Michelle McManus (born May 8, 1980) is a Scottish singer, television presenter, columnist, actress and radio DJ who is perhaps best recalled as the winner of the second series of UK talent show Pop Idol in 2003.
McManus's debut single, "All This Time", entered both the UK Singles Chart and Scottish Singles Chart at number one in January 2004. Her first album, The Meaning of Love, was released in February 2004 and debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart and number one on the Scottish Albums Chart, despite negative reviews. Later that year, BMG dropped McManus from the label.
In 2009, McManus became co-presenter presenter of STV's lifestyle magazine show The Hour, originally alongside Stephen Jardine and later, Tam Cowan. The programme was cancelled in 2011 due to poor viewing figures.
Michelle McManus (born May 8, 1980) is a Scottish singer, television presenter, columnist, actress and radio DJ who is perhaps best recalled as the winner of the second series of UK talent show Pop Idol in 2003.
McManus's debut single, "All This Time", entered both the UK Singles Chart and Scottish Singles Chart at number one in January 2004. Her first album, The Meaning of Love, was released in February 2004 and debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart and number one on the Scottish Albums Chart, despite negative reviews. Later that year, BMG dropped McManus from the label.
In 2009, McManus became co-presenter presenter of STV's lifestyle magazine show The Hour, originally alongside Stephen Jardine and later, Tam Cowan. The programme was cancelled in 2011 due to poor viewing figures.