CelebAir - the celebrities

Michelle Marsh

Travel essentials: Moisturiser, sun tan lotion.
Fantasy passenger: Johnny Depp
Swimsuit or bikini? "Bikini, of course."

Page three stunner Michelle Marsh found fame after winning a modelling competition and she’s been at the top of the glamour modelling world ever since - as well as has several acting appearances in Brookside, Hollyoaks and Coronation Street.

Ms Marsh has also made it into FHM magazine’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World and in 2007 appeared as a celebrity contestant on The X Factor: Battle Of The Stars.

Michelle is married to St Mirren F.C. footballer Will Haining and she gave birth to her first child, daughter Maddison, in 2007.

Her biggest ever holiday disaster was on the way to Mallorca:

“The plane actually plummeted, twice.

"We saw the stewardess running towards the front of the plane and I started hyperventilating. It didn’t help that the photographer I was with said ‘Oh we can’t crash in water, I can’t swim!'” Find out more on itv.com/celebair

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Phil Cornwell

Travel essentials: A Jack Kerouac novel
Fantasy passenger: Jack Nicholson
Speedos or shorts? Shorts

Phil is probably most famous for his comedy show Stella Street, but he’s also an accomplished actor and comedian, who’s been in Dead Ringers and has recently appeared on The Wright Stuff.

As a comedian, he’s never short of anything to say he is also a regular contributor on TalkSport Radio and Radio 2, as well as hosting The Phil Cornwell Spurs Show, a weekly downloadable football club podcast.

Strange fact: Phil voiced the puppet Gilbert the Alien on 80s kids show Get Fresh, where he. Phil is also a voiceover artist as well as funnyman.

But will he have the passengers laughing on the aisles?

"I don’t know what it will be like!" he says. "All you can hope is that you’re prepared enough to do a good enough job to keep you on the show.

"I think it’s about you carry out the service, not just how charming you can be.” Find out more on itv.com/celebair

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Lisa Scott-Lee

Travel essentials: Waterproof mascara, book, iPod
Fantasy passenger: Brad Pitt
Swimsuit or bikini? "Bikini to get a tan, a swimsuit when I’m swimming."

Like many a celeb, Lisa started off her showbiz career at the Italia Conti Theatre of Performing Arts in London.

After graduating, she became one fifth of pop phenomenon Steps, achieving four number one albums and 14 top five hits in the five years they were together.

After going solo in 2003 Lisa was approached by MTV and offered her own fly-on-the-wall series Totally Scott-Lee.

And who could forget Lisa in sequins and spandex on ITV1’s very own Dancing on Ice in 2006?

And now she’s about to add another strength to her CV!

"My worst flight ever was almost getting chucked out of first class, when H from Steps and I had a food fight. It had been a really long journey and we were bored, Now I’m on the other side I realise that was a bit naughty!" Find out more on itv.com/celebair

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Johnny Shentall

Travel essentials: iPod and good company
Fantasy passenger: Michael Jackson or Jon Bon Jovi
Speedos or shorts? Shorts, all the way

Johnny trained dancer and performed with the likes of Diana Ross, Robbie Atomic Kitten, Five, and with Steps - where he met his now-wife Lisa Scott Lee.

After this he tried his hand at singing and had a hit with the band Boom, before signing his second professional record deal with Hear’Say (after Kym Marsh left). The band then notched up a number six single in the official UK charts.

Following this he starred in the MTV series with Totally Scott-Lee with his missus, Lisa. The couple have one son, Jaden.

So how will the husband and wife team fare as they take to the skies?

"There’s always rivalry between us! There’s a hidden rule where we both support each other 100% but someone always wants to beat the other and I think it is healthy banter." Find out more on itv.com/celebair

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Mica Paris

Travel essentials: A book, make-up and special wash bag
Fantasy passenger: Marvyn Gaye
Swimsuit or bikini? Swimsuit

Mica hit the big time back in 1988 when she released her debut, platinum-selling album So Good, featuring her famous top ten hit with You Are My One Temptation.

The soul singer worked with the likes of Dave Gilmore and Jools Holland releasing five albums, and after 14 years in the music business, and the star extended her talents into broadcasting.

Mica presented Purple Reign: The Prince Story, toured in The Vagina Monologues, and co-hosted two series of What Not to Wear. She has also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and in an episode of Miss Marple in 2007.

As well as writing a book called Beautiful Within, Mica’s no stranger to travelling the world and has definitely had the odd holiday hiccup:

"The only time I very nearly had a disaster was when I was in San Francisco.

"I was on the way to the airport, just gone over the Golden Gate Bridge, got on the plane and then big earthquake of 1989 happened."

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Chico

Travel essentials: Prayer beads, sarong
Fantasy passenger: Muhammed Ali
Speedos or shorts? Shorts

Believe it or not, Chico isn’t this Welshman’s real name. Yup, Chico was actually born Yousseph Slimani, and spent his formative years in between Morocco and the UK.

Before Chico shot to fame in the 2005 series of The X Factor, the singer tried out many professions - he was a hairdresser, an engineer, a dancer and a compeer singer.

But it was ITV1’s famous talent show that Chico became a household name, and his first single Chico Time knocked Madonna off the top of the charts. The star has many strings to his bow, has written a feature film, starred in BAFTA nominated flick Winner Takes All and does a lot of charity work.

So is he looking forward to the Celebair challenge?

"My head is frazzled and my mind is bedazzled. And all I can say to all the cabin crew out there is that I salute you and love you.

"What time is it? It’s CelebAir time!" Find out more on itv.com/celebair

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Amy Lamé

Travel essentials: A really good book, brilliant food and wine.
Fantasy passenger: Morrissey
Swimsuit or bikini? Nothing to be honest, but I don’t want people to be screaming!

Larger-than-life Amy Lame hit our screens in ITV1’s Celebrity Fit Club in 2004, but has also worked as a writer, entertainer, and TV and radio presenter.

For the past six years Amy has co-hosted the Danny Baker Show for BBC Radio London, she’s also presented on Richard and Judy and co-presented on ITV1’s Loose Women.

Amy has also turned her hand to gambling, and was a contender on Celebrity Black Jack and Celebrity Poker Challenger. She was also a contestant in the Alternative Miss World competition in 1995 and 1998.

So what’s the worst thing that’s happened to her on a plane?

“Flying Air Cubaña. The safety videos went into malfunction, the stewardesses didn’t really care about the service, and the plane looked like it had been sent to the Cubans on lend lease from the Russians in 1967”.

Let’s hope Celebair fares much better! Find out more on itv.com/celebair

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Dan O'Connor

Travel essentials: Sunscreen, boardies - I always go to beach destinations - ipod.
Speedos or shorts? Shorts. Why would anyone ever wear speedos?

You might recognise this handsome Aussie as Neighbour’s Ned Parker.

Neighbours was Dan’s first acting role he soon become one of the show’s most popular characters receiving a 2006 Logie nomination for Most Popular New Male Talent.

Never one to shy away from a challenge, Dan once entered himself in the 2004 Australian Idol competition. And no one was more surprised than him when he found himself in the top 12, appearing on national television in the hugely successful series.

Daredevil Dan can’t wait to get stuck into the show: “I am looking forward to dealing with real passengers and real situations.” Find out more on itv.com/celebair

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Tamara Beckwith

Travel essentials: Cashmere, lavender oil, and a good book
Fantasy passenger: Joan Collins
Swimsuit or bikini? Bikini ("But always a swimsuit for a bad day!")

Ex-It girl Tamara Beckwith’s career so far spans writing, presenting and acting.

The star has had columns in many magazines and newspapers including OK! magazine, Esquire and the Sunday Express. She is also currently writing for Hello Magazine.

Ms Beckwith has also presented for The Big Breakfast, MTV and has done regular spots on This Morning, Richard & Judy and Watchdog.

And that’s not all, she’s no stranger to reality TV having appeared on Celebrity Scissorhands, Come Dine With Me, Celeb Detox, So You Think You Can Teach and Celebrities Under Pressure.

Tamara is quite used go being on show. But how will she fare in the air? We’ll have to wait and see.

Tamara’s fave place to get away is Bognor. Not really:

“Capri in Italy is my favourite holiday destination. It’s an island so there’s fantastic swimming, the sea is beautiful and it’s very old fashioned” Find out more on itv.com/celebair

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Kenzie

Travel essentials: Records, chewing gum
Fantasy passenger: Cheryl Cole
Speedos or shorts? Speedos

As one of teen trailblazers Blazin’ Squad, Kenzie had both number one singles and albums.

In January 2005, Kenzie came second in Celebrity Big Brother and had his autobiography published by Harper Collins. Later that year Kenzie and two other members of Blazin’ Squad formed Friday Hill.

In October 2006, Kenzie was also a contestant in Sky 1’s Cirque De Celebrite.

This cheeky chap reckons his ideal getaway would be: “Ibiza with the boys and the Caribbean with a girl!”

And he can’t get to step into his Celebair uniform either: “I’m excited about travelling to all the different places and getting to see a bit more of the world.

"I’m quite nervous about the flying because it’s a nerve-wracking thing regardless.". Find out more on itv.com/celebair

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Lisa Maffia

Travel essentials: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, mobile phone and iPod
Fantasy passenger: Mariah Carey
Swimsuit or bikini? Bikini

Lisa Maffia first came to the attention of the public as a member of the infamous So Solid Crew.

Lisa’s own debut single All Over entered the charts at number two, followed by In Love, which entered at number three. Following her solo single releases she launched her album First Lady and she supported Christina Aguilera on her European tour.

In 2005 Lisa proved a popular as a celebrity participant on Channel 4’s The Games, where she came second and earned a silver medal. She is also an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust. She has recently taken time out to spend with her daughter.

So how is Lisa taking to her new career?

“It’s much harder than I thought. The hours are so long and we have to train in so many different departments. It’s amazing to see just how much is involved in becoming an air hostess.” Find out more on itv.com/celebair

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