# Episode 176: Nicole Appleton

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Podcast: [Spinning Plates with Sophie Ellis-Bextor](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spinning-plates-with-sophie-ellis-bextor-301678)
Published: 2026-02-16T05:00:00+00:00
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Nicole Appleton is a singer and a mum to Gene aged 24, and Skipper who is nearly 6.  She first came into our lives in the 90s when she and her elder sister Natalie were members of the hugely successful band All Saints. Together, the Appleton sisters have just brought out a new single ‘Falling Into You’ and it’s gorgeous. Very much their classic, warm and optimistic selves.  She and I talked about the joy of having children so far apart in age. Nicole said she feels she and her eldest, Gene, grew up together. And with Skipper, who she had at 44, she felt more of a mum. She also talked about how she kept her whole pregnancy with Skipper a complete secret, even from her closest friends. How incredible is that! In all the podcast conversations I’ve had, I think this was the most impressive birth announcement story I’ve ever heard. Spinning Plates is presented by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, produced by Claire Jones and post-production by Richard Jones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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