X FACTOR boy band Union J have pulled out of the Darwen Christmas lights switch-on.

The four-piece were due to perform at the event on Saturday, November 21, but have pulled the plug on their performance.

MORE TOP STORIES:

Councillor Stephanie Brookfield, member for Earcroft, said: “Obviously we are very disappointed that Union J are no longer available to play the lights switch-on and that we found this out at such short notice.

“We are working very hard to find a replacement to help us put on a great show for people in Darwen.”

Band member George Shelley is due to take part in ITV hit show I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, which starts this Sunday.