The long-awaited Mis-Teeq reunion has reportedly taken a toxic turn, with sources claiming that infighting and production drama has caused chaos in the band.
Last month, fans were elated when it was confirmed that Alesha Dixon, 47, Sabrina Washington, 47, and Su-Elise Nash, 45, would be reuniting for a one-off show at London’s OVO Arena to celebrate 25 years since their first album.
However, it’s now been claimed that clashes between the group’s stars have become so toxic, they are spending little to no time together, despite being set to kick off rehearsals for their show later this summer.
It’s thought that much of the row stems from Alesha, and accusations she has ‘main character syndrome’ by carving herself out as the band’s new frontwoman
While the group’s performance on Britain’s Got Talent seemed to go well, Alesha was reportedly furious when one of the band members missed a step.
A source said: ‘She saw red in rehearsals when the planned BGT performance turned chaotic and everything changed at the last minute.’
The long-awaited Mis-Teeq reunion has reportedly taken a toxic turn, with sources claiming that infighting and production drama has caused chaos in the band
They went on to tell The Sun: ‘She’s been clear about what she wants from the girls and this has put some noses out of joint.’
This has reportedly got worse since the band performed at the Capital Summertime Ball, with things reportedly ‘tense’ between the band members backstage.
An insider added: ‘All three girls are now spending time apart until rehearsals start in late summer for the Wembley show.
‘That was always the plan in terms of work commitments, but naturally they had hoped things would have been smoother and they would have hung out as friends. That is very much not the case.’
Despite the concerns, it’s thought that there are no plans to pull the plug on the concert, despite disappointment that it is yet to sell out.
Daily Mail has contacted a representative for Mis-Teeq for comment.
Mis-Teeq’s return to the stage on BGT also received a mixed response from fans, who were left divided over whether the performance was a triumph or a flop.
The band are set to reunite for a show in September, but sources are claiming that ‘tensions’ have erupted among the group backstage
Those who enjoyed their act lauded the performance on X, saying: ‘Best act of BGT final. Alesha Dixon and Mis-Teeq!’; ‘Just seen Mis-Teeq performing on BGT and it has made me SO HAPPY. Pure pop perfection’;
‘Mis-Teeq making a comeback!? RIP. DIED. DEAD; OMG MIS-TEEQ WAS AMAZING’; Mis-Teeq the real winners of BGT! What a comeback’.
But not everyone was impressed and some questioned why they had returned.
They said: ‘Mis-Teeq are either skint or they need the money…BGT’; ‘Mis-Teeq just closed out the BGT final. I was expecting a lot and didn’t get it. Where were the dancers? They needed more to fill the stage and hide the vocals more’;
‘I was considering going to see Mis-Teeq… maybe not’; ‘ITV you are a commercial TV company, did you give free advertising to Alesha Dixon and Mis-Teeq? Because if you did other private companies are subsidising this and should get parts of the revenue’;
‘Some things should be left in the past’; ‘So they couldn’t get anyone better than bloody Mis-Teeq’;
‘True colours of BGT coming through…advertising Mis-Teeq (Aka Alesha Dixon) on primetime. Free advertising’; ‘Mis-Teeq = Mis-take. That was a shouty effin awful mess’.
It’s been over 20 years since the iconic trio, made up of Alesha, Sabrina and Su-Elise split in 2005.
But now they’re preparing to dazzle London with a major ‘One Night Stand’ reunion concert on Saturday, September 12.
The night will feature all of the group’s biggest hits and is a celebration of the Mis-Teeq sound and cultural impact that helped define an era.
Announcing the news in Vogue, the trio revealed they would be doing a one-off show at Wembley Arena in September.
Revealing why they got back together, Alesha said: ‘We’ve been offered reunion stuff over the years, but it’s never felt right.
‘This time, everything just lined up.’
The BGT star added: ‘It feels like it is just slotting back into place, guys.
‘It’s just like it used to be – me saying too much and them two looking at me like, ‘Oh, here she goes!’
The band’s reunion is to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album, Lickin’ On Both Sides.
Tickets go on general sale at 10am on May 29, while eager fans can also sign up for the pre-sale which opens at 10am on May 27.
The girl group, which produced worldwide hit Scandalous, was formed in 1999.
Mis-Teeq enjoyed major chart success, with two top ten albums and seven consecutive singles in the UK Singles Chart.
However, in 2005 the group split up after their then record label folded.
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