Former Sugababes member Amelle Berrabah has hinted at revealing insights into her experience with the group following her exclusion from their recent high-profile reunion. The 41-year-old singer joined the band in December 2005, taking the place of original member Mutya Buena. She stayed with the group until their hiatus in 2011, being part of the final lineup with Heidi Range and Jade Ewen before the group disbanded.
Amelle played a significant role in recording the band’s seventh album, Sweet 7, and achieved a solo UK No.1 outside of Sugababes. However, when the original trio of Mutya, Keisha Buchanan, and Siobhán Donaghy reunited and reclaimed the Sugababes name in 2019, Amelle and her fellow bandmates were excluded from any future reunion plans.
Amelle has now confirmed her participation in the BBC documentary Girlbands Forever, where she suggested she might disclose long-held secrets from her time with Sugababes. She shared her excitement about the project on Instagram, reminiscing about her past in the group and the pop music era that influenced many. The documentary, offering a trip down pop music memory lane, follows a recent public disagreement between Amelle and Keisha Buchanan.
In a podcast interview in September 2024, Keisha alleged that she was abruptly replaced in Sugababes without proper notice, leading to a public exchange between her and Amelle on Instagram. Amelle defended herself against Keisha’s claims of misinformation, urging to focus on positive aspects rather than fabrications. Reflecting on her relationship with her former bandmates, Amelle revealed minimal contact with them over the years, highlighting limited interactions with Mutya and Keisha.
Meanwhile, the original Sugababes members, Keisha, Mutya, and Siobhán, continue to tour and release new music, signaling a new chapter for the group with their latest single Situation. The narrative surrounding Sugababes remains vibrant, with ongoing developments in their individual careers and collective endeavors.