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The Sun
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Mysterious ‘feud' revealed as The Saturdays stars ‘snub' each other at Wimbledon after 24-year friendship
WHEN The Saturdays went solo back in 2014, the girlband was quick to reassure fans it was a break - NOT a break up. And that's what I believed before witnessing an awkward encounter this week which suggests a mysterious 'feud' has torn apart two of its star members. 15 Rochelle Humes and Frankie Bridge, both 36, grew up in the spotlight together - from childhood friends who performed in S Club Juniors aged just 12 to fully-grown businesswomen and mums with a combined fortune of £17million. They spent seven years enjoying success with The Saturdays, alongside fellow bandmates Mollie King, Una Healy and Vanessa White. And unlike when Jesy Nelson quit Little Mix, the five pop princesses insisted there was no bad blood when they parted ways in 2014 after 13 top ten hits and five million records sold. But it seems Rochelle and Frankie's 24-year friendship may have now hit the rocks - if what I witnessed at Wimbledon is any indication. Distance between childhood pals As guests of sponsor Evian, the pair were invited to watch the tennis in a suite in the sought-after hydrangea building nearCourtOne. But while they mingled with other celebrities and guests just yards away from one another - they failed to actually interact with each other. An insider told The Sun: 'It was clear the women were keeping their distance. They sat on opposite sides of the suite and kept to themselves. 'While Frankie posed for pictures with S Club's Rachel Stevens, Rochelle took selfies with her husband Marvin and his I'm A Celebrity campmate Sam Thompson. This Morning anchor Rochelle Humes forced to apologise as she breaks down in tears during emotional segment 'It was a shame because having the two girls from The Saturdays together for a mini-reunion was exciting for everyone there. 'Even though they were pleasant to each other when they did brush shoulders, they didn't spend any extra time together than they had to, in between being amicable while passing each other en route to watch the tennis." The insider also revealed how the two glam stars kept their distance during the lunch - choosing to sit at opposite ends of the room. "It raised a lot of eyebrows from onlookers," revealed the source. They added: "Rochelle and Marvin sat eating lunch with Sam at a corner table in the suite while Frankie enjoyed her buffet on a table across the room. "There was a clear divide between the girls, which makes it impossible to imagine them ever agreeing to a reunion of The Saturdays." 15 The next day, Rochelle shared a cryptic message on Instagram, which read: 'I am a firm believer that if you don't do right by people, life will not go right for you. 'You cannot lie, manipulate and harm others and expect to live in peace. 'Sooner or later, what you put out will come back to you.' There's no reason to suggest the quote was aimed at Frankie. But it hints at further trouble between the pair - with neither liking or commenting on each other's recent social media pictures. In a further twist to the tale, there are NO likes or comments on Instagram between the pair since 2013, which could mean they were all wiped when one of them blocked the other. They are following each other as it stands. Frankie's social media snaps from her day at Wimbledon had Rochelle notably absent - despite the caption: 'Always the best day, with the best people'. Frankie and Rochelle also appeared to miss out on catching up with bandmate Mollie, 38, who was rubbing shoulders with David Beckham in the Royal Box at Wimbledon, alongside her cricketer fiancé, Stuart Broad. Posting about her experience at Wimbledon, BBC Radio One host Mollie said: 'Nothing better.' The tense relations throw cold water over any potential reunion plans - after rumours swirled last year the girl group might follow the likes of JLS and Girls Aloud with a money-spinning reunion tour. Frankie, who is married to ex-football ace Wayne Bridge, has seemingly been the band member most against reuniting The Saturdays. It's in stark contrast to Irish-born Una, 43, who told The Sun recently: 'If anyone's going to make it happen, it's me. 'I'm always poking – it's like poking the group chat. I'm all on it, I'm on the case.' At odds over reunion But responding to this on Olivia Attwood's podcast So Wrong It's Right, mum-of-two Frankie said: 'I don't think there will be [a reunion]. Never say never…but I'd feel a bit old and a bit silly.' Mum-of-three Rochelle was also less than enthusiastic about the prospect, saying: 'It's hard to get the five of us in a room for dinner. Our group chat's full of drink invites but nobody can pick a date. 'We were better when one person ran the diary. Everyone's got their own stuff or the kids – never say never, but I highly doubt it anytime soon.' In a separate interview with Fabulous, she added: 'We've not had a conversation about [a reunion]. I just can't imagine doing that again. "My kids are my number one. Everything has to fit around them. Even thinking about the band reunion, it wouldn't work for my life now as my priorities are them." It was certainly a lot less hopeful than when she spoke about her bandmates previously, insisting: 'There was no drama with us. We didn't have a fall-out, we didn't leave because somebody hates the other and, you know, we've got a great relationship still.' My shock at seeing a friendship on the rocks AN invite to the WImbledon Championships is always one of the hottest tickets of the year, writes Amanda Devlin. Dapper and glamorous stars descend on SW19 to watch the world's best tennis players kick off the two-week tournament. Having secured my golden ticket, I knew I was in for a belter of a day rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars like Jessica Alba and Isla Fisher. But what I didn't expect was to stumble across the discovery of a 24-year friendship on the rocks. Inside evian's VIP box were some top celebrity names - including ITV stars Frankie Bridge and Rochelle Humes. As a fan of The Saturdays growing up, it was exciting to see two members of the band in the same room. But sadly, it was clear as an onlooker that not all is well between the once-firm friends. Despite being just yards apart, Rochelle and Frankie kept their backs to one another as they chatted with other guests in the box. They then sat at opposite ends of the room to eat lunch. Despite offering pleasantries if they happened to come into close contact in the corridor en route to the loo or heading back on court, the distance between them was palpable. Hoping it was just a misunderstanding, I eagerly checked their social media pages hoping for a picture of the pair to have been posted. It was not to be. Although they both gushed about their experience with evian at Wimbledon, Frankie and Rochelle shared snaps of themselves with their other pals. Frankie even posed with S Club 7 member Rachel Stevens while Rochelle sat across from them. They know better than most how much fans would have adored seeing them together again - 11 years after the group's hiatus. Sadly I fear there's more to it than simply growing apart if they weren't able to muster the strength to snap a quick selfie to please their followings. Childhood pals Rochelle and Frankie have had mirrored lives since they first met at a performing arts school in East London in 1989. The pair found fame aged 12 when they joined S Club Juniors as a support act for pop band S Club 7. After S Club Juniors ended in 2005, they went on to join The Saturdays and enjoyed success from 2007 until 2014. They went on to marry rich and famous husbands and now have five kids between them. Frankie and Wayne are parents to sons Parker, 11, and Carter, nine. Meanwhile Rochelle and Marvin share three children - Alaia-Mai, 11, Valentina, seven, and four-year-old boy Blake. Frankie later followed in Rochelle's footsteps to become a star on ITV. While Rochelle occasionally guest presents This Morning, Frankie has become a regular Loose Women panellist in the past four years. However, the close-knit relationship they enjoyed as they soared to superstardom in The Saturdays, now seems to have fizzled out. The distance between them on Day One of Wimbledon was palpable. And it felt worlds away from how Frankie, who was a bridesmaid at Rochelle's wedding to JLS star Marvin Humes in 2012, previously described their relationship. 'It's a special bond," she said. "We're the only ones who really understand and I think that's a really strong thing.' 15 15 Frankie has always spoken candidly about her struggles in the band, from suffering severe depression at the height of her fame, to recently taking swipes at The Saturdays' music. Frankie said: 'There's a few singles that don't exist in my head because I didn't like them. 'You have to still go on TV and say, 'Buy this single, it's the greatest song ever', and perform it, whether you like it or not.' 15 She also admitted: "I'd find myself comparing myself to the other girls when I was in the group. As sad as it was, if someone lost a bit of weight, you'd be aware of it, the same happened if you put on weight. "This comparison thing is just so unhealthy, but I do find I do it less now, but sometimes I do fall into it and I still struggle comparing myself to others." Last year, Una and Vanessa were pictured reuniting ten years after The Saturdays went on hiatus. It sparked a barrage of comments from fans keen to find out whether there are plans for the band to get back together. Our insider added: 'Nostalgia is incredibly popular right now. Girls Aloud reuniting last year proved to be a massive success and there is huge anticipation about the Spice Girls doing something to mark their 30th anniversary. 'It may be more than ten years since The Saturdays took a break, but the demand for revisiting the past is still there. The girls look better than ever and fans would be thrilled to see them perform once again.' Fans will be desperate for Frankie and Rochelle to move past this bump in their friendship. If there's even the slightest chance of The Saturdays reuniting, the women - who were once the closest of friends in the band - must be back on good terms. The Sun has reached out to reps for both Rochelle and Frankie. 15
Metro
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Rochelle Humes has moved on from music - what she's doing now might surprise you
Rochelle Humes is still getting used to Zoom quirks – 'I start every conversation muted,' she laughs – but that's about the only part of her day-to-day that's not polished to a shine. As a presenter, entrepreneur, brand founder, and now podcast host, Humes has become a widely recognised force in British media after leaving pop groups S Club Juniors and The Saturdays. Now, she's turning her attention to a new kind of stage: UK House, where she'll host a Ladies Who Launched lunch on June 3 as part of a three-day celebration of British creativity and entrepreneurship. 'I'm so passionate about connecting women in business, that's why the podcast exists,' Humes tells Metro, referring to her new podcast, Ladies Who Launched, which came out on January 1st this year. 'It's built a community really organically. And I know that's such a buzzword now, but what I love is that it's real. Women are arranging to meet up, sharing ideas and supporting each other.' This spirit of connection is core to Humes' vision, and a thread that runs through her many projects. Humes rose to fame as a member of The Saturdays, the girl group that dominated UK charts in the late 2000s. But her pivot into television and later entrepreneurship has defined the last decade of her life – leaving music in the rearview mirror. 'Music feels like forever ago,' she reflects. 'We called it a day when my eldest, Alaia, was one – she's just turned 12 now. Since then, I've built a career in television, and then gradually started building my own brand.' Humes says music is a closed chapter she can't imagine herself revisiting: 'I've got so many fond memories, but I really love what I do now.' Now, her focus includes My Little Coco, her award-winning children's skincare and lifestyle line, which launched in 2020. 'It's my baby, outside of my actual babies,' she jokes. 'It's what gets me out of bed in the morning. It's also my main stress!' The transition from music to media, to business and now podcasting may seem like a sharp turn, but for Humes, it has always felt natural. 'I've always been one for a pivot,' she says. 'There was a time when people would frown at that, like 'Oh, of course they've left pop and now they're trying TV.' But I think it's different now. Creatives are much more fluid. Singers become actors, actors become presenters, influencers become founders.' Now, she says, that kind of cross-platform approach is not only accepted, it's expected. 'Social media has changed everything,' she says. 'That's great in some ways, especially for creators building their platforms, but I'm also cautious, especially as a mum. My kids aren't on social media, and I'm not rushing that.' It's motherhood, and the constant, imperfect balancing act it brings, that underpins Humes' work today. 'I've made peace with the fact that something always has to give,' she says. 'Some weeks, I'm a great mum – I've hosted playdates, I've been to everything. But that probably means I've missed meetings and fallen behind on emails. Then the next week, I've smashed deadlines, but I haven't made it to netball practice.' She pushes back against the myth of perfect balance. 'You can have it all, but not all at the same time. Society sells us this version of balance that's not really attainable. It's okay to be stronger at different things at different times.' But this year's UK House isn't just about startups and stories. It also coincides with the debut of SXSW London and a two-night showcase from the British Music Embassy, spotlighting some of the UK's most exciting new music talent. Taking place just around the corner from UK House at Devonshire Square on June 2 and 3, the BME event will feature performances from Beth McCarthy, Charlotte OC, Master Peace, Joviale and more. As with UK House, it's all about collaboration and cross-industry energy, bringing together the best of the UK's creative economy. More Trending It's a perfect event for Rochelle to be a part of, she notes, as it's all about the fluid relationship between business and creative industries. As for advice to artists and business people alike, Humes thinks storytelling is a common thread. 'You've got to really know who you're speaking to. You can have a big following, but if they're not engaged in what you're doing, it's not the same. Community isn't about numbers, it's about alignment. Be clear on who you are and what you bring, and the right people will come along for the ride.' With everything Rochelle Humes is building, her music career may soon become a footnote in a much bigger story. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: 'SXSW London will be a love letter to the city – we ought to be here' MORE: SXSW London: Everything you can expect from festival's inaugural week in the Capital MORE: You could win tickets to major London festival (with some seriously cool artists)
Daily Mail
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Frankie Bridge admits she didn't like some of the The Saturdays music: 'You have to still go on TV and say, buy this!'
Frankie Bridge has confessed some of her biggest regrets during her height of fame as part of The Saturdays girl band. The singer, 36, rose to fame alongside Rochelle Hulmes, Una Healy, Mollie King and Vanessa White in 2007. The band was formed after they were chosen from thousands of hopefuls on the television series S Club Search to appear as a support act for the pop band. But during time with the famed girl group, she told The Savoy Originals podcast that she 'didn't like' all the singles they produced during their height of success. She said: 'It wouldn't matter if you didn't like a single, that single was coming out whether you liked it or not. 'There's a few singles that don't exist in my head because I didn't like them, and you have to still go on TV and say, 'Buy this single, it's the greatest song ever, and perform it, whether you like it or not. 'And that's fine because some of them you like and some of them you don't.' The singer-turned-TV star also revealed she did not earn enough money to retire despite all the group's success. The mother of two has previously explained that she began to feel like 'two different people' during her time in the group and would have to switch on her public persona while out with the band. Speaking on Olivia Attwood 's S o Wrong, It's Right podcast, Frankie spoke about suffering from anxiety since she shot to stardom at a young age in S Club Juniors. Frankie said: ''I didn't go to school. We were home-schooled while we're on the road. I get really confused and lost in the time, I think I was like 15, 15 when S Club Juniors finished and then the Saturdays started when I was 17. 'So, it was a little gap and I had a couple of like normal jobs in between.' She said: 'I think pop music and TV and that kind of thing in the public eye, no matter how successful you are, the minute you stop doing it, everyone sees you as a failure. 'I always had stomach aches. Can you remember Pepto Bismol, the medicine, the pink horrible stuff? 'That would be in my bag every day because I always had a funny tummy, like nervous stomach. At bedtime I couldn't breathe properly and things like that. So I think the anxiety was there but I didn't know what it was.' The singer continued: 'I'd have blood tests all the time and things like that and obviously nothing ever came back and then it wasn't what it is now, do you know what I mean? 'But I for me, the first time I realized that it was a proper issue was actually in the Saturdays. 'And I think for a while I'd been coming home from work, going straight to bed, not wanting dinner, just wanting to go to bed, cry, go to sleep. 'Bed was a safe space. But I didn't realize that that was not okay. And it wasn't until we were on tour and we used to do meet and greets before the show and I remember gathering myself outside the door. Taking a deep breath and thinking, right, be Frankie from the Saturdays.' Frankie then shared that she felt as though she'd 'become two versions of myself' as she added: 'This person that I thought everyone needed me to be and what the expectation was to like what I was actually feeling inside.' Despite rising to fame quickly, the Saturdays have been on hiatus since 2014. Frankie shared: 'We never broke up, there was no official ending. We can pick it up if we wanted to but I don't think there's a reunion on the cards.' The comments on the podcast come as Frankie opened up about her battle with depression in an emotional new video. Frankie is a huge advocate for speaking out about mental health, and often talks about her own struggles on social media. She has been candid about her battle with the condition, which resulted in her being hospitalised in 2011 after reaching 'rock bottom'. But it's proved to be tough for the TV personality , as she posted a video to her Instagram Story explaining how it has taken her the 'whole day' to get to the gym. Speaking to her supportive community of followers, she admitted depression is 'absolutely kicking my a**e.' She is a huge advocate for speaking out about mental health, and often talks about her own struggles on social media 'I have finally made it down to the gym,' Frankie said, adding: 'It has taken me the whole day to actually get here. 'My depression is absolutely kicking my a**e and I am so over it.' Frankie, who is a loving mum to sons Parker and Carter, reflected on her bad day, sharing that she has done everything she has been told to do, but still felt exhausted. 'You know when you just feel like you do all the things you're told to do and then it just always comes back,' she said. The singer looked sad, as she further added: 'I'm just so bored of myself, it is so boring. You know, I just think everyone around me must just be so bored of it as well.' Despite the fact she felt down, Frankie persevered and dragged herself to her home gym to exercise. 'But I am here, I'm gonna try and do as much as I can in the gym, because I know it will make me feel better. 'And so sitting around, eating s**t, which is what I've been doing all day, only makes me feel worse.' Frankie then went on to share her playlist, which included several Paramore songs, that she labelled: 'Medicine.' Feeling accomplished, she later wrote: 'So pleased I did it. Finished off @catjanefitness with a little extra @bryonydeery 5 minute abs.' After an intense workout, Frankie then re-appeared on her Stories to say: 'So there is not much that a little bit of Paramore and a workout can't fix. 'I definitely feel a lot better and if I hadn't come in, I'd have just berated myself even more that I had the whole day that I was able to come to the gym and I just didn't, and I just sat around and just wallowed in self pity.' The TV personality added how she wished she had done it earlier in the day, so she could've faced a better outcome.
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Frankie Bridge flashes her toned abs in a black bikini top before going braless beneath a chic vest as she reveals she's 'ready to transition into her summer wardrobe'
Frankie Bridge turned up the heat on Thursday as she modelled a plethora of outfits, including a black bikini top, in a selection of images shared to Instagram. The former Saturdays star, 36, showed off her toned abs in the skimpy swimwear which she teamed with a white and black crochet cardigan and black trousers while posing for a mirror selfie. She then went braless as she posed in a chic black vest top and green khaki skirt amid her recent stunning photoshoot at an idyllic location in Mallorca. Frankie looked on fine form in the carousel of snaps as she informed her fans that she was 'fully ready to transition into my summer wardrobe now'. The snaps are from Frankie's recent shoot in Spain for her campaign with handbag and accessories brand Katie Loxton. Among the images, Frankie was sure to set pulses racing as she shared another close-up shot of herself in her black bikini top, with the star bathed in sunshine in the snap. A black and white photo saw the mother-of-two pose in a black vest and black wide-legged trousers paired with a retro-style headscarf and white-rimmed sunglasses. With others seeing Frankie model form-fitting maxi dresses and stylish co-ords, all of which were paired with a variety of chic bags. Frankie's latest post comes after she opened up about how she would come home and cried herself during her time in the Saturdays while suffering with debilitating anxiety. The singer who now appears as a Loose Women regular, discussed struggling with the mental health condition from a young age. Frankie only realised what she was suffering from while in the girl band, where she was joined by Rochelle Humes, Una Healy, Mollie King and Vanessa White. The mother of two explained that she began to feel like 'two different people' and would have to switch on her public persona while out with the band. Speaking on Olivia Attwood 's S o Wrong, It's Right podcast, Frankie spoke about suffering from anxiety since she shot to stardom at a young age in S Club Juniors. S Club Juniors were a spin-off S Club 7, formed from thousands of young hopefuls on the programme S Club Search, to act as a support group to the original band. The band was formed after they were chosen from thousands of hopefuls on the television series S Club Search to appear as a support act for the pop band. Frankie said: ''I didn't go to school. We were home-schooled while we're on the road. I get really confused and lost in the time, I think I was like 15, 15 when S Club Juniors finished and then the Saturdays started when I was 17. 'So, it was a little gap and I had a couple of like normal jobs in between.' She said: 'I think pop music and TV and that kind of thing in the public eye, no matter how successful you are, the minute you stop doing it, everyone sees you as a failure. 'I always had stomach aches. Can you remember Pepto Bismol, the medicine, the pink horrible stuff? That would be in my bag every day because I always had a funny tummy, like nervous stomach. At bedtime I couldn't breathe properly and things like that. So I think the anxiety was there but I didn't know what it was.' The singer continued: 'I'd have blood tests all the time and things like that and obviously nothing ever came back and then it wasn't what it is now, do you know what I mean? But I for me, the first time I realized that it was a proper issue was actually in the Saturdays. And I think for a while I'd been coming home from work, going straight to bed, not wanting dinner, just wanting to go to bed, cry, go to sleep. 'Bed was a safe space. But I didn't realize that that was not okay. And it wasn't until we were on tour and we used to do meet and greets before the show and I remember gathering myself outside the door. Taking a deep breath and thinking, right, be Frankie from the Saturdays.' Frankie then shared that she felt as though she'd 'become two versions of myself' as she added: 'This person that I thought everyone needed me to be and what the expectation was to like what I was actually feeling inside.' Despite rising to fame quickly, the Saturdays have been on hiatus since 2014.
