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| Last of original Sugababes quits | Last of original Sugababes quits |
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| The last original member of girl group the Sugababes has left the band. | |
| Keisha Buchanan, 24, is quitting to focus on her solo career after 11 years in the trio, according to a statement on their website. | Keisha Buchanan, 24, is quitting to focus on her solo career after 11 years in the trio, according to a statement on their website. |
| Jade Ewen, the UK's Eurovision entrant this year, will take her place, joining Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah. | Jade Ewen, the UK's Eurovision entrant this year, will take her place, joining Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah. |
| Recent media reports have speculated on a rift between Buchanan and bandmate Berrabah after she failed to perform at a London gig. | Recent media reports have speculated on a rift between Buchanan and bandmate Berrabah after she failed to perform at a London gig. |
| Number ones | Number ones |
| The statement said: "The current line-up of the Sugababes has disbanded. | The statement 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. | "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. | "They release their album Sweet 7 on 23 November through Island Records. |
| Jade Ewen has been named as the new Sugababe | Jade Ewen has been named as the new Sugababe |
| "Keisha Buchanan will continue to record for Island Records as a solo artist." | "Keisha Buchanan will continue to record for Island Records as a solo artist." |
| The group was formed in 1998 by Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Siobhan Donaghy. | The group was formed in 1998 by Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Siobhan Donaghy. |
| Heidi Range replaced Donaghy in 2001 and in 2005 Buena was replaced by Berrabah. | Heidi Range replaced Donaghy in 2001 and in 2005 Buena was replaced by Berrabah. |
| The Sugababes have enjoyed six UK number one singles, including Freak Like Me and Push the Button. | The Sugababes have enjoyed six UK number one singles, including Freak Like Me and Push the Button. |
| But the last 12 months have seen them release the lowest-selling album of their career. | But the last 12 months have seen them release the lowest-selling album of their career. |