Rhydian Roberts has landed a role in musical ‘The War of The Worlds’.

The former X Factor runner up will star alongside ex Atomic Kitten Liz McClarnon and former teenage heartthrob Jason Donovan.

Rhydian will take on the character of Parson Nathaniel – previously played by Russell Watson and said:

“My dream has always been to appear in a musical which tours large arenas and I’m very excited to be joining such an incredible cast for The War of The Worlds 2010 tour.”

“I am a big fan of Jeff Wayne and I grew up listening to the classic album, so it’s very special to be performing one of the main roles of Parson Nathaniel – even more so given that I will share the stage with an 11-foot floating 3D hologram of my fellow countryman, Richard Burton, 26 years after his death!”

Producer Jeff Wayne added: “Rhydian is an incredibly talented singer whose range and depth of voice will suit this role perfectly. I am delighted to welcome him into this year’s production.”