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| Not my choice to quit says Keisha | Not my choice to quit says Keisha |
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| Former Sugababe Keisha Buchanan has claimed that it was not her decision to leave the successful pop group. | Former Sugababe Keisha Buchanan has claimed that it was not her decision to leave the successful pop group. |
| Founding member Buchanan has quit to focus on her solo career after 11 years with the trio, according to the band's official website. | Founding member Buchanan has quit to focus on her solo career after 11 years with the trio, according to the band's official website. |
| It comes after media reports speculated on a rift with bandmate Amelle Berrabah, who missed a performance earlier this month. | It comes after media reports speculated on a rift with bandmate Amelle Berrabah, who missed a performance earlier this month. |
| Buchanan, 24, cited "a breakdown in communication" and "lack of trust". | Buchanan, 24, cited "a breakdown in communication" and "lack of trust". |
| Writing on social networking site Twitter, Buchanan said: "Although it was not my choice to leave, it's time to enter a new chapter in my life, I've had a great time and have achieved more then I ever thought I would." | Writing on social networking site Twitter, Buchanan said: "Although it was not my choice to leave, it's time to enter a new chapter in my life, I've had a great time and have achieved more then I ever thought I would." |
| Berrabah will stay on with existing member Heidi Range and newcomer, this year's UK Eurovision entrant Jade Ewen. | Berrabah will stay on with existing member Heidi Range and newcomer, this year's UK Eurovision entrant Jade Ewen. |
| 'No arguments' | 'No arguments' |
| Buchanan added: "Sometimes a breakdown in communication and lack of trust can result in many different things. I would like to state that there were no arguments, bullying or anything of the sort that lead to this. | Buchanan added: "Sometimes a breakdown in communication and lack of trust can result in many different things. I would like to state that there were no arguments, bullying or anything of the sort that lead to this. |
| "I have nothing but positive things to say about the girls and I wish them the best of luck." | "I have nothing but positive things to say about the girls and I wish them the best of luck." |
| Have Your Say New members often help bands to move in new directions. Megan, Cheshire Read more comments | Have Your Say New members often help bands to move in new directions. Megan, Cheshire Read more comments |
| Berrabah recently enjoyed a UK number one single Never Leave You, with urban artist Tinchy Stryder. | Berrabah recently enjoyed a UK number one single Never Leave You, with urban artist Tinchy Stryder. |
| Buchanan wrote: "Remember my drunk pictures out with Amelle, supporting her on her success with Tinchy Stryder... Oh the shame... | Buchanan wrote: "Remember my drunk pictures out with Amelle, supporting her on her success with Tinchy Stryder... Oh the shame... |
| "But what a fun night we had, I would also like to point out that I have always supported the girls and they have also supported me." | "But what a fun night we had, I would also like to point out that I have always supported the girls and they have also supported me." |
| Later in the message, she describes herself as "the feisty, funny, professional, fearless, motormouth". | Later in the message, she describes herself as "the feisty, funny, professional, fearless, motormouth". |
| Number ones | Number ones |
| Jade Ewen came fifth at this year's Eurovision | Jade Ewen came fifth at this year's Eurovision |
| The statement on the band's website said of the split: "The current line-up of the Sugababes has disbanded. | The statement on the band's website said of the split: "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." |
| It added that their album Sweet 7 would be released on 23 November through Island Records, and that Buchanan would continue to record for the company as a solo artist. | It added that their album Sweet 7 would be released on 23 November through Island Records, and that Buchanan would continue to record for the company 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. |
| Speaking to BBC 1Xtra about the latest line-up change, Buena said: "It doesn't make sense that there is a Sugababes any more." | |
| "Not having any of the original members in it, it will be more [about] the brand name Sugababes than it will be the singers." | |
| She also cast doubt on Ewen's ability to fit into the line-up. | |
| "I reckon she would be a lot better as a soloist because she's got an amazing voice," she said. "So it will kind of seem like she would be in the front line and there will be two backing singers." | |
| HOW SUGABABES LINE-UPS HAVE FARED Sugababes releases during each line-up (highest chart position in brackets): 1998-2001: Buchanan, Buena & DonaghySingles:Overload (6)New Year (12)Run For Cover (13)Soul Sound (30)Albums:One Touch (36) 2001-2005: Buchanan, Buena & RangeSingles:Freak Like Me (1)Round Round (1)Stronger (7)Shape (11)Hole In The Head (1)Too Lost In You (10)In The Middle (8)Caught In A Moment (8)Push The Button (1)Ugly (3)Albums:Angels With Dirty Faces (2)Three (3)Taller In More Ways (1) 2005-2009: Berrabah, Buchanan & RangeSingles:Red Dress (4)Follow Me Home (32)Easy (8)About You Now (1)Change (13)Denial (15)Girls (3)No Can Do (23)Get Sexy (2)Albums:Overloaded (singles collection, 3)Change (1)Catfights And Spotlights (8) | HOW SUGABABES LINE-UPS HAVE FARED Sugababes releases during each line-up (highest chart position in brackets): 1998-2001: Buchanan, Buena & DonaghySingles:Overload (6)New Year (12)Run For Cover (13)Soul Sound (30)Albums:One Touch (36) 2001-2005: Buchanan, Buena & RangeSingles:Freak Like Me (1)Round Round (1)Stronger (7)Shape (11)Hole In The Head (1)Too Lost In You (10)In The Middle (8)Caught In A Moment (8)Push The Button (1)Ugly (3)Albums:Angels With Dirty Faces (2)Three (3)Taller In More Ways (1) 2005-2009: Berrabah, Buchanan & RangeSingles:Red Dress (4)Follow Me Home (32)Easy (8)About You Now (1)Change (13)Denial (15)Girls (3)No Can Do (23)Get Sexy (2)Albums:Overloaded (singles collection, 3)Change (1)Catfights And Spotlights (8) |