X-FACTOR star Stacey Solomon is set to appear as a judge at her old school's very own version of the hit ITV show.

Ms Solomon, who reached the final of last year's competition, will be running her eye over the next generation of performing talent during King Solomon High School's annual 'KS Factor' contest.

The singer, who lost out in 2009 to eventual winner Joe McElderry, has been tipped for big things after impressing the nation with her powerful vocal skills and down-to-earth personality.

This evening's event is due to begin at the school, in Barkingside, at 6.30pm.