MARLOW man and Strictly Come Dancing champion Tom Chambers surprised youngsters in a children's hospital this month when he visited bearing Christmas gifts.

Tom, 36, who won the 2008 dancing competition, went to the Evelina London Children's Hospital to visit kids just days before Christmas.

The former Holby City star brought a trolley-load of gifts to give to the children in the ward.

The visit, organised by the Scotch Brand from 3M and Starlight Children's Foundation, saw Tom deliver presents and spend time with patients at the hospital.

Tom is an Ambassador for Starlight - a national charity that grants wishes for terminally ill children and provides entertainment in hospitals and hospices across the UK.

Tom said: "As a dad myself, I believe that Christmas should be a very special and happy time for children.

"I am delighted to support the partnership between the Scotch Brand and Starlight, which bring smiles to poorly children in hospital this Christmas.”