Presenter and fashion host Gok Wan was the star attraction as thousands of students shopped til they dropped in Preston city centre.

Shopfest, now in its tenth year, gives students access to exclusive deals in the St George’s Shopping Centre.

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Gok performed a DJ set and posed for selfies with star-struck students.

The TV personality said: “I loved ShopFest, it was brilliant. I have DJ’d in clubs and arenas in London, across Europe and Dubai, but never a shopping centre – it was a first for me and I absolutely loved it.”

Winners of the online meet and greet competition, including one of Blog Preston’s readers, got to have a chat and meet Gok.

A Runshaw College student, 17-year-old Sophie Lawrence, was the winner of a £1,000 cash prize draw.

Lancaster University student Hannah Bolton said: “It was amazing – I had the best time. The atmosphere was brilliant and I can’t believe Gok Wan was here – we loved it. I’ve bought so many things and saved a fortune – I can’t wait to come back next year.”

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She was joined by students from the University of Central Lancashire, Runshaw College and Preston’s College attended.

General manager of St George’s Shopping Centre, Andrew Stringer, said: “Our student shopping event is always a highlight in the student event calendar and this year we pulled out all the stops, with Gok’s special DJ set and appearance to celebrate a decade of our student events.

“Once again thousands turned out to join us, enjoying the entertainment and making the most of the discounts on offer.”

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