Update: Kym Marsh has shut down reports Hear’Say are making a comeback ahead of their 20th anniversary.
It was previously reported the stars had discussed playing some shows to mark the milestone but, in her latest OK! Magazine column, she says: “It was reported that Hear’Say are in talks to reunite next year to mark our 20th anniversary.
“The truth is that, while we have been talking and it would be nice to do something to mark 20 years, right now we don’t have any plans to make a comeback.
“We’ve basically all reconnected during lockdown and have been chatting on Zoom and doing a bit of reminiscing, talking about the fact it will be 20 years soon.
“We’ve obviously all had much more time on our hands , so it’s been lovely to catch up.
“Over the years, I’ve seen Myleene [Klass] and Suzanne [Shaw] at various events, and Danny [Foster] has done gigs for me when I’ve done charity balls for my late son Archie, but I haven’t seen Noel [Sullivan] for 18 years! It will be lovely to meet up when we can.
“There was a story that Myleene has said the time isn’t right for her to be involved with the reunion, but there are no firm plans for one, so we’re not sure where that came from.”
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Hear’Say are discussing a reunion ahead of their 20th anniversary!
Singer Myleene Klass reportedly set up a WhatsApp group with Kym Marsh, Noel Sullivan, Danny Foster and Suzanne Shaw in September, with the five-piece apparently meeting up in October to discuss plans.
A source tells The Sun the Pure & Simple hitmakers discussed potentially touring the UK next year to mark the 20th anniversary of their winning ITV’s Popstars.
“Hear’Say were one of the original reality groups to come good, and something of a cult band,” the insider said. “Right now, there’s a real demand for nostalgia and feel-good celebrity – and Hear’Say fit the bill.
“The group exchanged a series of messages about a reunion, proposing a few tour dates and a couple of one-off TV appearances, as well as a possible ITV documentary.”
However, while Kym, Noel, Danny and Suzanne appear to be on board, the source added that “after much consideration, Myleene politely said that after a lot of thought she didn’t think the time was right for her.”
Hear’Say released two studio albums and enjoyed a sell-out tour before splitting in 2002 amid rumours of a fallout between Myleene and Kym. Months before their breakup, Kym left the band and Johnny Shentall, husband of Steps singer Lisa Scott-Lee, joined the group.
