Kylie to star in Doctor Who

Kylie Minogue is reportedly going to star in the next Doctor Who Christmas special, playing a 'sexy Cyberwoman'.

The News of the World says that the pop princess was 'flattered' to be asked to appear in such a classic TV series, while Doctor Who re-creator Russell T Davies said he imagined that she'd be booked solid for the next two years.

Instead, Kylie could be filming her role as early as July when production on the Christmas special begins. Davies is apprently adding the finishing touches to the script now.

A Doctor Who insider said: "Kylie jumped at the chance to be in the show and is really looking forward to acting again."

She was persuaded to take the role by her stylist, Will Baker, who is a friend of Davies'.

"The Doctor Who team are delighted they've got someone as sexy and high profile as Kylie to ensure they win the annual [Christmas] ratings battle with ITV," said the insider.