Myleene Klass: Empty Nest, Full Heart Online

More than 25 years after gaining fame with Hear'Say, Myleene Klass, 48, is focusing on a new advocacy role: supporting online communities for parents whose children are leaving home. Klass, a mother of three, including her 19-year-old daughter Ava who recently started university, experienced profound feelings of loneliness and pride during this transition.

Klass highlighted the lack of a 'village' for parents when their children reach independence, contrasting it with the support groups available for new parents or those with school-aged children. Her viral video of crying in the car after Ava left for university resonated with many, revealing a widespread need for online support.

Now, Klass is collaborating with Costa Coffee's New Grounds campaign, which aims to explore how families can maintain connections as children leave the nest. She is also hosting a live Q&A event in London with Ava to discuss adjusting to these significant life changes, emphasizing how their relationship has evolved with Ava often initiating conversations.