Sugababes' case announced and where are the former members now

sugarbabes It was founded in 1998, but the line-up changed three times in the following 26 years. Siobhan Donaghy, Keisha Buchanan and Mutya Buena may have been the original trio, but they have separately left the group after bullying allegations, reported ‘layoffs’ and personal issues. As a result, Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen were welcomed as members.

In 2011, the group officially split up, but fans were delighted when OG singers Siobhan, Keisha and Mutya reunited two years later. They made headlines with an epic performance after resuming the name Sugababes. Glastonbury In 2022.

As of 2024, Sugababes are on the rise with a promised tour and performance planned for 2025. Definitely Come Dance. While fans are happy to see the girls together again, you might be wondering what happened between the group members. Here, we break it down…

Why did the original trio split?

Bullying allegations

Siobhan was the first band member to leave the group during a Japan promotional tour in 2001. According to Mutya, the singer “asked for permission to go to the toilet” and never returned.

sugababes in the early days — Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhan Donaghy founded the group in 1998.

Siobhan, who declined to reveal details, revealed that she felt bullied by Keisha in 2009, which contributed to her exit. To talk SunHe said: “There was no doubt that I was being pushed out. It was clear that there was someone in that group who never wanted me and that was Keisha.

“He never wanted me in that group and made my life hell. I will never forgive him. Nobody forgives the first bully in their life though, right? Nobody does.” Following Siobhan’s departure from Sugababes, she was replaced by Atomic Kitten star Heidi Range.

Sugababes in the 2000s — Siobhan accuses Keisha of bullying

Mutya’s exit

Mutya became the second person to leave the Sugababes in 2005. The mother-of-one later revealed that she suffered from postpartum depression following the birth of her daughter Tahlia, following her decision.

Heidi Range, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan from Sugababe — Mutya left after experiencing postpartum depression

She told RWD magazine: “The whole thing got me down and I couldn’t be bothered anymore. But it got to the point where I couldn’t take it anymore and it was terrible.” “It would be perfect if the girls would just leave me alone for a while. I would still love to be in Sugababes if they would give me more time.”

When Mutya walked away, Amelle Berrabah joined us.

Keisha’s shocking change

As for Keisha, the music star noted that she was “replaced while she was still in the group.”

“I remember sitting down (in 2009) and saying, ‘This person feels bullied, and that person over there feels bullied,’ and I said, ‘I was giving him a legit foot massage the day before.'”

Keisha Buchanan, Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah together in 2008 — Keisha felt blindsided after being replaced

Keisha, who appeared in the BBC’s documentary Leigh-Anne: Race, Pop & Power (2021), noted that she was affected “emotionally, mentally and financially” by the situation. “I have trust issues and constantly feel like I can’t have an opinion at work,” she said. “It took me years to process, and I’m still in therapy.”

By 2009, all three members of the group had left, and Eurovision participant Jade Ewen joined the group to replace Keisha.

Why did Heidi, Amelle and Jade break up?

Heidi, Amelle and Jade performed as a trio but called it quits in 2011. talk with Digital SpyJade admitted that the band was “done”.

Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen disbanded Sugababes in 2011.

“There was so much drama surrounding the band that I think the music got lost,” he recalled. “I don’t like all the drama and negativity. We kind of failed about two years ago.”

Meeting of Siobhan, Keisha and Mutya

In 2013, Siobhan, Keisha and Mutya decided to reunite, but ownership of the Sugababes name was disputed. “It doesn’t matter who owns the name anymore,” Siobhan said. Guard.

Sugar babies in England — Original cast reunited in 2013

“Our music speaks for us,” Mutya added, “Everyone calls us Sugababes anyway.”

The trio explained that they had cleared the air and felt “the timing was right” to get back together, but they were unable to use the Sugababes name and had to release the music as MKS. In a long legal battle, it was not until 2022 that they could get the name back.

Where are Sugababes now?

Siobhan, Keisha and Mutya are currently planning to tour the UK and Europe in 2025.

As for Heidi, the 41-year-old actress is happily married to Alex Partakis, with whom she shares two daughters and regularly posts about their family life on Instagram.