Former Lostprophets singer and convicted paedophile Ian Watkins has had an appeal against his 35 year sentence rejected by the Court of Appeal sitting at Cardiff Crown Court.

Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins will contest his 35-year sentence for a string of child sex offences today.

A panel of judges at Cardiff Crown Court will decide whether the convicted paedophile has grounds for appeal.

Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was described by the judge as a dangerous sexual predator. Credit: South Wales Police/PA Wire

The 37 year old, who is not challenging his 13 sex offence convictions, believes he was treated too harshly by sentencing judge Mr Justice Royce.