Misha B to support Nicki Minaj on her headline UK tour

Former X Factor contestant Misha B is to support Nicki Minaj on her UK tour later this year.

The singer will perform on 10 Pink Friday Reloaded dates in October and November.

She said: "I'm over the moon to be Nicki's support on her UK tour. Really looking forward to catching a vybz and gettin out there and performing new songs. Woohoo Woop Woop!"

Misha B was a semi-finalist on the eighth series of The X Factor in 2011.

Her debut single Home Run is at number 11 in this week's singles chart.

She'll also perform a one-off gig in London on 1 August.

Young Money artist Tyga will also be performing on the tour.

The dates are as follows:

Nottingham Arena -21 October

Manchester Arena - 22

Liverpool Echo Arena - 24

Newcastle Arena - 25

Birmingham LG Arena - 27

Newcastle Arena - 28

London 02 Arena - 30

Manchester Arena - 2 November

Sheffield Arena - 3

Cardiff Arena - 7