be confirmed nearer the time.

Rick's publicist, Suzanne Grant, said: 'Rick's got a massive fan base on Radio City and throughout the UK. This is the perfect way for his to spend Christmas – pleasing his fans and making them smile.'

American TV and movie star aka The Fonz, Henry Winkler will play Captain Hook.

Liverpudlian singer and Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton is to play Peter Pan, with fellow Scouser Les Dennis playing a pantomime dame in the form of the Darling family's cook and later, Hook's cook!

Peter Pan is produced by First Family Entertainment, responsible for last year's Christmas show Cinderella at the Empire, which was widely acknowledged as Britain's number one panto.

This year's show promises to delight audiences in the same glittering, spectacular style, with lavish staging and costumes and a fantastic cast and script.