London, Nov 24 A waitress who achieved fame after being picked to sing for Brad Pitt and George Clooney is now working as a stripper.

Victoria Hart was signed by Decca records in a 1.5 million pound record deal in 2007 after being picked to perform for the stars at a party in Cannes, France.

The 20-year-old was spotted at The Naked Turtle restaurant in Richmond, London, where she worked as a waitress and singer.

However, after being dropped by the label, she is working at a strip club charging 20 pounds for lap dances.

"I'm doing this for the cash. That's it," the Sun quoted her as saying.

"I've had some problems but things are still working out. I didn't want anyone to know about this," she added.

Hart, who released her latest album The Lost Gershwin a year ago, pole dances topless under the name Bella at the Cave club in Chelmsford, Essex.

Referring to her work as a stripper, California-born Hart said: "The worst bit is when they try and touch you. You can turn around and they will actually lick you. It can be horrible, but the money's good."

Hart, of Aldgate, East London said she has signed a new record deal and hopes to begin recording in Los Angeles next year. (ANI)