X-FACTOR superstar Chico will be in Maldon next weekend.

The singer, who appeared on the hit show back in 2005, will be hosting a live fitness party in Promenade Park.

Ahead of his event he will take part in the Maldon Carnival procession.

Between 4pm and 8pm next Saturday he will be holding a BlockFit Party in the Ampitheatre.

The aerobic fitness classes are designed and instructed by Chico and other Shimmy ‘n’ Groove fitness instructors.

The session in Promenade Park are open to everyone and free.

Ron Pratt, chairman of the Council’s Community Services Committee, said; “The amphitheatre is a great facility for such events and it is fantastic to see it being used for free innovative public fitness sessions”

Chico will also perform some of his own songs during the afternoon to keep everyone entertained between workouts.

He will be raising awareness for his charity the Rainbow Child Foundation in conjunction with Richard Branson’s Virgin strives for the BIG CHANGE charity.