Strictly Come Dancing star JB Gill and his family enjoyed an evening out at a new bowling alley in Kent.

The JLS singer turned Kent farmer was invited to the launch of Hollywood Bowl’s new £3.5 million branch at Westwood Cross Shopping Centre, in Broadstairs.

Along with his wife Chloe and their two children Ace and Chiara, the family played a few games of bowling and tried out the arcade.

JB, who now lives on an 11-acre farm in Sevenoaks, even delighted fans with a sneak peek of his dance moves at the dancing mat station.

The singer, who rose to fame in 2008 as one part of the boy band JLS after they were named runners-up on The X Factor, is a contestant on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.

He is paired with professional dancer Amy Dowden, who also made her return to the competition after receiving treatment for breast cancer.

Officially opening the venue, JB said: “An evening of great bowling, good food and lots of arcade fun. I would definitely recommend a trip down there this half term.”

The entertainment centre features 22 state-of-the-art lanes which are all equipped with the latest technology including high-tech scoring to “redefine the bowling experience”.

There are also VIP areas, amusement arcades, and American-style bar and diner.

Centre manager Alex Poole said: “That excitement you get from scoring a strike in your first bowl is how we are all feeling at Hollywood Bowl Westwood Cross after our VIP night.

“The atmosphere was electric, and our star-studded guests immersed themselves in the fun.

“It is great to see what the opening means for the local community and we are excited to welcome families across Broadstairs and surrounding areas to our new entertainment-filled centre.