JLS have added a further six shows to their upcoming UK arena tour, which will now run into 2011.

The former X Factor star's jaunt features 23 dates, starting with two new shows in Aberdeen (November 29) and Glasgow (30).

The remaining extra dates all take place in 2011, beginning at London's O2 Arena on January 15, before calling at Cardiff (18), Birmingham (19) and Newcastle (20).

“It’s going to be a spectacular and we can't wait for all our supporters to see the show,” the band said.

Tickets for the new dates go on sale on Friday (March 12) at 10am.

Tickets for existing dates are already on sale.

JLS' UK tour dates are:

• Aberdeen, AECC – November 29
• Glasgow, Braehead Arena – 30
• Liverpool, Echo Arena – December 2/3
• Cardiff, International Arena – 4
• Bournemouth, BIC – 6
• Birmingham, LG Arena – 7
• London, O2 Arena – 9/10
• Nottingham, Trent FM Arena – 11
• Glasgow, SECC – 13
• Aberdeen, AECC – 14
• Manchester, MEN Arena – 16
• Sheffield, Arena – 17
• Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena – 18
• Manchester, MEN Arena – 20
• Birmingham, LG Arena – 21
• London, Wembley Arena – 22/23
• Cardiff, International Arena – January 3
• Nottingham, Trent FM Arena – 4
• Sheffield, Arena – 5
• London, O2 Arena – 15
• Cardiff, International Arena – 18
• Birmingham, LG Arena – 19
• Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena – 20

(by Jason Gregory)