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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
As Ashley Roberts speaks out on her struggles during her girl group years, where are the other Pussycat Dolls?
The Pussycat Dolls was the ultimate girl group, and it took the pop world by storm in the early 2000s but in 2010 the six members called it a day - and plans for a reunion tour in 2020 were ruined by the pandemic. One original member Ashley Roberts opened up about her struggles during her time in the group and explained how ill she got due to stress, and health professionals feared she had a brain aneurysm after a severe bout of sickness and headaches. Since quitting the band, Ashley's moved away from musical performances to become a successful showbiz correspondent - but what happened to Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt, Melody Thornton, Jessica Sutta, and Carmit Bachar? SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO Ashley Roberts Since leaving the band, Ashley appeared on several reality TV shows, including I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, The Jump, and Strictly Come Dancing. In 2019, she became the showbiz correspondent for Heart's Breakfast radio show. Since 2022, she's been a presenter on Heart 00s, a spin-off from the radio network. Ashley's in a relationship with boyfriend George Rollinson, 25, and they've been dating since November 2023. Last year, the 43-year-old revealed she was in a 'happy place': 'It's really nice to be in a relationship that's kind and thoughtful and supportive and we have fun'. Despite being part of the iconic girl band, behind the scenes Ashely paid the price for trying to keep up with the high-energy performances and intense schedule. She revealed on Paul Brunson's podcast We Need To Talk details of the terrifying health scare she experienced during her time in the band, and her decades-long battle with insomnia. She said: 'When my body started shutting down, I thought, OK, it is time to take a pause.' Explaining just how ill she got, Ashley said: 'We were in London doing a gig and I was sick and I was like 'Ok I'm just ill, you know, probably caught something. 'I was vomiting and had extreme headaches and I'm thinking, "This it isn't getting any better and we I need to get on a flight to Germany." 'I ended up going to the hospital and they said, "We think you are having a brain aneurysm. So we need you to chill." 'I was like, "Well, I need to get on a plane." 'Then, as I am walking to the MRI, my knee locks up and it turns out I had viral arthritis, I didn't even know this was a thing. So I couldn't bend my knee. 'My body was just, like, stop. I was having some kind of reaction to a virus that I had caught - but I was, like, the show must go on.' When she left the group, Ashley's health took another knock, believed to have been caused by intense stress. She said: 'There was a literal physical manifestation of stored emotion in my body that has to come somewhere right? 'Unless you have got some sort of release the body is going to try and get it out and I feel like that's what my body was trying to do. 'I had eczema all over my legs, I had a stomach ulcer, I had shingles on my chin. I think stress was at the root from a young age and I was lucky to have performing and dance as an outlet but I think my body had been used to holding stress in.' Nicole Scherzinger Since The Pussycat Dolls disbanded, Nicole's seemed to have had the most successful run, and she's engaged to rugby player Thom Evans. Nicole's proved herself as a global success, and won Dancing With The Stars in the U.S., then joined the judging panel on the UK's X Factor. Her singing career's continued to blossom, and she reached number one in the UK charts with her song Don't Hold Your Breath. More recently, Nicole revealed her eyes were set on a career in Hollywood, after she was awarded her first Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her performance as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard. After selling 55 million records worldwide with The Pussycat Dolls and her Broadway gong, Nicole's revealed her movie dreams. She told The Sun: 'I would like to do movies and movie musicals. I would like to build my own show, there are roles I would like to create. You never know where your unexpected dream opportunity is going to come from.' Kimberly Wyatt Kimberly said her world 'came crashing down' when the Pussycat Dolls reunion was axed - and it left her broke. She got married to Max Rogers, also 43, in February 2014, and they're parents to three children. The singer and dancer opened up about how her family life was impacted when the much-talked about tour fell through. She told the Mile Fly Club with Laura Hamilton podcast that at that time, she had cleared her schedule to make way for the concerts - but she went into 'panic mode' when it was axed. Kimberly said: 'Three young kids, paying school fees, and all these things - it changed our world. We had to rejig our entire life because of it. 'You end lots of your work to open all this space to go on the road, so when it all comes crashing down it was panic mode.' However, Kimberly's become a popular face on UK TV since her pop star days: she won the BBC's Celebrity MasterChef series in 2015, took part in The Jump, appeared on the E4's All Star Driving School, and competed on ITV's Dancing On Ice in 2022. Kimberly's gone on to become a presenter on Hits Radio, and deejayed at celebrity events across the UK. Melody Thornton When the band needed to bolster its vocal strength and opened auditions for new members in 2003, Melody jumped at the chance. Melody left the group in 2010, and said at the time: 'I got into the group to sing. That was made very clear to me but it became more and more apparent what was going on. 'Roles were being minimized and minimized and then, by the time it got on the show, it was very much like, "Y'all play your part and this is what it is."' Melody, 40, went bagged a cameo in Keri Hilson's video for the track Slow Dance, and she also released her first official single Sweet Vendetta in 2011. She's appeared on several TV shows, including reality series Bank Of Hollywood, and ITV in the UK's Dancing On Ice. Melody also competed on ITV's Popstar To Operastar and Celebrity Island. When the Dolls were set to reunite in 2019, Melody did not join them because the timing 'wasn't right' for her. In 2010, Jessica left the Pussycat Dolls to embark on a solo career. That same year, she released her first single I Wanna Be Bad, but it failed to chart anywhere except in Slovakia - where it peaked at number 65 in the charts. However, Jessica's second single Show Me gained a bit more success and got to number 1 in the U.S. Billboard charts' Hot Dance Club Songs. Jessica married Mikey Marquet in 2019, and they've got a four-year-old son together. She recently opened up about being unable to play with her son or return to the stage for over three years due to her battle with a life-changing vaccine-related injury, which caused her to have debilitating muscle spasms, tremors, and fatigue. Her symptoms came on within days of receiving her second dose of the Moderna Covid vaccine in December 2021. Jessica said: 'I woke up with a muscle spasm in my right rib that just would not get out. It felt like a knife inside was burning. It wrapped around my rib cage and up and down my spine, and it felt like I was on the brink of death.' The spasms, which she's continued to endure, then gave way to tremors in her legs and involuntary head jerks, which since subsided. However, she still felt as though her body's been 'completely hijacked'. To make matters worse, while her fellow Pussycat Dolls bandmates accepted her experience, she was dubbed an anti-vaxxer for speaking out. She said: 'I'm willing to risk my reputation so this doesn't happen to anyone else. 'There are many people in the industry way bigger than me with a bigger outreach with vaccine injuries but they won't speak out. And, for me, I just couldn't hold my tongue.' She added that she did not consider herself anti-vaccine: 'I do believe in the technology in hindsight, right? But I will not blindly trust the medical system ever again after what happened to me. I'm not "anti" anything. I'm just anti being sick.' Carmit Bachar Carmit, 50, was one of Pussycat Dolls' main vocalists, and she was famous before then having previously danced on stage with Beyonce and performed as the Livin' La Vida Loca girl on Ricky Martin's tour in 1999 and 2000. Since quitting the band in 2008, Carmit's focused on her music career. She formed the pop group LadyStation in 2011 and released the single Body In Motion, and ended 2018 with the release of the single It's Time, followed by the track How Far. Carmit also collaborated with Macy Gray in 2010 on her album The Sellout. She's mom to daughter Keala Rose, 13, and Carmit's also a campaigner for cleft-palate charities having suffered with the congenital condition herself as a child.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nicole Scherzinger reflects on a full circle moment of Liam Payne; recalls the One Direction member's happy place
Nicole Scherzinger , the 'Buttons' singer, recently opened up about her experience of being the guest judge on the reality show 'Building the Band,' alongside the late singer, Liam Payne . The 48-year-old said that the show was his 'happy place,' and reflected on the moment that felt like a full circle for the One Direction member. Nicole Scherzinger appreciates Liam Payne... In an interview with Billboard, Nicole said, 'I thought it was so beautiful to see the journey, to see Liam come full circle. Especially my relationship with him, having helped form the band One Direction and then see him have such wildly, phenomenal global success with One Direction and with his solo career … [to see him] mentor these bands, it was really beautiful.' Furthermore, Nicole mentioned the reality show brought joy to their lives, including the host AJ McLean and her fellow judges, Liam Payne and Kelly Rowland , as they have lived through the experience, and certainly learned a lot. 'To be able to bestow any inspiration and knowledge and wisdom and experience on any of these contestants and these bands, it brought us all joy. Particularly Liam,' The Pussycat Dolls member said, adding that Liam had a beautiful heart, and loved to give back. About Liam Payne's tribute on 'Building the Band' 'Building a Band' gave an honorary tribute to Payne at the beginning of the premiere episode, where the host addressed the audience and said that Liam would be coming in the later episodes, but no one predicted that they would be saying goodbye so soon. Dedicating the series to him and his family, they appreciated the late singer for his unwavering commitment to helping others find their voice. 'When we came together to film building the band, we never imagined we'd soon be saying goodbye to our friend Liam Payne,' AJ said on the show, which is available to watch on Netflix.
News18
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Will Pussycat Dolls Reunion Be A Reality? Nicole Scherzinger Answers
Nicole revealed her journey and talked about her days in The Pussycat Dolls while sharing excitement for Building the Band. Pop star Nicole Scherzinger is donning the hat of a mentor and a judge on Netflix's much-awaited show Building the Band, which premiered on the streaming platform on July 9. Nicole, who is widely recognised for her role as a lead singer of popular girl group The Pussycat Dolls, has previously judged singing shows like The X Factor and The Masked Singer. During an interview with PEOPLE, Nicole was seen talking about her journey and her excitement for Building the Band. When asked if there is any possibility of a Pussycat Dolls reunion in the future, Nicole said, 'Never say never, girl. No idea. I mean, I'm still in Norma land and Sunset Boulevard land, but who knows what the future holds?" Nicole said while explaining she is still in the Broadway show revival in which she won a Tony Award. The singer further revealed that the most valuable advice she has ever learnt as a member of The Pussycat Dolls was that she was able to pass on the contestants of Building the Band. 'I think to not have an ego, and everyone plays a strong role in their way," the former Pussycat Dolls singer stated, adding that there are different roles and it is all for the betterment of the band. 'When we were in this process when the bands were forming, so many of the band members had unbelievable voices, really strong soloist voices, but not everyone could be a solo singer because it was a band. You had to know when you took your lead, and you had to know when you could harmonise," she continued. The Pussycat Dolls singer, who was a part of the band from 2003 to 2010, stated the importance of knowing one's strength and superpower in the band while giving it your all. 'That's when you are going to be able to make the band as strong as it can be," she emphasised. The first four episodes of Building the Band are now available to watch on Netflix. The episodes feature AJ McLean as host and Kelly Rowland and the late Liam Payne as judges. As per the show's synopsis, on Building the Band, singers are in complete control as they seek to form their bands while sitting in individual booths and without ever seeing each other. First Published: July 11, 2025, 18:58 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
USA Today
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
How to watch 'Building the Band,' Liam Payne's last project before his death
Netflix's newest competition show is taking a musical spin on the format of "Love Is Blind." "Building the Band," which launched July 9, brings together singers looking to form the next big band. The catch? They can't see each other. The singers can only group together based on "musical compatibility, connection, chemistry and merit," according to the show's synopsis. The episodes follow both the formation of the bands as well as the aftermath of the singers meeting each other and competing for a panel of star-studded judges. Among the judges are Nicole Scherzinger of The Pussycat Dolls, Destiny's Child's Kelly Rowland and the late One Direction star Liam Payne. "Building the Band" marks Payne's final project filmed before his death in October 2024. What is 'Building the Band' about? "Building the Band" brings together 50 singers to form six bands without seeing each other. The singers listen to each other perform in individual booths and decide whether they want to advance with each other in the competition. After breaking off into bands, the groups will compete against each other and perform for a panel of judges while developing their style and choreography. Watch 'Building the Band' trailer 'Building the Band' release dates "Building the Band" is being released in three parts throughout July. Here's the full schedule: How to watch 'Building the Band' Netflix subscribers can watch "Building the Band" starting July 9, when the first episodes drop. The service has several monthly plans available, which start at $7.99 per month. Netflix doesn't offer free trials. 'Building the Band' judges, cast The celebrity cast members on "Building the Band" are former stars of some of the world's most famous music groups. AJ McLean of The Backstreet Boys hosts the show. The judging panel features Nicole Scherzinger of The Pussycat Dolls, Kelly Rowland of Destiny's Child and the late Liam Payne of One Direction. How does 'Building the Band' address Liam Payne's death? In October 2024, Payne died at age 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. "Building the Band" filmed during summer 2024, according to Netflix, marking Payne's final project before his death. Scherzinger, Payne's fellow judge, wrote on Instagram after his death that it "was such a blessing to get to work with you recently." At the beginning of the show's first episode, McLean acknowledges Payne's death and pays tribute to the singer. "When we came together to film 'Building the Band,' we never imagined we'd soon be saying goodbye to our friend Liam Payne," McLean says. He adds, "through his presence, we see his deep love for music and his unwavering commitment to helping others find their voice. It's through that spirit that we dedicate this series to Liam and his family." Netflix's Tudum previously reported that Payne's family reviewed the series and is supportive of its release. Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at
Leader Live
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Nicole Scherzinger to perform solo show at Royal Albert Hall
The American singer and actress, who rose to fame as a member of girl group The Pussycat Dolls, will perform on October 6 at the London venue for the concert titled An Evening With Nicole Scherzinger. This comes after the 47-year old won an Olivier award for best actress in a musical for her role as Norma in a West End production of Sunset Boulevard. She said: 'I am truly humbled to be performing at Royal Albert Hall. 'So many of my heroes have stood on that stage, and to join their legacy means the world to me.' The setlist will feature hits from both the West End and pop tracks accompanied by a live band to capture the full range of her career across musical theatre and as a popstar. Days later, the singer will make her debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City followed by a performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall in LA – which she promised fans would be 'nothing short of powerful and magical'. The singer has had a series of top five hits in the UK singles charts as part of The Pussycat Dolls including Don't Cha, Stickwitu and Buttons. Aside from her music and acting career, she is also known as a TV personality including being a judge on The X Factor – where she helped to form the boyband One Direction. She will soon appear as a judge in the upcoming Netflix series Building The Band, where she is joined by the late One Direction singer Liam Payne and former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland as the trio judge attempts by contestants to create a band. Scherzinger was among the stars who performed at the Coronation Concert in the grounds of Windsor Castle in 2023. Tickets for An Evening With Nicole Scherzinger go on sale on July 11 at 10am.
