In this episode of We Need To Talk, broadcaster, musician, and campaigner Myleene Klass shares the deeply personal story behind the headlines. From discovering her ex partner’s infidelity on her birthday to surviving four miscarriages, Myleene opens up about the private pain she carried for years - and the strength it took to keep moving forward.
She reflects on the overnight fame with Hear’Say, the pressure of life in the spotlight, and the exploitation she faced behind the scenes. But through loss and hardship, Myleene transformed her grief into a powerful voice for women’s health rights, fought for legal changes, and earned an MBE for her campaigning.
Myleene reveals:
◽️ The moment she caught her ex cheating with someone famous
◽️ Why her wedding day was filled with tears
◽️ How the divorce nearly broke her ◽️ The highs and lows of Hear’Say◽️ Whether there will be a Hear’Say reunion
◽️ Her encounter with Harvey Weinstein
◽️ Her painful journey through multiple miscarriages
◽️ How she turned grief into campaigning and earned an MBE
◽️ Why she finally believes in love again
If you've ever loved, lost or felt betrayed - this conversation will stay with you.
Myleene Klass, We Need To Talk.
Content warning: This episode contains discussion of miscarriage and baby loss. We’ve included links to support charities below:
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(00:00) Intro
(02:14) Myleene's Parents and How They Met
(05:09) Growing Up and Facing Racism in Great Yarmouth
(09:35) Where Does Myleene's Love of Music Come From?
(12:24) Myleene's Journey to Popstars
(17:11) Hearsay's Catapult into Fame After Popstars Finished
(20:45) Myleene's Experience of the 'Wild West' Music Industry
(35:48) Myleene's Encounter with Harvey Weinstein
(38:50) Returning to Classical Music Post-Hear'Say
(40:53) Myleene's Experience of 'I'm a Celeb'
(43:46) Myleene's First Brand Deal with M&S
(48:27) Treatwell Ad
(49:40) Tinder Ad
(50:53) Myleene's Complicated Relationship History
(53:31) How Myleene Met Her Ex-Husband
(55:38) Myleene's Wedding to Her Ex-Husband
(1:10:40) Myleene's Current Relationship
(1:21:41) Myleene's History of Miscarriages and Her Campaigning
(1:27:40) Myleene Getting an MBE for Her Campaigning
(1:36:52) Most Memorable Conversation
(1:42:23) Paul's Takeaways
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