Myleene Klass has hit back at online trolls after recreating her iconic white bikini scene from I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 17 years later. The 45-year-old singer and presenter donned a similar white triangle swimsuit while showering in the jungle camp during the South Africa series, sparking nostalgia and criticism.
The original moment in 2006 made Klass a household name, as she showered in a tiny white bikini. The former Hear'Say star later auctioned the swimsuit for £7,500. After being accused of 'stripping down to win the show' by a troll, Klass responded: 'Intelligent bright girls know they can't shower in a boiler suit. You can win trials, play a piano, raise a family and wear a bikini. They're not mutually exclusive.'
She added: 'Women should feel unapologetic of who they are and fearless in the body they're in. Wear what you want to wear, live how you want to live.... and let your sisters do the same.'
In the Bush Telegraph, Klass revealed she buys a white bikini every season as a tribute to the one that boosted her career. The original was a last-minute purchase for $40 after producers said her patterned bikinis might cause strobing on camera.
Since her first jungle appearance, Klass has built a career as a radio host, TV presenter, author, model and fashion designer. She said: 'I'd say to any girl, “Go into the jungle”. It worked for me.'
