Rick Astley support act Earl lifts the lid on touring with music icon (EXCLUSIVE)

Astley, 51, scored a UK No1 album last year with his record 50, which he is now taking up and down the country with Earl in tow.

The Alaska-born artist has joined him for 23 dates, including a night at London’s Royal Albert Hall, which follows on April 13.

Below, she gives Express.co.uk an exclusive look at life on the road with the man behind Never Gonna Give You Up.

Flick through Earl’s diary in the gallery below.

Astley’s full remaing tour dates appear below:

April 1 – Liverpool, Empire Theatre
April 3 -Leicester, De Montfort Hall
April 4 – Southend-On-Sea, Cliffs Pavilion
April 6 – Portsmouth, Guildhall
April 7 – Bournemouth, International Centre
April 8 – Guildford, G Live
April 10 – Bristol, Colton Hall
April 11 – Brighton, Brighton Dome
April 13 – London, Royal Albert Hall
April 15 – Birmingham, Symphony Hall
April 16 – Birmingham, Symphony Hall