Robbie Williams turns on London's Oxford Street lights

Robbie Williams is joined by Leona Lewis and Lawson before he switches on the Oxford Street lights, London. Credit: Ian West/PA Wire/Press Association Images

Singer Robbie Williams turned on the Christmas lights in London's Oxford Street and laughed off claims his number one hit sounds like an advert for sweets.

Robbie is celebrating his first solo UK number one hit for eight years as his song Candy topped the official singles chart.

It is his 14th number one, including songs with Take That.

He was already celebrating became a father in September after wife Ayda gave birth to their first child Theodora Rose.

See the full interview at ITV London.

Robbie laughed off claims his song sounds similar to a prominent television advert for Haribo sweets.

Robbie said: "It was pointed out to me via YouTube when I read the comments and I was like 'oh yeah, it does doesn't it?' but I think every song has been written now and everything sounds similar."