Any Dream Will Do winner Lee Mead has been cast in the West End production of Wicked.

The former Joseph star will join the cast as Fiyero in May, the month that he and his wife Denise Van Outen are expecting their baby girl.

“I’m really excited to be returning to the West End in this incredible show,” said Mead. “Fiyero is a fantastic part and I’m looking forward to joining Rachel Tucker, Louse Dearman and the brilliant new cast at the Apollo Victoria.”

The show’s executive producer added: “With a wealth of musical theatre experience already under his belt, Lee was, from the outset, the one to watch in the BBC’s Any Dream Will Do.

“His much deserved win and subsequent performance in Joseph proved that he was an outstandingly talented leading man. I am really delighted that he has now chosen to make his return to the West End as Fiyero in Wicked.”