One-hit-wonder Chesney Hawkes insists he is famous enough to open a Christmas ice-rink

Chesney Hawkes Credit: Press Association

The one and only Chesney Hawkes insists he is famous enough to open a Christmas ice-rink in Hastings.

The one-hit wonder singer faced a backlash from residents in East Sussex who claimed his fame faded a long time ago.

Many were expecting Madness singer Suggs instead.

Chesney defended his celebrity status on Twitter and said he was looking forward to coming to Hastings, in a long tweet entitled The Battle of Hastings:

Chesney is due to appear in Hastings on December 6th.