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Charlotte Church has turned down an offer to sing at Donald Trump's inauguration.

The singer said his staff had been in touch asking her to sing at the event on January 20.

But she told them on Twitter: "A simple internet search would show I think you're a tyrant. Bye."

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Charlotte's fans were quick to congratulate her, with one tweeting: "Ha! Brilliant! Let's place bets now on how long before he says either a) he hasn't asked you or b) you're overrated!"

Another asked: "Have you considered saying yes and then singing something really inappropriate for a laugh?"

But Piers Morgan, who's spoken favourably of Trump in the past, poured scorn on Charlotte's story, telling her: "Oh pur-lease, he's never heard of you, you ridiculous creature."

There has been controversy over who is going to sing as the President is being officially sworn in as president of the United States.

Last week, X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson said she has agreed to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony in Washington as long as she gets to pick the song.

The Liverpool singer wants to sing the civil rights anthem Strange Fruit made famous by the jazz singer Billie Holiday.

Today, she said she has now refused outright to sing at the concert saying in a statement she "wasn't comfortable" with the song chosen for her, and adding that "as a mother and an artist", she had to defend her decision to sing Strange Fruit.

The only performers confirmed to appear so far are the Radio City Rockettes, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and singer Jackie Evancho, of America’s Got Talent, who will sing the national anthem.

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It has been reported that Elton John, Celine Dion and opera singer Andrea Bocelli have already turned down offers to perform at the ceremony.