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So it's true. The Sugababes have achieved something few acts in the 50 plus years of pop'n'roll can claim to. The Temptations, The Drifters, The Supremes and The Velvet Underground are amongst a handful of groups before them that have managed to lose every single original member but stagger on regardless. Confusion surrounded the future of the UK's most successful female group of the 21st century yesterday, amid reports that Amelle Berrabah had been ousted by Keisha Buchanan and Heidi Range.

However, a band statement has now cleared up this spectacular mess. It reads: "The current line-up of the Sugababes has disbanded. Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah will continue as the Sugababes and will be joined by new member Jade Ewen. They release their album ‘Sweet 7' on November 23 through Island Records. Keisha Buchanan will continue to record for Island Records as a solo artist." So that's that sorted then.

Keisha has cited "a breakdown in communication" and "lack of trust" for the decision, and explained: "Although it was not my choice to leave, it's time to enter a new chapter in my life, I've had a great time and have achieved more then I ever thought I would." She also dismissed suggestions that the third line-up change in their ten-year history was as a result of yet more cat-fights. "I have nothing but positive things to say about the girls and I wish them the best of luck", she explained. Ewan represented the UK's in this year's Eurovision and a recent MOBOs nomination confirms her reputation as a singer with some potential and pedigree. Quite frankly, for the sake of the Sugababes, she would need to be...