RIP 1998-2009

In the grand tradition of bitchy music fans arguing over the pros and cons of Girls Aloud and the Sugababes, arguably the two most successful and relevant girl bands of new millenium, we've always ended up siding with Girls Aloud at the end of the day - however, we have always held a soft spot for the Sugaz. From our first memories of listening to "Overload" going down the motorway with our windows down on a summery Sunday afternoon back at the ripe young age of nine to our recent rants of how utterly crap "Get Sexy" is (we actually quite like it not that we'd ever admit it), many memories o' ours are tied to the Babes. So it is with a (moderately) heavy heart that we learn the news of the final original member's departure.

As many have already said, while it is admirable of the latest incarnation (Jade Ewen is the sixth Sugababe if you weren't already aware) to continue, it would be verging on embarrassing for them to perform under the Sugababes name. Yes, some may argue the true Sugababes ended in 2001 with Siobhan's swift flight, but with the final original member gone, no member of the present line up really holds any right to the name. Even poor Heidi Range, who has been in the band for more than most of it's existence, cannot call herself a Sugababe with Keisha's departure, which yes is a shame and unfair, but that's it now. The Sugababes are over.

Good luck Amelle, Jade and especially Heidi, who we do hold affection for. But girls, your days are numbered.