A Jodie Marsh fan has paid tribute to her idol - by having her portrait inked onto her skin.

Barmaid Sophie Patterson, 22, of Austral Way, Althorne, opted for a picture of the former glamour model turned bodybuilder after seeing the picture in a popular lads magazine.

Despite criticism from friends, family and total strangers, Miss Patterson insists she will “never regret it”.

The TV personality herself even showed her appreciation of the tattoo on Twitter.

When Miss Patterson tweeted a picture of the tattoo outline with the words “guess who?”, Jodie replied: “No way. Are you having that inked??? Send me a pic when it's done!!!!”