Pete Waterman’s latest teen pop prodigy Lauren Waterworth has avoided a chart battle after pop princess Nikki Webster changed the release date of her single.

The teen girls were meant to be battling it out in the singles chart by releasing their debut singles on the same day.

But Nikki Webster, 15, whose single Strawberry Kisses went Platinum in Australia has had the release set back a week.

Her record company said it had nothing to do with the competition. “The reason why it was changed is her availability for promotion,” said her product manager.

The pop princesses will now release their singles within a week of each other.

Talking about the chart battle Lauren, 13, said: “I’ve seen Nikki’s video and I think she’s great.

“You are going to get me into trouble but if it was a chart battle between Australia and Britain, I would say Britain!”

Lollipops at the ready girls!

Fact File: Tot of the Pops facts

• A pair of Nikki’s jeans sold for more than Russell Crowe’s in a charity auction in Oz!
• Lauren knocked the sound desk over when she was playing footie with Westlife
• Nikki has performed with Kylie and Michael Jackson
• Lauren caught Pete Waterman’s eye when she sent him her CD when she was only 11

Source: CBBC Newsround