Stacey Solomon has been named as an ambassador for Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, following in the footsteps of fellow celebrity ambassadors including Simon Cowell, James Arthur and Leona Lewis.

The British TV personality will work with the animal shelter to 'raise awareness around the work that Hopefield do daily providing a safe and loving home for abandoned animals', and said of the announcement 'I am absolutely thrilled to be announced as an ambassador of Hopefield Animal Sanctuary. Hopefield gives abused, neglected and unwanted animals their forever home right in my hometown in Essex. They work tirelessly to improve the lives of their residents and I cannot wait to help them in their mission'.