When I was working overseas as a tour guide, I worked, for a while, in Tunisia. This was in 2001, and Myleene, along with Suzanne, Noel, Shrek & the barmaid in Corrie (Kym?) had just won Popstars.
Of course, Tunisia doesn't get ITV (Thankfully), so their new found fame was lost on me & anyone else with a life.
Unfortunately, Miss Klass came on holiday to Tunisia & unfortunately, she was staying at MY hotel & I had to meet her at the airport.
She swished, swaggered & sauntered over.
MK: (snobbish tone) "I believe you are the man who I need to meet for my hotel arrangements."
OoO: "Possibly, can I take your name?"
MK: (incredulous tone) "Don't you know who I am?!?!?!"
OoO: (cheeky tone) "Not without a name madam, but I can always guess."
MK: "I'll have you know I'm a celebrity"
OoO: (bored tone) "That's nice. But I'm afraid I don't recognise you".
MK: (huffy tone) "Well I've just been on national TV in front of millions. Don't you get out?"
OoO: (pissed off tone) "I DO live here, in Tunisia you know. We don't get British TV, I'm afraid"
MK: "Hmmm. Well.. the name is Klass - that's spelt with a K, but pronounced CLASS."
OoO: "rightho, Miss KLASH, here is your taxi driver & here is your accomodation voucher. Have a pleasant stay & sorry I didn't recognise you for the world famous celebrity that you are".
(I know... I know, but it was either be rude or hit her )
In the two weeks she stayed at the hotel, she acted like a spoilt brat & a diva & kept asking for unreasonable requests of both myself & the hotel. All cos she was one of 5 people who won a talent contest. Whoopee-whoo.
I see her sweetness & light trick on British TV & applaud her at her quite brilliant acting. It's a hell of a lot better than her singing.
Thank you, LFN, for allowing to tell my sorry tale to the nation.