[Kaz]

Matthew Kelly has thanked the public for their support during the time he was being investigated by police over an allegation of child sex abuse.

Police are taking no further action over an allegation Mr Kelly, host of Stars In Their Eyes, sexually abused a child in the 1970s.

When questioned by police over the sex abuse claim, Mr Kelly denied any wrongdoing and explained he had never met the man, who made the allegation.

He said as he went into the Civic Theatre in Darlington: "I would just like to say to everybody who has supported me that the public have been fantastic and all the theatre people lovely.

"The Birmingham rep were marvellous. I have worked ever since. The Liverpool people were sensational and Darlington is always a great date and I am looking forward to tonight."

The TV presenter is appearing as Lennie in a touring production of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, which is currently playing at Darlington.

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I'm delighted to hear this news.

Poor Matthew - he must have been through hell these last few weeks.

I sincerely hope this false allegation has not damaged his TV career, and that he'll be back presenting 'Stars in their Eyes' very soon.