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Thursday, October 8, 2026

Hear'Say Reunion Sparks Lingering Tensions, Myleene Klass Absent

A planned reunion of the early 2000s British pop group Hear'Say has been overshadowed by the ongoing rift between former bandmates Kym Marsh and Myleene Klass, with Klass opting out of the event.

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Hear'Say Reunion Sparks Lingering Tensions, Myleene Klass Absent

Twenty-five years after their formation on the ITV talent show Popstars, the British band Hear'Say is reportedly planning a reunion, but the event is already marked by the enduring friction between two of its original members. Myleene Klass will not be participating in the upcoming tour, a decision linked to the long-standing animosity she shares with fellow former bandmate Kym Marsh.

The seeds of conflict were sown from the group's inception. Marsh and Klass, chosen simultaneously for the lineup, immediately found themselves at odds. This initial tension escalated, contributing to the band's eventual dissolution. Hear'Say, formed in 2001, achieved significant success with their debut album and singles but disbanded in 2003 due to internal strife and declining popularity.

While Marsh has since built a successful career as an actress, notably spending 13 years on the soap opera Coronation Street, Klass has pursued a career in music, broadcasting, and modeling. Despite the passage of time, the rift between the two has persisted, impacting this potential reunion. The other members of Hear'Say, Noel Sullivan, Suzanne Shaw, and Danny Foster, are expected to be involved in the reunion tour, but Klass's absence highlights the unresolved issues that have plagued the group since its early days.

It was apparent almost immediately after they were put in the band that heads would clash

The friction between Marsh and Klass was palpable from the outset, with sources indicating that clashes were evident almost immediately after their selection for the band. This discord became a defining characteristic of their time together, contributing to the group's short lifespan and continuing to influence their professional interactions years later.


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