Sugababes confirm that Keisha has quit and that Jade Ewan will be the replacement
There's been a lot of confusion over the Sugababes camp, but Keisha's departure has been confirmed (we don't think anyone saw that one coming!). The only surviving member after nine years is being replaced by Eurovision star Jade Ewen.
While it was previously rumoured that Amelle Berrabah was the one doing the leaving (after a much tabloid speculation over a major bust-up) an official statement has now been released:
"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."
Meanwhile, Keisha added that it hadn't been her decision to go:
"I've had a great time and have achieved more than 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 led to this.
"Sometimes a break down in communication and lack of trust can result in many different things. I would also like to point out that I have always supported the girls and they have also supported me."
"I want to thank the Sugababes fans and my fans for all your support and all who have never judged me, but accepted me for who I am... The feisty, funny, professional, fearless motor mouth. This is not the end... but the beginning!"
There's been a lot of confusion over the Sugababes camp, but Keisha's departure has been confirmed (we don't think anyone saw that one coming!). The only surviving member after nine years is being replaced by Eurovision star Jade Ewen.
While it was previously rumoured that Amelle Berrabah was the one doing the leaving (after a much tabloid speculation over a major bust-up) an official statement has now been released:
"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."
Meanwhile, Keisha added that it hadn't been her decision to go:
"I've had a great time and have achieved more than 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 led to this.
"Sometimes a break down in communication and lack of trust can result in many different things. I would also like to point out that I have always supported the girls and they have also supported me."
"I want to thank the Sugababes fans and my fans for all your support and all who have never judged me, but accepted me for who I am... The feisty, funny, professional, fearless motor mouth. This is not the end... but the beginning!"
