Sugababe Amelle is back
THE reformed SUGABABE AMELLE BERRABAH has revealed she's back - and Stronger.
The singer has said she's committed to the girl band, and warned: "I'll never let myself be bullied again."
The feisty 25-year-old singer was reunited with HEIDI RANGE and JADE EWEN for the first time on Friday where she vowed never to walk out again.
And the ice has begun to (slowly) thaw between her and former Babe KEISHA BUCHANAN, after the axed Suga wished her a speedy recovery via a text while Amelle was in a clinic. It's the first contact between the two since Keish was booted from the band she formed.
Last night Amelle told a close friend: "I'm back and I feel like a completely different person.
"My confidence was so low before and I was scared to face people. But now I feel assertive and I'm ready to go back to work.
"I feel bad about how the girls have been left to deal with things on their own and I was nervous about seeing them. But Jade and I got on like a house on fire. She's a great girl and I know we've got a future together now."
Amelle spent three weeks in a private German health clinic after breaking down following Keisha's stressful departure from the band back in September.
The star's close pal revealed: "She had 20 days of relaxation, acupuncture and alternative therapy, and now feels ready to face the world again.
"She's been talking to doctors about how to deal with bullying and stress, and she has now vowed never to let it happen again.
"She's shaved half of her head again, and has been working out so she's really toned, and looks and feels in better shape than ever."
Exhausted Amelle was left terrified when angry fans posted cruel messages and death threats online and through the mail last month.
They blamed Amelle for forcing Keisha out. But my source disclosed: "Keisha sent a text - Amelle was surprised but pleased to hear from her. She told Amelle she was rooting for her.
"It was the right thing to do, even after everything that's happened."
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Really... KeIsha's vocal carrIed such IdentIty. The Sugababes were at the start, urban, strong, young women who sang and had a look that was not seen before. Just saw the new vIdeo, new member jade has a great vocal. However, the sound Is not the same, they look tacky and the band from the start has changed beyond recognItIon. They should rename the band The PIrates.. they have stolen the shIp and steered the vessel to sexsells. HeIdI's wrong, what made the band was a great song and productIon for Freak lIke me, any female would have had a number 1, not sown to her talents. She was lucky to get the break, Love KeIsha's vocal btw and mIss her.
By audrey. Posted November 14 2009 at 4:41 PM.
Why are they all blaming Keisha, that is krap. Often when people work together over time they may not get on. It happens every where move on and Stop blaming blaming her, this band was unique with Keisha in it because of her different voice. Now they are just another average UK band.
By Jones Imbanga. Posted November 13 2009 at 4:57 AM.
I hate that she's implying that Keisha bullied her, when its not true.
The way Amelle and Heidi have reacted after Keisha's departure has been disgusting.
By Meli. Posted November 8 2009 at 10:52 PM.
Amelle is an attention seeker, her and her family spreaded lies about Keishia. She did not like Keishia as Keisha was professional and could sing.
This girl just talks rubbish!
By Sophia. Posted November 8 2009 at 4:34 PM.
What a skank.Im soooooooo sick of hearing about her and her sob stories. First Heidi recons they weren't successful until she joined and now this drama queen.With Keisha & Mutya it used to be about the music, not running to the papers with every story they could think of.They're not the Sugababes anymore just another stupid manufactured band.Go away Amelle, go away Heidi and go away that chick from Eurovision
By Just me. Posted November 8 2009 at 4:31 PM.
I love them. But think it is such a shame that there are no longer any original members. Good luck Keisha!
By michelle phillips. Posted November 8 2009 at 3:00 PM.
This was a puplicity stunt to get everyone feeling sorry for her, you know everyone loves a sop story
pathetic
By mimmme. Posted November 8 2009 at 2:08 PM.
I think Kath is right, this is the beginning of the end for the sugababes.. Keisha was THE sugababes.. Cant wait for her solo material..
By Ray. Posted November 8 2009 at 1:28 PM.
Go away you are an impostor.The real Sugarbabes are back to kill you all.Get stuffed
By brian. Posted November 8 2009 at 12:32 PM.
I dunno but something just doesnt ring right with this girl for me...
The other girls couldnt get a word in edge ways on xtra factor last night. She seems to think its all about her.
I personally dont think they should be aloud to keep using the name Sugababes anymore since there are no orginal members anymore.
And Joy i agree with you i can see them going down now also.
By Paula. Posted November 8 2009 at 12:17 PM.
Ah I like Amelle. I have mental illness problems myself and I could tell something wasn't right with her. Pleased she is now back to her old self. Don't let them grind you down babes :)
By Kath. Posted November 8 2009 at 8:25 AM.
This silly girl was not bullied, she was just not dedicated to the band and Keisha couldn't cope with that.
Stop blaming Keisha for your breakdown and sort out your issues girl. You must be really pleased that Keisha's no longer in the band, but be careful about what you wish for, as i predict that we will now see the demise of the Sugababes.
Your fifteen minutes are up.
By Joy. Posted November 8 2009 at 7:23 AM.
Great to see you back girl but for goodness' sake stop covering up one eye or you'll end up like Patrick Moore with monocular vision!
By Jim. Posted November 8 2009 at 2:39 AM.