Myleene Klass looked sensational as she returned to Smooth Radio for the first time since winning I’m A Celebrity… South Africa on Saturday.
The former singer – who was crowned the first-ever ‘legend’ on Friday’s episode – looked stylish in her animal print shirt and kept it cozy with gray sweatpants.
This comes after Myleene dedicated her win to her three children, admitting they were the ones who “begged” her to get back on the show when she was unsure.
In her first sighting since her win, Myleene, 45, looked radiant as she exited the radio studio wearing an eye-catching floral tiara.
The radio host slipped into a pair of cozy neon yellow trainers and wore dainty jewelry, including a set of chain necklaces, dainty earrings, rings, a bracelet and a watch.
Legend: Myleene Klass looked sensational as she returned to Smooth Radio for the first time since winning ‘I’m A Celebrity… South Africa’ on Saturday
Stylish: The former singer – who was crowned the first-ever ‘legend’ on Friday’s episode – looked stylish in an animal print shirt and gray sweatpants
Looking good: Myleene, 45, looked a glorious winner in every way as she exited the radio studio in an eye-catching floral tiara
The I’m A Celebrity winner looked stunning as she wore her chocolate tresses loose in waves.
Myleene wore a bronze makeup palette and pouted with nude lipstick.
The former Hear’Say singer turned the streets into her own personal sidewalk as she pulled up with scores of balloons – one of whom said “congratulations”.
The TV personality appeared in high spirits as she posed for the camera and displayed her stunning floral tiara.
Myleene continued to celebrate her win when she was filmed posing with Scottish presenter Kirsty Gallacher on Smooth Radio.
The duo had plenty to laugh about as they beamed together while presenting Myleene’s regular Saturday afternoon show.
Kirsty, 47, exuded style as she slipped into a black satin jumpsuit with matching stiletto heels.
The ‘Great British Breakfast’ presenter slicked her brown locks back into a ponytail and wore flawless makeup with eyeliner and pink lipstick.
Myleene exuded confidence as she posed on the red carpet at Smooth Radio – with a banner that read ‘Happy Birthday Myleene’ and her candid comment of ‘I’m A Celebrity’.
She’s the moment: The former Hear’Say singer turned the streets into her personal sidewalk as she paraded with lots of balloons – one of whom said “congratulations”.
Accessories: The radio host slipped into a pair of comfortable neon yellow trainers and wore dainty jewelry, including a set of chain necklaces, dainty earrings, rings, a bracelet and a watch
Pal: Myleene continued to celebrate her win when she was filmed posing with Scottish presenter Kirsty Gallacher on Smooth Radio
Chic: Kirsty, 47, exuded style as she slipped into a black satin jumpsuit with matching stiletto heels
Winner: Myleene exuded confidence as she posed on the red carpet at Smooth Radio – with a banner that read ‘Happy Birthday Myleene’ and her candid comment of ‘I’m A Celebrity’.
This comes after Myleene dedicated her I’m A Celebrity win to her children – Ava, 15, Hero, 12, and Apollo, three – and admitted they were “begging” her to get on the show when she was unsure.
Myleene said she struggled with the decision to return to the show, but it was her children who gave her the motivation.
She explained, “It wasn’t an easy decision.” We sat together as a family and it was my kids that made me say yes.
“The first time I wasn’t a mother, so there was no danger if I walked around the jungle in a white bikini for a few weeks.
“I had the time of my life and I took on a few challenges and then I came out and everyone knew me because I took a shower!” As we know, there are worse things! I had a lot of fun the first time.’
Myleene also dedicated her win to her children, saying she wanted to show her daughters they can be “strong.”
She continued, “This time I’m a mom and it changes everything.” You don’t want to let your kids down, you don’t want to say anything that will embarrass them. You don’t want to get out of a trial.
“I especially wanted to show my girls that my little boy is a little bit young, but my girls are 15 and 12 and we sat down as a family and had an extensive conversation about it.” They both just begged me to do it to do.
“I told them I’ll be as strong as I can be. I wanted to show them and other little girls to keep walking through fire.”
She was crowned the first I’m A Celebrity Legend on Friday’s final episode of I’m A Celebrity…South Africa.
The musician and presenter hit diversity dancer Jordan Banjo, 30, after the pair became the last two stars to spend last night at camp.
Former singer and KISS Breakfast host Jordan, along with Fatima Whitbread, 62, and Phil Tufnell, 57, made it into the series’ Final Four on Thursday’s episode, with Phil being voted out of the show’s returning cast and Fatima going after he lost the critter countdown process on Friday.
With their former roommates watching, Myleene and Jordan engaged in a grueling last try, predicting how many different evils they could eat before lying down to see if they got it right.
Following her triumph, Myleene – who first appeared on the series in 2006 – was named “I’m A Celebrity Legend” after the king or queen of the jungle was abandoned for this spin-off series.
Myleene said, “I was in my element.” I can’t believe what the jungle gave me the first time, and I actually got a chance to relive it a second time.
“It’s one of those things, it was so magical when you first started thinking: did I remember what it was like or did I restore those memories?”
“They say don’t go back to an ex and don’t go back to a reheated dinner.” I was like, ‘Oh no, what if it’s not that good?’ And I went back into the bush and it was still greater, more majestic, greater trials. South Africa is huge.
“And it wasn’t against any roommates, but against the best of the best.”
“It was just amazing.” “Everything was magical, very hard – challenging both mentally and physically – and something I was happy to indulge in.”
She continued, “In the 16 years since I was last in the jungle, I’ve been really tested and I’ve really had to keep my cool.” And that’s exactly what it is and why “I’m A Celebrity” is an easy one phenomenal program because it will test you on every single level.
“You don’t have your friends and family around you, your moral compass and you have to make your own decisions in everything.” You are so far from home, I missed my kids so much. But they made me a necklace and I just kept it on every exam.”
Champion: Myleene was crowned the first I’m A Celebrity Legend in the final episode of I’m A Celebrity… South Africa
Competition: The musician and presenter beat 30-year-old diversity dancer Jordan Banjo (pictured) after the pair spent last night at camp as the remaining two stars
Delighted: Myleene was spotted smiling as she walked to the boat called Outta Here! to come out of the camp as a winner
Nostalgia: Myleene recreated her famous white bikini shower scenes on her second stint in the jungle
Hard time: “I can’t lie, I’ve had a bad time.” But it wasn’t all good. I had to eat penis or whatever! But overall it was a great experience,” he said
Number one, the star wore her crown and scepter while standing on the boat, holding a glass of champagne in the other hand
Disgusting: Myleene and Jordan took part in a gruesome final trial in which they predicted how many different nasties they could eat
Vomiting: In the battle, the last two campmates had to contend with nine dishes – including fermented eggs and mouse tails – to see who emerged victorious
She added: “I wanted to go into the bush to say goodbye and say thank you for what the jungle has given me.” The jungle in Australia gave me my family, my work and my career. And this time it was just as magical as I remembered. But it was time for me to say thank you and goodbye.”
Coming in second and returning to the show for the second time, Jordan said, “It was on a different level.” I had such a much better time.
“Everyone was nice the first time, but I just don’t think I was quite ready for it.” The first few days in Australia were a bit of a shock. This time, on the other hand, I just threw myself head first into trials, challenges, whatever it was.
“I can’t lie, I’ve had a bad time.” But it wasn’t all good. I had to eat penis or whatever! But overall it was a great experience.”
On his return, he said, “I wanted to try again.” The main reason was that I was a bit disappointed when I did it the first time.
“The only thing I was upset about was that I didn’t do my best the first time.” It’s only when you exit the jungle that you really realize how unique the experience is.
“Generally speaking, you never get another chance to do something like that.” So when it turned out that I had another chance to try, I figured I’d be in and I’d do my best this time. Even if it’s tough. I just wanted to do it for my own peace of mind.
“Every time someone mentioned ‘I’m a celebrity’ the first time, I felt a little guilty. I would think yes I did. But there’s doing and then doing. The first time I did a few tries and then I tried to sneak away because I was like, please don’t pick me. This time I felt like I wanted to get stuck. And so did I. I felt really good about it. I was actually buzzing.’
Myleene emerged victorious after late entering the camp in Kruger National Park in South Africa alongside Jordan, former Olympic javelin thrower Fatima, former England cricketer Phil, TV presenter Carol Vorderman (62), former butler to the royal household Paul Burrell, 64, and actress Helen Flanagan, 32, and ex-soap actor Dean Gaffney, 45, were among the attendees.
This series also starred former EastEnders cast member Joe Swash, 41, supermodel Janice Dickinson, 68, Coronation Street star Andy Whyment, 42, former Made In Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo, 28, former professional boxer Amir Khan, 36, TV nutritionist Gillian auf McKeith, 63, and Happy Mondays singer Shaun Ryder, 60.
The show’s bosses didn’t make it easy for their roommates Myleene and Jordan when they took the ultimate food test, with Ant noting, “If you do that, you deserve to be crowned the first-ever Legend of I’m A Celeb!”
With their former housemates watching, the two stars were shown the jungle baddies they would eat, with the stars stating the number of each item they thought they could eat in five minutes.
The celebrity who chose the highest number then attempted to eat their chosen amount within the allotted time.
The fight: At the beginning of the episode, Myleene, Jordan and Fatima Whitbread had to face a challenge to decide who would make the top two
Endurance: The trio faced a challenge that required them to be able to count for up to six minutes while withstanding a slew of creatures
Farewell: Myleene and Jordan advanced to the final when they came closest to six minutes while Fatima was sent home
Brutal: There was a surprise twist in Thursday’s episode when all the previously eliminated teammates returned to decide the fate of the last four (left to right: last four Jordan, Fatima, Myleene and Phil Tufnell).
End of the road: The returning stars had to choose the three people they wanted to send to the finals while picking one to send home, with Phil being nominated
If they succeeded, they got a point. However, if they couldn’t take it and failed, their opponent got a point.
In the fight, the last two campmates took on nine dishes – including fermented eggs and mouse tails – to see who emerged victorious.
At the beginning of the episode, Myleene, Jordan, and Fatima faced a challenge to decide who would make the top two.
The trio faced a challenge that required them to be able to count up to six minutes while withstanding a slew of creatures.
They were all seated in a contraption with feet in boxes, hands in hellholes, and heads in helmets.
Their feet were surrounded by vicious green ants, while cockroaches and crickets surrounded their hands, and they faced snakes of various sizes in their helmets.
The three celebrities were tasked with buzzing their buzzers after six minutes had elapsed.
Myleene and Jordan advanced to the finals when they came closest to six minutes while Fatima was sent home.
That comes after there was a surprise turn on Thursday when all of the previously eliminated teammates returned to decide the fate of the last four.
The returning stars had to choose the three people they wanted to send to the finals while deciding on one person to send home, with Phil being nominated.
Upon leaving, he said, “I couldn’t think of a better three to get through… I absolutely love my time at camp… It’s just the best vacation I’ve ever had.”
When Myleene found out she’d made the final three, she was seen in tears on the Bush Telegraph, saying, “My kids are going to be so happy.”
A statement from ITV said: “Without a public vote, they will compete to become the first ever ‘I’m A Celebrity Legend’.”
The show was taped in South Africa’s Kruger National Park in September last year and the first episode aired last month.
Watch the full series of I’m A Celebrity…South Africa! via ITVX.