they sound very happyQuote:
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they sound very happyQuote:
Originally Posted by Chris_2k9
The Sugababes may have cancelled their first live performance together, but Jade Ewen has been quick to squash rumours that it's anything to do with trouble in the group. The girls were lined up to perform at the Scottish Royal Variety Show tomorrow but have dropped out at the last minute. The newest member told The Sun, ‘I haven’t signed a contract so we can’t perform as the Sugababes. The previous line–up signed up to do the show and there’s money involved. Until lawyers get this sorted, I can’t sing with the band.’
Just read this official statement from the Sugababes from their news feed on facebook:
Unfortunately, Amelle has been forced to take an unexpected short break away from the pressures of work, following some professional medical advice earlier this week. It seems that with all the recent events in the band right up to Jade joining us a few weeks ago, the stress over a period of months has unfortunately taken its toll on Amelle and she is now suffering from a severe bout of nervous exhaustion.
For the next 3 weeks, Amelle will be staying at a private health clinic in Europe where she will be able to rest and recuperate under expert supervision. We’re expecting her to return to work in full health by the beginning of November. Heidi: “Both Amelle and I have been through a very traumatic time together in recent months and particularly over the past few weeks. Having the opportunity to move forward with Jade was a major factor in us both deciding to carry on as Sugababes. And judging from the thousands of well wishes we have received from you, our fans, we are delighted that we made the right decision. However, the months leading up to that decision certainly took their toll, especially on Amelle, and it seems like it’s now all caught up with her.
Jade: “We’ve got a hectic schedule of promotional commitments ahead of us to launch our next single on 9th Nov and the album on 23rd Nov. We’re about to go into the run up to Christmas, so we’re glad that Amelle is getting the right support now to help her return to work at such a busy time.
Unfortunately, this means that our fans expecting to see our debut live performance at Leeds this Sunday for Aire FM will be disappointed by the band not being able to perform. However, we will still be coming up to meet our Leeds fans and send on your well wishes to Amelle. We’re also sad to be missing out on a TV show that we were due to perform in Germany this Saturday but our label are trying to re-book this for November.
Although we know this news all comes as a huge disappointment to Sugababes fans, we really do have to treat Amelle’s welfare as our priority at times like this. She has the love and support of everyone around her including family, friends, bandmates and the label and we’re sure our fans will join us in wishing her a speedy recovery.
Lotsa luv,
Heidi & Jade
xx
and the story is running on Digital Spy, poor Amelle :( :
Sugababe Amelle Berrabah has been forced to take a break from the group after being diagnosed with a severe bout of nervous exhaustion.
The singer, who replaced Mutya Buena in December 2005, has been struggling to cope with recent changes in the band, which saw Jade Ewen replace original member Keisha Buchanan last month.
The group have cancelled upcoming performances in Leeds and Germany to promote new single 'About A Girl' and album Sweet 7.
"Amelle has been forced to take an unexpected short break away from the pressures of work, following professional medical advice," a statement reads.
"As a result of recent events within the band, culminating in a change of lineup, the prolonged duration of stress has unfortunately taken its toll on Amelle and this has led to her suffering from a severe bout of nervous exhaustion.
"She is expected to return to work in full health by the beginning of November.
"Fellow band members, Heidi Range and Jade Ewen, are fully aware of the decision and are both totally supportive of Amelle and the decision taken."
Manager Mark Hargreaves added: "Although this news will come as a huge disappointment to Sugababes fans, we really do have to treat Amelle's welfare as a priority at times like this.
"I have spent a lot of time with her family this week and we have taken the advice of specialists whose job it is to bring Amelle back to full health.
"She has the love and support of everyone around her including family, friends, bandmates and the label and we are sure that fans will join us in wishing Amelle a speedy recovery."
Berrabah is expected to receive medical attention at an undisclosed private health clinic in Europe.
Sugababes were recently forced to cancel an appearance at the Scottish Royal Variety Show in Glasgow because of "legal issues" surrounding new member Ewen.
Mutya Beuna is begging her former bandmates to reform the original line-up of the Sugababes.
The singer has spent hours on the phone in the past few days, trying to convince Keisha Buchanan and Siobhan Donaghy to reunite with her.
An insider said: "Siobhan met up with Mutya for the first time in ages over the summer and they got on well. Now Mutya is convinced the original three could be huge again.
"She was on the phone all last weekend trying to convince the girls to reform. Siobhan's considering it."
Keisha – who was the last founding member of the girl group to leave last month – is also eager to reconcile with her former friends.
Another source told Britain’s The Sun newspaper: "Mutya is very keen to do this. Keisha has her solo career on the go, but she feels more comfortable as part of a band.
"There were arguments in the past, but all three realise it was because they were young, headstrong and finding fame hard to cope with."
Keisha, Siobhan and Mutya formed the group in 1998. Siobhan was replaced by Heidi Range in 2001 and Amelle Berrabah – who is currently being treated for nervous exhaustion in hospital - took over from Mutya in 2005.
Jade Ewen was given Keisha's spot last month.
The original line-up is now reportedly planning to reform in time for the release of the Sugababes’ new album 'Sweet 7' on November 23.
haha! what will they be called?
Reforming the sugababes? Don't the ex members have better things to do?
Keisha Buchanan has said that she does not have any hard feelings towards her former Sugababes bandmates.
The singer was forced out of the group last month and replaced by ex-Eurovision singer Jade Ewen.
Buchanan told The Mirror: "I've cried so many tears. I'm over the worst. I believe I am stronger for it all.
"The girls are my friends. I'm certainly concerned about them and wish them only the best. There's no hard feelings with the girls, it's time to move on. I don't want to cry."
She added: "I'm doing fine - I've been focusing on my solo project and my new look. I've been to Paris Fashion Week and I had the best time.
"I'm really excited about 2010. I'm in the studio working out my new sound and I'm finally okay with things. I have learned to smile again."
Buchanan has ruled out a possible reunion with other former Sugababes Mutya Buena and Siobhan Donaghy.
I dont believe shes ok with them
I think she is going to have to accept what has happened at some point as it's not like she can go back to the group again. She can only look forward now and hope to carve out a solo career now or start a new group.