Former X Factor star Rhydian Roberts is to unleash a new album next month.

The Welsh singer will release 'One Day Like This' on April 7 in the UK.

Speaking about the record, the powerful classically trained singer said:

"This album has an epic feel. I wanted it to have that wide screen quality you get with the best movie soundtracks. I want it to be mesmerising and inspiring, full of passion and exciting all your emotions. Love, romance, hope, despair, faith, and the joy of being alive are all in there.

"There are some deeply personal choices like the Pearl Fishers duet by Bizet. I'm duetting with myself as a baritone and tenor, which sounds unusual, but I think really works well. The aria is close to my heart as it inspired me at the age of 14 to become a singer."

Roberts finished as a runner-up on the UK X Factor in 2007 before releasing his debut album in 2008.