The celebrity guest spot at the Leatherhead Drama Festival has remained a mystery until now.

After the news that patron Sir Michael Caine cannot attend, it has been announced that Loose Women and GMTV presenter Andrea McLean will present awards at the close of the festival.

Largest of its kind in the UK, the festival is under way with dramatic groups going head-to-head for a chance of winning this prestigious award.

When the two winning performances are selected, McLean is set to attend a special viewing before the Gala Awards Night on Saturday.

Alongside Sir Michael Caine who has played an integral part in the proceedings for the last seven years, previous guests have included Nicholas Owen and Virginia McKenna.

Leatherhead Drama Festival; Leatherhead Theatre, Church Street, Leatherhead; Adult productions; Tuesday, May 5, to Friday, May 8; £10 Gala Awards Night - Saturday, May 9; £15; www.leatherheaddramafestival.org