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Joel Leaver

Ed Sheeran, Annie-Marie and other pop stars 'audition' for Capital FM gig in new advert

A host of music artists have been shown 'auditioning' to appear on Capital FM in a playful promotional video for the radio station - which was released earlier this evening.

The new advert features several performers including Ed Sheeran, 30, Lil Nas X, 22, Anne-Marie, 30, and Olly Alexander, 31, as fans have "never seen them before."

The video debuted on social media, including Twitter, tonight and has been released in promotion of Capital Breakfast - which is broadcast weekdays from 6am to 10am.

It opens with breakfast co-hosts Roman Kemp, 29, Siân Welby, 35, and Sonny Jay, 28, sat behind a desk - with the radio presenters acting as the judges for the 'auditions.'

Ed Sheeran is shown taking ages to set up his equipment in the promo video (Capital FM / Global)

Viewers are shown artists attempting to impress them in the hope of being able to appear on Capital FM - with chart-topper Ed struggling to set-up for his audition in the clip.

The Shape of You singer is seen taking a while to prepare, with his microphone later shown falling to the floor - which leads to sparks among his equipment.

Lil Nas X is seen auditioning remotely (Capital FM / Global)

Years & Years' Olly expresses interest in using dry ice for the gig, whilst Grammy Award winner Lil Nas X tries to audition virtually but ends up stuck on mute instead.

Joel Corry, 32, is shown trying to hype up the judges and KSI, 28, showcases his skills on the recorder. Becky Hill, 27, instead tries to impress the judging panel with hoola hoops.

Olly Alexander tries to impress with neon lights in his audition (Capital FM / Global)

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The ad - supported by Joel's track 'I Wish,' which features Mabel, 25, - plays for laughs with a mix-up involving Anne-Marie, who is seen singing to bewildered office staff at a file management company called Capital.

Sonny Jay, Roman Kemp and Siân Welby are on the judging panel in the advert (Capital FM / Global)

Roman said: "We wanted to rope in some friends of the show for our latest TV ad and have a bit of fun. Everyone was up for the challenge and we had such a laugh making it."

Tune into Capital Breakfast with Roman Kemp weekdays from 6am to 10am. Listen to Capital on FM, DAB digital radio, on Global Player, iOS or Android device and at capitalfm.com.

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