POP Idol's famous fat bloke, Rik Waller, has gone from entertaining the nation on Saturday nights to promoting ethnic diversity in north Kent.

He travelled to Gravesend to plug an ethnic diversity conference for teenagers organised by North West Kent Racial Equality Council and Kent County Council.

Teenagers will get to discuss issues such as drug and alcohol misuse, the Cliffe airport proposals, sporting achievements and careers in the Kent fire brigade.

They will also enjoy performances by bhangra singer Jassi Sidhu and will get to hear songs from Rik's debut album.

The event is on November 8 at Northfleet Youth and Community Centre, in Hall Road. Admission is free but places must be pre-booked by calling 01474 369329.