First picture of Kimberley Walsh as Princess Fiona as she prepares to take over from Amanda Holden

It was announced earlier this year that Kimberley Walsh would be replacing Amanda Holden as Princess Fiona in Shrek The Musical in October.

And now the first picture of the 29-year-old star in full costume ahead of her debut in the show has been released.

Wearing a red wig, tiara and green dress, Kimberley looks calm and confident in the shot released by producers.

The Girls Aloud star also looks the spitting image of Amanda, who took on a very similar pose for her promotional shot in the musical.

Kimberley will be replacing Amanda in the role of Princess Fiona from October 5th.

The decision was made after Amanda announced she is expecting her second child, and insisted she would not be doing anything to jeopardise her pregnancy after a tragic miscarriage last year.

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