Former Towie hunk Ricky Rayment will play Prince Charming in pantomime
The ex Towie hunk will hunt for his princess at a theatre in Wrexham
UNLUCKY-IN-LOVE ex Towie star Ricky Rayment is on a mission to find his one true love this Christmas as he plays Prince Charming in a pantomime version of Cinderella.
The reality TV hottie, who was previously engaged to Geordie Shore's Marnie Simpson, will take on the iconic fairytale role for the first time - and is relishing the prospect of finding his princess.
Essex lad Ricky said: "I'm really looking forward to getting started and playing Prince Charming in panto, especially as I've never done it before so it's all new to me.
"I've done reality TV, I've done music, now lets see if I can act in a pantomime."
Ricky's arms of fans can see him play the true romantic role at the , from December 10 to 31.
He will follow in the footsteps of Katie Price's ex husband Alex Reid, who trod the boards at the same venue playing the Genie in Aladdin.
Crowds may also get to see him blast out a few tunes after he released his debut track Stay True, featuring K.A.D.
Lee Kelly, managing director of LHK Productions, said: "I'm really excited that we've got Ricky on board or should I say treading the boards, starring as Prince Charming.
"It'll be fantastic to bring a bit of Essex to Wrexham this Christmas."
The raven-haired hunk may be hoping to find his one true love this season after memories of his break-up with Marnie were re-ignited when she hooked up with his pal and former Towie co-star, Lewis Bloor, while in the Celebrity Big Brother house.
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Ahead of their stint in the bungalow he said he "wouldn't be surprised" if they hooked up - and his fears rang true as they pair saw sparks fly.
Their love is still going strong and after their stint on the show, Lewis exclusively told The Sun Online Ricky can "call anytime he wants" with questions about when their relationship started.
The Celebrity Big Brother star has also kissed Ricky’s ex-girlfriend Jess Wright, but says he previously “swore” to Ricky that nothing happened between him and Marnie, who he says he wants to marry.
Meanwhile Ricky isn't the only reality TV star to whip up some pantomime banter this festive season.
Marnie's MTV co-star, Scotty T, will make his pantomime debut as the prince in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, at a theatre in Leeds.
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