LUCKY Vicky Rudd had a real thriller when megastar Michael Jackson said he loved her.

The 19-year-old travelled to Sheffield's Don Valley Stadium last Wednesday after winning the prize of a lifetime on Rock FM's Kev Seed breakfast show.

Secretary Vicky, of Chatsworth Court, Heath Charnock, Adlington, couldn't resist shouting "I love you" to the singer as he walked backstage to meet competition winners.

And, to Vicky's surprise, Wacko Jacko turned round, smiled and replied: "I love you too"!

Vicky said: "It was an absolutely brilliant experience. I managed to touch his shoulder as he walked past me and then I couldn't stop myself saying something to him.

"When he said he loved me I was in shock! My boyfriend doesn't mind - he knows Michael comes as part of the package!"

Vicky was driven to the concert with mum Barbara in a limousine and went backstage before enjoying a stunning show.

Excited Vicky added: "He's not as weird as people think - he just had his sunglasses on and he was quite normal, really. And I can confirm his nose is real!"

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