A COUPLE swapped pub gigs for a TV appearance by taking part in popular television programme Stars In Their Eyes.

Julie Wright, 33, and her husband Tony, 37, of Stanham Road, Dartford, performed I've Had The Time Of My Life by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes.

The family edition of the show was shown on January 7.

The couple had two days of vocal training, choreography and rehearsals before the show was filmed.

They were not picked as the overall winners.

The pair, who have three children, sing together regularly in Darenth pubs and further afield.

Mrs Wright says despite this they were very nervous.

She said: "It was lovely to walkthrough the smoke and on to the stage.

"It's a whole mix of feelings appearing on the show.

"I was excited, full of anticipation and a little bit nervous."