Heptathlete and Olympic gold medallist Jessica Ennis has admitted that just after the 2012 Games had come to an end, she was approached by singer Robbie Williams and asked to star in one of his music videos.

Speaking to London's Evening Standard newspaper, she explained that she had to say no to the exciting offer because the timing was wrong:

"It was straight after the Games when I was due to be going home."

When asked if she had turned him down, Ennis joked: "Don’t put it like that. It would have been brilliant but it was a mad time and my family were the priority."

Meanwhile, Williams' chart-topping single 'Candy' has been nominated for Best British Single at the 2013 BRIT Awards, the ceremony for which will take place on February 20 at London's O2 Arena.

Watch Williams' video for 'Different' below: