S Club 7 gives update on anniversary tour following Paul Cattermole's death | The Sun
S CLUB 7 will go ahead with their 25th anniversary tour despite Paul Cattermole's death, it has been claimed.
Sources close to the heartbroken group insist they will honour the reunion shows that singer Paul was "so excited for".
An insider told The Mail on Sunday: "That's why there are some members of S Club 7 who are determined the tour goes on. To them, it seems the perfect way to pay tribute to him."
The source added it's too soon for their plans to be announced publicly.
Yesterday Paul's bandmates Hannah Spearritt, Rachel Stevens, Tina Barrett, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh and Jo O’Meara all paid tribute to their "brother".
The singer was tragically been found dead at home just weeks after the band revealed their plans to reunite.
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As news broke of Paul's passing, S Club 7 posted on social media: "We are truly devastated by the passing of our brother Paul.
"There are no words to describe the deep sadness and loss we all feel.
"We were so lucky to have had him in our lives and are thankful for the amazing memories we have.
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"He will be so deeply missed by each and every one of us.
"We ask that you respect the privacy of his family and of the band at this time."
Paul was one of the original members of the band when it formed in 1998.
He was talent spotted by producers from 19 Management and invited to audition.
It comes as…
- Paul's tragic last post revealed the star's excitement over Eurovision
- The singer's family released heart-breaking statement in tribute to 'beloved Paul'
- Fans heartbroken as S Club 7 legend, 46, died just months before reunion tour
- The last pictures of Paul emerged, showing him smiling as he strolled through the woods near his home just before his death
- Paul's final tragic interview has been revealed, with the star speaking of "new beginnings and good luck"
Paul left S Club 7 in 2002. He formed a new group Skua, but they split a year later.
In 2014, S Club 7 performed together at Children in Need and the following year reunited for the Bring It All Back Tour.
A year later he played Eddie in a tour production of The Rocky Horror Show. But he had to quit after a co-star fell on him during a dance number, damaging his back.
In 2022, the pop star had begun providing online tarot card services.
The new dates for S Club 7 – known for hits ‘S Club Party’, ‘Never Had a Dream Come True’ and ‘Reach’ -were to mark 25 years since the band first formed.
Over the five years they were together, S Club 7 had four UK No.1 singles, one UK No.1 album, hits throughout Europe, including a top-ten single in the United States, Asia, Latin America and Africa. They recorded four studio albums, released eleven singles and went on to sell over 14 million albums worldwide.
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The new tour was due to take place in October, with 11 dates in both the UK and Ireland, including Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham and London.
All seven original members of the group had agreed to reunite.
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