Myleene Klass is a multi-talented British celebrity. She is a musician, singer, TV presenter, and model who has gained fame for her work.
She rose to fame as a member of the pop band Hear’Say, which was created in 2001 by the reality TV show Popstars.
She later launched a solo classical crossover career, releasing two albums that topped the classical music charts.
She has also hosted various television shows such as Popstar to Operastar, BBQ Champ, The One Show, and Loose Women.
She is also known for participating in the reality TV show I’m a Celebrity…Save Me!, where she came in second place in 2006 and won the South African edition in 2023.
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- Full name: Mylene Angela Krass
- Date of Birth: April 6, 1978
- Age: 45
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Great Yarmouth, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Musician, singer, TV host and model
- Height: 1.68 m
- Parents: Oscar Klass (father) and Bong Klass (mother)
- Siblings: Jessie Krass (sister) and Don Krass (brother)
- Spouse: Graham Quinn (ex-husband)
- Children: Ava Bailey Quinn (daughter), Shiloh Harper Quinn (daughter), and Apollo Klaas Mortensen (son)
- Relationship Status: Engaged
- Fiancée: Simon Mortensen
- Net worth: £11 million
Early life and education
Myleene Klass, 45, was born in Great Yarmouth, England, on April 6, 1978. She is of Austrian and Filipino descent.
Her father Oscar was a submariner in the Royal Navy and her mother Bong was a nurse. She has a younger sister Jessie and a younger brother Don.
She grew up in Gorleston, Norfolk, attending St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School and Cleeve Park High School.
She showed an early talent for music and learned to play the piano, violin and harp. She also sang in the school choir and participated in local musical performances.
She received a scholarship to attend the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London, graduating with honors in 2000. She also studied musical theatre at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Personal life
Myleene Klass’s love life was rocky. She dated Hear’Say member Noel Sullivan for a year but they split in 2002.
She then dated security consultant Graham Quinn, whom she met while presenting CD: UK. They became engaged in 2005 and had their first daughter, Ava, in 2007.
In 2011, the two secretly married, but six months later, Quinn left her on her 34th birthday. In 2013, the two divorced, and Krass was awarded sole custody of their two daughters, Ava and Shiloh.
She later revealed that Quinn was violent and unfaithful to her during their relationship and that he took half of her fortune in their divorce settlement.
She has since spoken publicly about the challenges she faces as a single mother and working woman.
In 2015, she began dating fashion PR executive Simon Motson, who was also divorced and had two children with his ex-wife. In 2017, they moved in together and had their first child, Apollo, in 2019.
They got engaged in 2020 and plan to marry in 2023. Klass described Mortensen as her “Soulmate” and said he made her happy again.
She also said she considers herself a mother of five and considers Mortensen’s children her own.
Profession
Myleene Klass has had a successful and varied career in the entertainment industry. Her career began in 2001 as a member of the pop band Hear’Say, which was formed on the reality TV show Popstars.
The group’s first single was a huge success, “Pure and simple,” sold over a million copies, becoming the fastest-selling debut single in UK history.
They also released the albums Popstars and Everybody, which reached number one on the UK charts. However, the band faced a backlash from the public and the media, who criticized the band’s image as artificial and lacking originality.
They also had internal conflicts and disagreements, which led to the departure of Kym Marsh in 2002. The band attempted to continue with new member Johnny Shentall, but failed to replicate their initial success and disbanded in 2003.
Krass subsequently began a solo career in classical crossover music, fusing classical elements with pop and rock influences.
She signed a five-album deal with Universal Classics and Jazz Records and released her first album, Moving On, in 2003.
The album received critical and commercial acclaim, peaking at number 2 in the Classical Music Charts and number 32 in the UK Charts. It also earned her a nomination for Album of the Year at the British Classical Music Awards.
In 2007, she released her second album, Myleene’s Music for Romance, which also topped the classical music charts and reached number 43 on the UK charts.
She has also performed at events and venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, the Classical Brit Awards, Live 8 and the Nobel Peace Prize Concert.
Claes also pursued a television career, proving herself to be a popular and versatile presenter. She has presented a variety of programmes including CD: UK, The National Lottery, All Stars Talent, The X Factor UK, From Pop Star to Opera Star, The Champions of BBQ, The One Show and Loose Women.
In 2006, she also participated in the reality TV show I’m a Celebrity…Save Me!, impressing viewers with her courage, charm and bikini body. She came in second place behind Matt Willis, increasing her profile and popularity.
She later returned to the show in 2007 and 2008 as the host of the spin-off I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! She also competed in the South African edition of the show in 2023 and eventually became the winner.
Claes also ventured into modeling, becoming one of the most popular and highest-paid models in the UK.
In 2007 she signed a lucrative contract with Marks & Spencer to become the face of the company’s lingerie, swimwear and clothing ranges. She has also modelled for brands including Littlewoods, Pantene, La Senza, Next and Mothercare.
She also launched a line of products such as nail polish, jewelry, perfume, fitness DVDs, books and baby clothes.
She has also posed for several magazines including FHM, Maxim, Cosmopolitan and Hello!, and has been voted one of the sexiest women in the world in multiple polls.
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Myleene Klass has been involved in several controversies and scandals during her career. Some of them are:
- In 2002, she was accused of having an affair with Katie Price’s ex-boyfriend Dan Powers (whose stage name at the time was Jordan). She denied the allegations and said they were just friends.
- In 2006, she was criticised for wearing a white bikini on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, which some considered inappropriate and attention-seeking. She defended her choice, saying she was proud of her figure and had not intended to wear a bikini but had to because her luggage was lost.
- In 2009, her former agent John Hughes sued her, claiming she owed him £100,000 in unpaid commissions. She counter-sued him for £200,000, accusing him of mismanaging her finances and career. The case was settled out of court in 2010.
- In 2015, she engaged in a heated debate with then-Labour leader Ed Miliband over his proposed mansion tax. She challenged him on a radio show, asking him how he would feel if he had to pay more tax on his property.
She also tweeted a picture of a letter from a group of mothers opposing the tax. She was accused of being out of touch with reality and insensitive to the plight of ordinary people who cannot afford to buy a house.
- In 2017, some online trolls accused her of being a bad mother for posting a photo of her daughter’s homework with a profanity on it. She responded by saying she was proud of her daughter’s creativity and that she would not censor her child’s expression.
Social Media
- Instagram: @myleeneklass
- Twitter: @klassmyleene
Filmography
- Alice Through the Looking Glass
- Monk Dawson
- Myth: Pure and simple
- FHM Girl: Does Daya find me sexy?
- my family
- Igor
Discography
- Pure and simple
- Gymnopedie – Making the Dream Come True
- Seek happiness first
- Toccata
- Collins
- Brave Heart: Princess Love
- The road to love
- Sarabande
- allegro
net worth
Myleene Klass’ net worth is estimated to be £11 million.
She has accumulated wealth through various ventures including music, television, modeling, and business.
