Myleene Klass has defended herself after being criticised for recreating her iconic white bikini shower scene from I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 17 years later. The 45-year-old former Hear'Say singer appeared on the show's South Africa spin-off and was seen showering in a similar white bikini, prompting accusations of 'stripping down to win'.
One troll wrote on social media: 'You’re an intelligent bright girl but so disappointing that you feel that you have to strip down to your bikini to win the show! You really are so much better than that.' Klass hit back, saying: 'Intelligent bright girls know they can't shower in a boiler suit.' She added: 'You can win trials, play a piano, raise a family and wear a bikini. They're not mutually exclusive. Women should feel unapologetic of who they are and fearless in the body they're in.'
The original scene in 2006 turned Klass into a household name. She revealed that the bikini was a last-minute purchase for $40 after producers told her the patterned swimsuits she had packed might cause a strobe effect on camera. The original bikini was later auctioned for £7,500.
Since her jungle appearance, Klass has built a successful career as a radio host, TV presenter, author, model and fashion designer. She said: 'The offers following my bikini moment, from modelling to more, were just staggering. I'd say to any girl, 'Go into the jungle'. It worked for me.'
