Michelle Heaton: Panto, Pop, and 5 Years Sober

Singer Michelle Heaton, 46, is set for a packed schedule, including a new solo tour called 'The Ultimate Girl Band Show' next year. Before that, she is performing in panto and plans to spend Christmas Day with her family. Heaton, who rose to fame with Liberty X, is also celebrating five years of sobriety after battling with alcohol. She recently participated in Celebrity Masterchef and spoke about the intensity of the show.

Her upcoming solo tour promises a variety of feel-good girlband hits, with rehearsals starting after her panto run. Heaton expressed excitement for a solo project, feeling the time is right now that her health is restored and her children are older. She also noted the enduring appeal of girlbands, contrasting the current saturation of solo acts with the vibrant era of the late 90s and early 2000s.

Reflecting on her time in the music industry, Heaton recalled a terrifying incident in Germany where a fan punched her, leading to the cancellation of a gig and increased security. She contrasted her band's experiences with others, stating Liberty X were 'lucky' to avoid more traumatic events. Heaton is currently performing as Tinkerbell in Peter Pan panto and emphasizes the joy of seeing children's faces.