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Sophie collaborating with Ed Harcourt

Sophie Ellis-Bextor tweeted yesterday (January 10) that she is writing songs with Ed Harcourt and that this may lead to studio album "number 5".

Ellis-Bextor tweeted: "writing with the very talented Ed Harcourt today. lucky me!"

This was followed by a second tweet, ten minutes later, stating: "album 5. might as well make a start whilst inspired!"

Harcourt's debut album 'Here Be Monsters' was nominated for the 2001 Mercury Music Prize and he cites Nick Cave and Jeff Buckley as his musical influences.

Watch highlights of Sophie Ellis-Bextor and her mother, Janet Ellis, appearing on 'The Million Pound Drop' Christmas edition below: