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After a successful debut in 2008 Myleene will continue her role as presenter for the Classical Brit Awards on the 14th May 2009 at the Royal Albert hall. This year sees the Classical Brits celebrating their 10 year anniverary, and Myleene can't wait to be a part of it.

“I am thrilled to be asked back for a second year to host the biggest event on the classical calendar, The Classical BRIT Awards. It is an event that is close to my heart and I am really looking forward to being a part of the 10th Anniversary celebrations and presenting what will be an unforgettable night. Now all I have to do is find a dress!”

The show will include performances from the world's biggest selling female classical artist Katherine Jenkins, legendary tenors José Carreras and Plácido Domingo of ‘The Three Tenors' and award winning 13 year old Faryl Smith.

The show is due to be broadcast on television after the event, details TBC.

For more information visit the Classical Brits website, for highlights from the 2008 show visit our Classical Brits section.

ITV has launched a new nationwide initiative, inviting the public via www.itv.com/feelgoodfactor to join some of ITV's biggest stars to shape up and make 2009 an altogether healthier year.

The Feelgood Factor is intended to link in with the Government's Change4Life campaign, described by the Department of Health as “a lifestyle revolution involving thousands of local organisations and charities which will help the nation eat well, move more and live longer”.

Hosted by Eamonn Holmes and Myleene Klass, The Feelgood Factor aims to inspire viewers to make simple changes to their lifestyle.

Myleene says: “The Feelgood Factor is going to be a great incentive for the public to have a look at their lifestyles. I'm learning all the time there's a healthier way of doing things. Being a mum makes the issue even more important for me and I'm always looking for ways to keep us fitter and healthier.

“I'm hoping some of my friends will be inspired to sign up for the Pound for Pound plan so I can sponsor them.”

With catch up shows planned for February and March, viewers will be able to see how the famous faces have got on with their new regimes as well as having a time frame to work within themselves. Catch the first show on Saturday 31st January at 5.50pm ITV1.

For more information on the show, visit the ITV Feel Good Factor website or our own Feel Good Factor section.

This February 10 Years Younger returns, this time with our very own Myleene Klass – helping to deliver even more stunning transformations; and there's a big new twist.

Each programme will be a challenge featuring two people who are old before their time. One goes under the knife using every cosmetic enhancement trick in the book to roll back the years; while the other goes the surgery-free route – no knife or needles, but using great hair and make-up and clever fashion ideas to create a youthful transformation.

So, does surgery always look better than cheaper, more natural, beauty tricks? Who will look the best and who will lose the most years? As always, it's the numbers that count. The famous Ten Years Younger poll returns and will reveal who the public think has knocked off the most years wins in this age-defying show and there are some very interesting results.

In the first show, 50-year-old Mary from Manchester goes down the surgery route while 49-year-old Kathleen from Cleveleys is on a non-surgical mission to roll back the years.

Catch the brand new series Thursday 5th February, 8pm on Channel 4. To find out more about the show visit our 10 Years Younger section or the Channel 4 website.

Channel 4 have secured Myleene Klass to present a brand new version of the popular make over show, 10 Years Younger.

The series returns early next year as 10 Years Younger: The Challenge, with an exciting new format twist – it's Natural vs The Knife as two very different methods to achieve a younger look go head to head, but who will drop the most years?  The programme will tackle two members of the public who look old before their time,  one will go down the surgery route, whilst the other avoids the knife and needles and instead uses great make-up, new hair and clever fashion ideas to drop more than a decade the natural way.

Myleene Klass, said: “It's a real privilege to present such a well established show that makes a monumental difference to people's lives. I have been filming the show for the past few days and already there are so many jaw dropping, heart warming moments. Like everyone else, I can't wait to see the transformations, as well as picking up lots of tips along the way!"

Andrew Jackson, Editor, Features, said: “We're thrilled to have Myleene on board as the format has been reinvented at a time when the pressure to look young; and the choices available to achieve that look are being examined so closely. From her days as a pop star through to her modelling career, Myleene knows exactly what it's like to have her face and body scrutinised so she'll be able to relate to the men and women featured in the programme.”

10 Years Younger is produced by Maverick Television, the production company behind Miss Naked Beauty, Embarrassing Teenage Bodies and How To Look Good Naked.

Myleene is set to hit our screens again laters this month co-presenting Channel 4's 'Miss Naked Beauty' with Gok Wan. Miss Naked Beauty is the definitive hunt for a woman who embodies the confidence, sex appeal, spirit, brains and true natural beauty of a modern-day Eve. The show sets out to challenge conventional notions of what is "beautiful" by turning the traditional beauty contest on its head. Forget the fakes and size zeros, the winner of this beauty contest will not only have to possess natural beauty, but also have the brains and balls to tackle some of the uglier sides of the industry.

The series winner not only clinches a coveted title: she has a job to do. She'll write a regular magazine column to expose the sinister side of beauty and promote the natural beauty message. She'll also become the face of a revolutionary new model agency with a fresh twist on the typical, stick-thin catwalk clothes horse. Plus, she'll report back to Gok Wan in the next series of How to Look Good Naked with her discoveries during her year on the job.

First Episode airs: Tuesday 21st October, 8pm on Channel 4

For more information on the show, visit the Channel 4 website

Myleene has been drafted in to co-present Channel 4's 'Richard and Judy' alongside Richard Madeley while his wife Judy Finnigan is resting after a knee operation. Myleene will be presenting the show on Wednesday July 30th, Thursday 31st and Friday August 1st taking over from Emma Bunton who has also been presenting in place of Judy.

'Richard and Judy' airs 5pm on Channel 4 (UK).

Myleene has been nominated in this year's National Television Awards taking place in October. You can vote for Myleene under the 'Most Popular Entertainment Presenter' for her work in a number of television shows over this past year. You can also vote for 'Saturday Night Divas' in the category 'Most Popular Entertainment Programme'. To vote just head to the NTA website, and click 'Vote Now'. You'll only have once chance to vote so pick wisely!

Voting also enters you into the chance to be a VIP guest at the ceremony later this year. Voting closes on the 1st August, so get clicking now!

Update: Voting has now closed, check back in October to find out whether Myleene has been short listed for the finals of the NTA.

This evening at around 7.45 during Coronation Street, you may have spotted Marks and Spencer's brand new advert featuring Myleene. The advert, highlighting the ease of using M&S' Bureaux de Change service, shows Myleene frantically getting ready for her holiday in look for that all important item. Set to ‘Bamboleo' by the Gypsy Kings the lively advert shows Myleene to her best and we think its great!

Miss it? Not to worry, you can download it here (4.5mb, MPEG4). You can also visit the Marks and Spencer Money website to view an exclusive 'making of' the advert. To coincide with the advert, expect to see Myleene on the side of M&S Lorries, on posters inside M&S stores and in online banner adverts!

Screen shots from the advert:

Today it was announced that Myleene Klass and Nick Knowles are set to co-host BBC One's new weekend entertainment show, 'Last Choir Standing'.

They will be joined by a panel of music experts – Russell Watson, Sharon D. Clarke and Suzi Digby – as they scour the country for choirs that combine the power, passion and performance necessary to be crowned the nation's favourite choir.

The show will see Myleene return to her first love – music. She began playing the piano and her grandfather's violin at the age of four. She studied Voice at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, before winning a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music where she later graduated. She continues to be a prominent name in the music world, with a top-three solo album to her name.

Myleene said: “I'm really excited to be involved in Last Choir Standing and the search to find the nation's favourite choir. We're going to be seeing such a wide range of choirs with different styles and personalities – there will definitely be something to suit everyone's taste.”

Last Choir Standing starts on BBC One in June. From 60 choirs at the auditions, the panel of judges will decide which 15 will go through to the studio heats. Six choirs will then make it through to the live shows where the judges and the public will vote each week for who they want to save until there is only one – the Last Choir Standing.

For more information visit Last Choir Standing on the BBC.

Our lovely Myleene today confirmed that she will be hosting The Classical BRIT Awards 2008, just after her album ‘ Music For Mothers' topped the Classical Compilation chart this weekend. Myleene will host the prestigious awards when they return to the Royal Albert Hall for the ninth consecutive year on Thursday 8 May 2008.

"The Classical BRITS is the biggest event in the classical calendar' commented Myleene. “To be the host is a personal highlight in my career. I'm really looking forward to presenting a ceremony that is so close to my heart and I'm sure it will be a magical evening."

“We are delighted to have Myleene hosting the show this year,” commented co-chairman Dickon Stainer and Thomas Kaurich. “Her fresh, dynamic, and positive style has been instrumental in bringing classical music to a wider audience in the UK. Together with an unprecedented all-star line up, this year's Classical Brits promises to be one of the biggest and best shows ever.”