Attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School. The Van in her name is entirely fictitious and was added to make her sound more interesting. She rejoined the morning show "The Big Breakfast" (1992) in September 2000 to replace Liza Tarbuck, who left in July. Her career in West End musicals stretches from Les Miserables, when she was 11, to Chicago just recently, and she is currently developing a one-woman show with Andrew Lloyd Webber. Became engaged to nightclub boss Richard Traviss. Previously dated Jay Kay from the band Jamiroquai & British actor Nick Moran. Released a cover of "Especially for You" with "The Big Breakfast" co-presenter, Johnny Vaughn. It was previously a number one hit for Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan.