The City of Manchester Stadium was transformed in to a sparkling Christmas wonderland for Key 103’s annual Jingle Ball - and two stars from Bolton helped add to the atmosphere.

More than 800 guests were wined and dined in a glittering pink and black themed marquee, before being wowed by some of the UK’s top pop stars, all in aid of Key 103’s Cash for Kids charity.

Hosted by breakfast show presenters Mike Toolan and Chelsea Norris, the live show opened with an appearance from Irish band The Script, who performed songs including their recent top selling singles “We Cry” and “Break Even”.

The Jingle Ball then kicked off an X-factor extravaganza, with performances from last year’s winner Leon Jackson and runners up Same Difference, along with this year’s contestants Laura White, from Atherton, and Scott Bruton.

Loud screams from the ladies present saw the introduction of Lemar, who performed three of his hit songs, including his most recent single “If She Knew”. Lemar told hosts Mike and Chelsea how he would like an Audi R8 for Christmas.

Even louder screams occurred as McFly burst on stage, picked up their guitars and stunned the excited crowd with some of their top singles from over the years. Lead singer Danny Jones, from Bolton, said he loved being back in Manchester and even as a Bolton Wanderers fan he didn’t seem to mind being on Man City turf.

Scottish songstress Sharleen Spiteri performed her solo singles, after 20 years in the music industry and reaching fame with her band Texas.

Wolf whistles from the men in the room greeted Alesha Dixon on stage in a gold and black glittery outfit. The current ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ champion got the dance floor moving with her catchy single “The Boy Does Nothing”, before fantastic male vocalist James Morrison closed the live show with his top selling singles.

The Jingle Ball also saw performances from Hue and Cry, and local singer Maria Jordan.

The event, in aid of Key 103’s Cash for Kids, raised thousands of pounds which will go towards helping disadvantaged children across Greater Manchester.