Sugababes fans convinced they’ve spotted a new feud as former band member ‘takes a swipe’ – and her MUM confirms it
POP band the Sugababes have become embroiled in a new feud, according to eagle-eyed fans.
The group has seen several line-up swaps over the years but is now made up of original members Siobhán Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan.
Last week, the trio were handed a MOBO Impact Award, a new accolade to honour their legacy and influence within the music industry.
But after news of their win broke, former band member Heidi Range appeared to have something to say about it.
The following day, fans noticed that Heidi had posed for a photograph in front of her hall of fame at home.
With a huge smile on her face, Heidi was stood with dozens of framed Sugababes discs and memorabilia proudly displayed behind her.
Sharing the picture on Instagram, she wrote: “It’s raining and it’s freezing, but I’m manifesting.
“It’s almost the weekend and half term, we’ve got this! Happy Thursday all.”
And as if her followers need any confirmation as to the reason behind her post, Heidi’s mum gave it to them.
Karen Range commented: “Yes Heidi all the songs you wrote and made hits you can’t rewrite history or the facts no matter how much you pretend. So very proud of you mum.”
The Sugababes were formed in 1998 by the manager of smash hit nineties group All Saints.
Mutya, Keisha and Siobhán were placed in the original line up and they released their debut album, One Touch, in 2000.
But the following year, Siobhán was replaced with Heidi. The new line-up then quickly enjoyed the release of three multi-platinum albums and huge commercial success.
In 2005, Mutya was replaced by Amelle Berrabah. Four years later, final original member Keisha left in place of Jade Ewen.
The group then took an indefinite hiatus in 2011 after releasing three more albums.
Behind the scenes, however, Mutya, Keisha and Siobhán quietly reformed. They finally won the rights to the name Sugababes in 2019.
Since then, the original trio have rereleased One Touch along with several of their own new songs. They have also been busy performing at various gigs and festivals.
Heidi left the Sugababes when the 2011 break-up was announced and has since focussed on her own career and her personal life.
She has enjoyed both TV and stage work and was on the jury for the Eurovision Song Contest last year.
Heidi, who has two young daughters with her husband Alex Partakis, said in 2023 that motherhood is now her main focus – despite the Sugababes being back together.
“When I was in the Sugababes, I lived out of a suitcase for about 15 years,” Heidi told new! magazine. “And when I had Aurelia, I just wanted to be at home and I was lucky enough to be in a situation where I could make that decision.
“That’s been my main focus since I had her and then Athena came along. It’s all been about the girls.
“When you’re in a band, there is so much tension on you as a person and everything is always about you. But when you have kids, it’s suddenly not all about you any more.”