Sugababes Still Sweet On Amelle

SUGABABE KEISHA BUCHANAN has vowed to stand by troubled bandmate AMELLE BERRABAH. The pop industry has been awash with rumours Amelle was on the verge of being kicked out of the band. She has been under pressure to dump her gipsy lover FREDDIE FULLER and it was claimed she was even given a "him or us" ultimatum by the rest of the group. But Keisha has insisted the band support Amelle and want her to stay.

In February Fuller was accused of raping Amelle's younger sister but he insists he is innocent and Amelle has stood by him. Keisha told me: "We're here to support Amelle no matter what happens." Referring to Amelle getting her big break with the group, she added: "Sometimes, when you're given something, your friends and family can take it in a negative way. Unfortunately Amelle has been dealt a hard hand when it comes to her personal life. But she's never had to choose between her boyfriend and the band."

Amelle replaced MUTYA BUENA and joined Keisha and HEIDI RANGE in the chart-topping trio 18 months ago. Keisha admitted she no longer talks to former bandmate Mutya. She said: "I think it's difficult for her seeing us moving on. We just don't talk. But me and Heidi are here if she wants to pick up the phone."

The band's current trio are looking sexy and sophisticated in this new group shot. Their new single, About You Now, is out on September 24. It's the first single from their fifth studio album - a prolific tally for a girl group.

Taken from today's edition of The Sun

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