JASON Donovan fans are in for a treat when he visits Southend during a UK-wide tour next year.

The star is returning to his roots for a solo tour of his debut, five times platinum, 1989 album ‘Ten Good Reasons’ and ‘Greatest Hits’.

Ten Good Reasons’ became the biggest selling album of 1989 and remains a massive fan favourite with two solo number one singles "Too Many Broken Hearts" and "Sealed with a Kiss”. It also featured a duet with Kylie Minogue, "Especially for You", which reached No.1.

Donovan will be at the Cliffs Pavilion on Tuesday, March 22, 2016.

The tour marks a huge step for the 80s heart throb. This is the first time he toured as a solo artist for six years and the first time he has ever toured the ‘Ten Good Reasons’ album .

Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday, May 15 at 10am.

For tickets go to www.thecliffspavilion.co.uk