BBC Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles has confirmed that he will be taking part in this years Celebrity X Factor contest.

Speaking on his radio show, Moyles said: “I am going to do it. I think it’s pretty much all signed, sealed and delivered.”

He also said that he wants to sing ‘Stand By Me’ in a broad Leeds accent for one of his performances.

Moyles indicated that he would like to be voted off the show on the first night, saying: “You still get the same money”.