Michelle Heaton
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| Michelle Heaton | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michelle Heaton |
| Born | July 19, 1980 |
| Origin | Gateshead, England |
| Genre(s) | Pop music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2002-2007 |
Michelle Christine Scott-Lee, née Heaton (born 19 July 1980, Gateshead, England) is an English pop singer, television personality and sometime glamour model. She was married to former boyband member Andy Scott-Lee, is the sister-in-law to former STEPS singer Lisa Scott-Lee and the sister-in-law by marriage to former Hear'Say singer Johnny Shentall. She and Andy announced the end of their marriage on the 5th June 2008 citing personal reasons.
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[edit] Career
[edit] Liberty X
| Year | Title | Chart (UK) |
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| 2002 | Thinking It Over | 3 |
| 2003 | Being Somebody | 12 |
| 2005 | X | 27 |
| 2008 | The X Hits | 78 |
A former student of Emmanuel City Technology College in Gateshead, Heaton began her singing career in the band Sirens with other girls from the north east of England. She rose to fame when she took part in the ITV reality television show Popstars. Heaton reached the final ten but was not selected for the five member band Hear'Say. Soon after, she and the other four unsuccessful applicants formed Liberty X, signing a record deal with Virgin Records.
From 2004 until 2007, she contributed a regular Column to the Hotstars section of OK! magazine. In 2004, she appeared in the Fitness DVD Liberty X-Toned.
[edit] Solo musical career
In October 2007, shortly after Liberty X's split and final performance, Heaton signed a two album solo deal with 19 Records however for unknown reasons she quickly left the label two months later in December and as of yet there is no indication of any further planned solo activity.
Michelle has announced that she will be releasing a cover version of Coldplays single 'Talk' as her debut single. She has also confirmed that all proceeds for the single will go towards an autism charity. Michelle is said to be doing this after fellow You're A Star judge Keith Duffy told her all about the cause and the work he does for the charity. No official release date for the single has been confirmed.
[edit] Television appearances
In 2005, Heaton was a contestant on Comic relief in da bungalow, Test The Nation and took part in ITV1's ill fated Celebrity wrestling. She has guest-presented the television programmes SM:TV Live, Diggit, CD:UK, CD:UK Hotshots, Toonattik and Saturday Showdown.
In 2005, Heaton was featured in the MTV UK and Ireland reality television production, Totally Scott-Lee - based around the musical career of Lisa Scott-Lee. In May 2006, Heaton played in goal for England in the Celebrity World Cup Soccer Six tournament. In December 2006, Heaton was a contestant on a celebrity couples edition of The Weakest Link. She has appeared in the three part documentary series Michelle & Andy's Big day on ITV2 and as a reporter in Australia for GMTV. Heaton is currently one of the judges on You're A Star an Irish talent show run on RTE.[1] On 2 January 2008, she appeared in a documentary The Truth about Binge Drinking broadcast on ITV1, where she aimed to drink more than the recommended amount of alcohol for thirty days, to show the price that binge drinkers pay for their habits. She consumed a total of 349 units of alcohol over the space of 21 days. Her body fat index increased from 25% to 29% and her liver dysfunction increased from 16% to 86%. She ended the binge early after suffering heart palpitations and prolonged pins and needles. Her weight was given as 60kg (132lb).[2]
[edit] Glamour modelling
Michelle has taken part in several photoshoots in lingerie, swimwear and other revealing outfits for men's magazines such as Maxim and Loaded, and has commented in the past that she would welcome a move into glamour modelling full time if her singing career was to come to an end[citation needed]. She was chosen as the face (and body) of the Ultimo 'Michelle at George' lingerie range, available exclusively at Asda stores nationwide, in September 2006.[citation needed]
[edit] Personal life
She was married to Andy Scott-Lee, the brother of Steps star Lisa Scott-Lee and former member of boyband 3SL. The couple married on 21 October 2006 in a lavish Winter Wonderland-style wedding. The wedding was covered by celebrity magazine OK! and guests included Lisa Scott-Lee and her husband, ex-Hear'Say member Johnny Shentall, fellow glamour model Jordan, former Pop Idol winner Michelle McManus, Sarah Harding of Girls Aloud, Liz McClarnon of Atomic Kitten, and controversially, Ross Kemp. Michelle said in a copy of OK! magazine that she would now like to be known as Michelle Scott-Lee.[citation needed]
On June 5th 2008 a spokesperson for the couple announced that Michelle and Andy have split up.
[edit] Health
Michelle reported to the News of The World that she has been diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition that could lead to her death, and has planned her own funeral. Michelle has been told she must undergo a major operation to fit a pacemaker. Regarding her condition, she says:[3]
| “ | When you think every heartbeat is your last you have to have conversations about your funeral, I've talked to Andy about what to do if I die. I have been forced to have that conversation and talk about those issues with him. I'm doing my will now even though I'm only 27. | ” |
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| NAME | Heaton, Michelle |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Michelle Christine Scott-Lee |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 19, 1980 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Gateshead, England |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
