By Daily Mail
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She's used to belting out pop songs and musical numbers.
But Kimberley Walsh's latest challenge comes in the guise of singing the official anthem for the nation's Olympic hopefuls with tenor Alfie Boe.
The Girls Aloud star said it was an 'honour' to represent Great Britain and is overwhelmed to be a part of 'the whole Olympics madness.'
Their debut performance of Queen cover One Vision - first released in 1985 - will take places at a celebration next Friday at the Royal Albert Hall.
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'Bring on the medals': Kimberley Walsh will join forces with tenor Alfie Boe to sing the official anthem for British Olympic hopefuls)
Kimberley, 30, said: 'It feels like a real honour to be representing Great Britain with this song and to be part of the whole Olympics madness.
'It's really special. Bring on the gold medals.'
The evening, hosted by Davina McCall and John Bishop, will have a royal line-up, with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as guests of honour.
The couple, who have just celebrated their first wedding anniversary, are ambassadors for Team GB and Paralympics GB along with Prince Harry.
Don't stop them now! Alfie and Kimberley will be covering Queen track One Vision
Opera star Boe, who starred as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables last year, added: 'It's an amazing song to sing, a wonderful track.
'I hope it inspires people who hear it to support the team, support the athletes and get behind everybody this summer to bring home the gold medals.'
The track is also being released by Decca Records on May 11.
Gary Barlow, Will Young and Spelbound are also due to perform at the event, aptly named Our Greatest Team Rises.
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I wish people wouldnt cover Queen song's how on earth can you better perfection!
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I think it's great there is such a concert for those with impaired hearing - and what two great singers to perform.
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Will they sing the immortal last line: "Fried Chicken"!
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Alfie is going to totally drown her out. Not the best pairing.
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I'm surprised Kim has been chosen. She is very likeable but defo not the best singer out there.
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Although I love Queen and everything they did why is the Queen video here and not the new one with that Walsh woman and the fabulous Alfie Boe?
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Alfie is awesome with an amazing voice - clearly he's suffered some temporary mental illness to sing with Kimberley Walsh. Pity.
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Wow, she's done very well for herself! Bet Cheryl is jealous that Kimba will be performing in front of the Duke and Duchess!
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Cor, I don't half fancy Mr Boe! And he can sing too! Bonus!! :)
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This is Just soooo very wrong.
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