Lee Mead: I owe a lot to Joseph

Any Dream Will Do winner Lee Mead has apparently spoken out about how the musical Joseph And His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has changed his life - and won him a girlfriend too.

Lee was crowned the nation's favourite Joseph in Saturday night's final and will now star in Andrew Lloyd Webber's revamped stage production of Joseph in London's West End.

Lee also met his girlfriend Kerry Stammers, 25, on the touring version of Joseph three years ago.

Lee told The Sun: "I met Kerry on Joseph - she was the handmaiden and I was Pharaoh, who dresses like Elvis. She must have had a thing for me in my Elvis wig! We've been together ever since so Joseph is special to me.

He added: "It was also my first play I saw with my nan. She loved all musicals and kick-started my interest in musical theatre. It's such a shame she passed away before she could see me getting a lead role."

Lee is about to start rehearsals for the show, which starts in six weeks. He is releasing a Children In Need charity single featuring the songs Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door.

He will also take to the stage at Diana's memorial concert on July 1.