Keisha Buchanan leaves Sugababes

SUGABABES AT WAR

KEISHA OUT!

Sugababes (Mark III) in happier times

There’s been ALL SORTS of drama for the Sugababes over the past two weeks.
After “alleged” arguments with stalwart Keisha Buchanan, Amelle Berrabah disappeared for days (was actually just sulking at her house).
Then came rumours Amelle was leaving the group, to be replaced by one-time Eurovision contestant Jade Ewen. But these were quickly denied … until today when it was announced that it is founding member Keisha who will leave.

Sugababes (Mark I): Keisha, Siobhán, and Mutya

That's right, Keisha, who has warbled alongside all four other members of the three-piece (first with Mutya Buena and Siobhán Donaghy, then with Heidi Range when Siobhán left and finally Amelle when Mutya jumped ship).

Sugababes (Mark II): Enter Heidi

Says faceless management types:

The current line-up of the Sugababes has disbanded. Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah will continue as the Sugababes and will be joined by new member Jade Ewen. They release their album ‘Sweet 7’ on November 23rd through Island Records.

Keisha Buchanan will continue to record for Island Records as a solo artist.

Says Keisha:

I'm sad to say that I am no longer apart of the Sugababes. I've had a great time and have achieved more then I ever thought I would. Although it was not my choice to leave, it's time to enter a new chapter in my life. I have nothing but positive things to say about the girls and I wish them the best of luck. I would like to state that there were no arguments, bullying or anything of the sort that lead to this. Sometimes a break down in communication and lack of trust can result in many different things.

Turns out management had been auditioning members and re-recording the group’s forthcoming album behind Keisha’s back, and left her to deny that Amelle was being sacked when the media presumed it would be the group’s newbie that was being shafted.
It was already odd enough that the three-piece continued with only one original ‘babe. This is sort of like when The Supremes continued into the late ‘70s with no original members left. Did they have hits? No they did not.
That said, the Sugababes aren’t really down the dumper, even if their last (rather good) album wasn’t all that successful.

Homewrecker: new girl Jade

But this whole episode shows pop at its most cynical, with faceless management types wielding their power and treating fans like chumps.
NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
Now, the record company are still apparently Keisha fans as they have signed her to a solo deal, but I think I speak for the whole world when I say she should find Mutya and Siobhán and start a new group (Siobhán, who spoke out last week about being bullied in the group, can shut up and be thankful for the gig). They could be called the Sourgirls.
Actually, that’s genius.
SOURGIRLS FOREVER!!!


Scott Keenan
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