Myleene Klass turns heads in red dress outside Smooth Radio, defends children against 'nepo baby' label

Myleene Klass was photographed leaving the Smooth Radio studios in London on Saturday in a striking red midi dress and later defended her children from being dismissed as “nepo babies.” The 47-year-old presenter’s outfit — a plunging, braless design paired with strappy nude heels and a Chanel handbag — drew attention as she left the studios.

Klass, a former Hear'Say singer who now presents on Smooth Radio, wore her brunette hair in a bouncy blow-dry and completed the look with a red lip. Photographs published after she left the studios showed the presenter carrying her belongings and walking along a London street.

In an interview published by the Daily Mail, Klass addressed suggestions that her children are benefiting from her fame. She said her daughters, Ava, 18, and Hero, 14, have earned their opportunities through effort and talent and insisted they will not have to rely on her name. "They will always make money," she told the paper, adding that she had given them the "tools" to succeed. Klass is also mother to son Apollo, six, with her fiancé, Simon.

Klass's comments come amid ongoing public conversations about so-called "nepo babies," a term used to describe children of famous parents who pursue careers in similar fields. Those debates have prompted scrutiny of how family connections may open doors in entertainment and other industries. Klass framed her remarks around the work and preparation she says her children have undertaken rather than inherited advantage.

The appearance and interview follow Klass's continued presence in UK media as a broadcaster and public figure. She gained initial public attention as a member of the pop group Hear'Say and has since built a career in television and radio. Her views on parenting and the careers of her children reflect a frequently discussed intersection of family, fame and professional opportunity within the entertainment sector.

Photographs and the interview were published on Saturday; Klass's representatives did not immediately respond to requests for additional comment.