BAYWATCH - HASSELHOFF SERENADES STUNNED FAN

BAYWATCH star DAVID HASSELHOFF is so happy in his new role as a musical theatre star, he has taken to serenading fans in the street.

The 52-year-old started his run on London's West End in smash hit CHICAGO last month (JUL04) - and showed his joy to a passing autograph hunter in the city's Soho district.

An onlooker explains, "He was more than happy to sign, then he looked her straight in the eye, grabbed her hand and launched into LA ISLA BONITA.

"The girl was overwhelmed and looked embarrassed. Everyone started clapping and she ran off, head down, without her autograph."