TV host and singer Stacey Solomon is to star in a sitcom based on her life.

Former The X Factor contestant Solomon will play herself in the show, written by Rob Colley and Dan Gaster.

The semi-fictional series will also star British impressionists Phil Cornwell and Ronni Ancona, who have been cast as the star's parents.

ronni ancona
Ronni Ancona will play Stacey's mum

A source tells The Sun, "There’s a lot of excitement about this project. It’s not just another reality TV show, there’s a brilliant production team behind it. There’s strong interest from ITV."

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