The Essex born former X Factor finalist Olly Murs has released the video for his new single Hand on Heart – and it may seem eerily familiar to fans of his new best mate Robbie Williams.

The black-and-white video was shot as a homage to Robbie’s best-selling 1997 hit Angels and features not only many of the same locations but even identical scenes and camera shots.

Olly – who has been supporting Williams on his recent Take The Crown tour – brought in film-maker Vaughan Arnell, who directed the original promo for Angels, to shoot his new video.

But the film has been made with the Take That star’s approval – and even features a cameo appearance by Robbie near the end as he and Murs share a kickabout on a council estate.

The Daily Mirror quoted Olly as saying: “I was really excited by the idea for this video and to get Rob involved was important to me.

“We had great fun filming it and I am so pleased it’s got his stamp of approval.”

Robbie went on to add: “Imitation is the highest form of flattery. I am easily flattered, and I love Olly.

“We always have a good time together and this was no exception.”

Hand on Heart is the latest from Olly’s forthcoming album Right Place Right Time, which is due for release on November 24.

Olly Murs – Hand on Heart

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John (Staff writer)
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