Geldof puts stop to cover of Band Aid

Bob Geldof has revealed he put a stop to the stars of Fame Academy and Popstars recording a cover of Do They Know It's Christmas.

Geldof says he was approached by representitives from both shows about the possibility of them teaming up to record a cover version of the Band Aid song.

But he says he denied the request because it only came two weeks ago and he didn't think they would have time to do the song justice.

"It is a good Band Aid idea, overcoming rivalry - BBC and ITV together, bringing people together. I just didn't think there'd be enough time for it to be significant," he tells The Sun.

"Band Aid is there to be used, it is a tool. Remember, there was Band Aid 2 with Kylie, Jason and the whole Stock, Aitken and Waterman pop thing and other versions.