A PROFESSIONAL tribute act to the ‘King of rock and roll’ turned down a star billing on a hit TV reality series.

Elvis Presley tribute act Kidd Galahad, from Catterick, believes an appearance on Geordie Shore would be “detrimental” to his career and reputation.

He was contacted by the producers to perform his tribute act during an episode in the series.

He said: “I do not watch the show, so had to Google it to see videos and all I could find was people farting in each other’s faces and either having sex for entertainment or acting out scenes of a sexual nature for the camera.

“The show seemed to be stereotyping Northern women to be sex crazed and the men to be generally angry, violent, petty and shallow.

“I pride myself on a professional and courteous approach to my clients and fans of the show as best I can.”

Kidd also considers what impact the appearance would have on his family.

He said: “I am a father of three beautiful children, husband to a wonderful wife for 18 years and I pride myself on good morals by leading by example.

“I would be letting myself and my family down if I were to allow myself to be put in these situations in the name of entertainment.”

The MTV reality show, which has been running since 2011, has turned many people into household names.

However, he believes the publicity the show brings would have a negative effect on his success as a businessman.

As a tribute artist, Kidd performs across the country either solo, with a band or with dancers.

On his Facebook page, he has received over 70 five-star reviews.

Kidd, who is a lifelong Elvis fan, offers a set list of over 200 songs and performs in authentic tailored costumes.

He said: “I believe I have to avoid embarrassing or sexually explicit situations that would disappoint or let people down.

“Entertainment comes in many forms and how we conduct ourselves in public and in private has a direct effect on those we love and those who rely and look up to us for support and guidance.”

Kidd, who has been married since he was 19, recently trained as a fire fighter for the North East.

He also values charity work, having taken part in various marathons including the Great North Run.

Kidd recently ran 45 miles in one day for charity and regularly partakes in charity events as well as performing Elvis tribute shows in aid of local charities.

“I do not dislike the show, neither am I hating on the show,” he added.

“I love the people of the North, the women are strong and beautiful and the men are gentle giants, it is a shame they are stereotyped as anything else, but that’s the way the world of entertainment works, I guess, by exploiting and mocking people’s weaknesses and ignoring their strengths and values for money.”