Songstress and mother Lily Cooper (née Allen) took to her official Twitter page earlier today and told her fans that to raise money for this year's Comic Relief she will reward one lucky fundraiser by naming her pig after them and will also send them meat products from the same animal.

Writing on the social networking site, she explained: "Donate and I'll name my pig after you, send you pictures and then bacon and sausages. Ok, can I change my mind and make it 'pick at random' instead of 'highest bidder' or will I get done for false advertising."

"Following on from last night, if you join my #twittermillion team and or donate to my page ,I will pick at random 1 person and name one of my pigs after them, i will also send them some sausages once the pig has reached its end."

She was then met with angry tweets from animal rights campaigners and vegetarians, and tried to quiet them by explaining the pigs were bred to be slaughtered and it isn't just a charity gimmick:

"Just want to clear something up, I am NOT slaughtering a pig for charity, our pigs were always going to be slaughtered, and eaten. I genuinely just want to help a good cause. sorry if I have offended anyone, but I have never claimed to be a vegitarian. ps, our pigs are kept in lovely conditions and live happy piggy lives."

Watch her recent performance at Paris Fashion Week below: