Keisha Buchanan has left the Sugababes, it was announced in a statement yesterday. Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah plan to continue to perform with the group and will replace founding member Keisha with former Eurovision contestant, Jade Ewen.
A statement on the band’s website said, “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 23 November through Island Records.
“Keisha Buchanan will continue to record for Island Records as a solo artist.” This news comes amid rumours that there has been some infighting between the girls in the past few weeks.
Following the record label's announcement, Keisha took to her Twitter account to confirm the news and say it was not her decision to leave the group. "I've had a great time and have achieved more than I ever thought I would," she explained. "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."
She added, "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!"
