Celebrities turn on the style for charity.

SOUL legends flew from America to Liverpool to join film producer David Gest for a fundraiser in aid of two children's charities.

The I'm A Celebrity star hosted his first Let's Hear It For The Kids ball at the Adelphi Hotel on Friday to support Liverpool Unites and the Variety Club North West.

More than 300 guests were welcomed by the star, former Busted singer Matt Willis and Coronation Street's Jimmi Harkishin.

With a pounds 50 price tag per ticket, partygoers enjoyed a three course meal, a live auction and entertainment from singer Russell Thompkins Jr and The New Stylistics.

The group performed classics including You Make Me Feel Brand New and You Are Everything.

Soul fans were also treated to Deniece Williams singing her 1984 US number one hit Let's Hear it For The Boy and That's What Friends Are For.

Mr Gest said: "I wanted to give something back to Liverpool and what better way then by helping the children.

"Stars from all over the world have helped support and participate in the ball and raised a lot of money for children. I feel like an honorary Scouser because the people there have really taken me to their hearts.

"I have a lot of love for the people of Liverpool." Items in the auction included a John Lennon Imagine gold record award, LFC and EFC memorabilia, a LA holiday for four including tickets to Universal Studios, a first class trip to Memphis.

One lucky auction winner also got the chance to receive a birthday call from soul singer Smokey Robinson.

Liverpool Unites fundraiser Katie Mercer said: "We were absolutely delighted when David Gest told us he was donating the profits on the night to be split with Liverpool Unites and the Variety Club.

"The fantastic auction prizes and top class entertainment made it a very memorable evening." An after party was held at the Albert Dock's Circo bar and restaurant..

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