X Factor winner James Arthur is bringing his first ever arena tour to Bournemouth later this year.

The Say You Won’t Let Go singer has had an "extraordinary" past six months, achieving multiple number ones, a platinum selling album, sold out tours and two BRIT nominations.

His nine-date arena tour will close at the BIC on Thursday, November 30 and he will be supported by Ella Henderson.

James said: “It is unreal that I’ll be doing my first UK arena tour this November.

"The last tour was the best experience and now I cannot wait to take it to the next level in arenas. Thanks again for the continued support and can’t wait to see you there”.

Billed as the comeback of the year by many, James’s run of success shows no sign of slowing down through 2017. He launches his next single later this month and hits the USA again for performances on The Ellen DeGeneres show and The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.

This summer, James supports One Republic on their US arena tour, is headlining shows in Europe and Japan and has been confirmed for a number of the UK’s biggest festivals.

Tickets go on sale this Friday at 9am from www.ticketmaster.co.uk and www.gigsandtours.com.