Katy Perry 'chuffed' after announcing one-off ITV music special with celebrity guests

Katy Perry is set to belt out some of her biggest hits for a recorded show in London - (AFP via Getty Images)

ITV have confirmed that US popstar Katy Perry is set to film a one-off musical special.

The 90-minute “star-studded affair” titled Katy Perry: Night of a Lifetime, will be filmed in front on an A-list audience in December in London at Central Hall Westminster and go out later in the year on ITV1.

The 40-year-old I Kissed A Girl hit-maker will be joined by a number of celebrity guests onstage and is expected to belt out a number of her biggest hits such as Roar and Firework, as well as special renditions from her latest album, 143.

A press release teases that viewers can also expect “an array of exciting surprises throughout the night making this a truly unmissable event”.

Katy Perry will be joined by some of her celebrity friends onstage (AP)

Speaking about the special, Perry - who is engaged to British actor Orlando Bloom - said: “I am SO chuffed to transform Central Hall Westminster for this very cool and cozy evening for my UK fans. I can’t wait to be back in London, one of my favourite places in the world, for this up close and personal dance party of a LIFETIME.”

Agreeing, Charlie Irwin, Managing Director of TalkbackThames said: “Katy Perry is an icon, loved by all and we’re thrilled to be able to bring this show to life for ITV audiences – it’s going to be a remarkable and unmissable night.”

Katie Rawcliffe, ITV’s Head of Entertainment Commissioning added: “Katy Perry is one of the world's biggest artists, and we are thrilled she is coming to the UK to record a special exclusively for ITV and ITVX. It's set to be a memorable evening full of iconic hits we all know and love; you don't want to miss it.”