What happened to the Popstars icons? The stars' lives now as Hear'Say and Liberty X join forces for arena tour 25 years after they were formed

Published: 08:29 BST, 11 October 2026 | Updated: 12:11 BST, 11 October 2026

On Thursday, the exciting news was announced that Hear'Say and Liberty X are joining forces for a huge arena tour 25 years after both shooting to fame on TV talent show Popstars in 2001.

The two bands will perform together for the first time ever on a 13-date arena tour in 2027, with shows in cities including Dublin, London, Manchester and Leeds.

The Hear'Say reunion features four of their original members: Danny Foster, Kym Marsh , Suzanne Shaw and Noel Sullivan, and Liberty X return with their entire original line-up: Michelle Heaton , Jessica Taylor, Tony Lundon, Kevin Simm and Kelli Young.

Hear'Say won Popstars, while Liberty X were the runners up on the show, so it remains to be seen if the rivalry will continue on the tour.

Last week Myleene Klass confirmed she would not be taking part in the Hear'Say reunion, blaming her busy schedule.

So as the others all prepare to reunite, what happened to the stars of the show in the past 25 years...

It has been announced that Hear'Say and Liberty X are joining forces for a huge arena tour 25 years after shooting to fame on TV talent show Popstars in 2001

The Hear'Say reunion features four of their original members: Danny Foster, Kym Marsh, Suzanne Shaw and Noel Sullivan. However, Myleene Klass (centre) will not take part

Liberty X return with their entire original line-up: Michelle Heaton, Jessica Taylor, Tony Lundon, Kevin Simm and Kelli Young

Arguably the most successful member of Hear'Say, Myleene Klass, 48, has gone on to become a household name in the UK.

Following Hear'Say's split she released a solo classical album before pivoting to television and radio presenting, hosting series including Popstar to Operastar and The One Show.

Myleene also earned a new legion of fans when she came second on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2006, where she famously wore a little white bikini while showering.

She returned in 2023 for the all-stars series, which she won.

Myleene was also a regular panellist on Loose Women and currently presents shows on both Smooth Radio and Classic FM.

Yet while her career has thrived, Myleene has faced many lows in her personal life.

After 11 years of dating she wed Graham Quinn in an intimate ceremony in 2011, with just 16 guests in attendance.

However, their romance came to a crashing close six months later with Myleene claiming he walked out on her and their two daughters on her birthday, something he has always denied.

Myleene has said that the divorce, which was granted 18 months after the split in a 100-second hearing at the High Court, left her humiliated with her finances spiralling and an alcohol dependency.

Arguably the most successful member of Hear'Say, Myleene Klass, has gone on to become a household name in the UK after pivoting to radio and TV work

While her career has thrived, Myleene has faced many lows in her personal life, including being cheated on by her first husband with whom she shares daughters Ava, 19, and Hero, 15

Last year, she claimed that she walked in on Graham cheating on her with a fellow celebrity, saying she witnessed them taking each other's clothes off on the balcony of her home.

Refusing to name the woman, Myleene hinted that the person in question has built a career off a 'family brand' and clarified that it was before they had got married.

Myleene is now engaged to PR executive Simon Motson and the couple share son Apollo, seven.

However, before welcoming her son, Myleene tragically suffered from four miscarriages. She then successfully campaigned to change UK miscarriage care and bereavement leave laws.

She was awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year Honours list for her services to women's health, miscarriage awareness and charity.

Earlier this year, Myleene ruled out any plans of a Hear'Say reunion, saying that while she had been approached it was 'not something I can commit to right at this moment'.

Before appearing on Popstars, Danny Foster trained as a youth worker and sang only to himself while he worked as a cleaner

Danny said his 'life completely changed' after a spiritual holiday to India, where he spent time with monks and stayed in ashrams, giving him a new perspective on life

Before appearing on Popstars, Danny Foster, 47, trained as a youth worker and sang only to himself while he worked as a cleaner.

After a stint away from the limelight he made an appearance on the 2013 series of The Voice as he attempted to try his luck at getting a spot in the competition.

However, it made for cringeworthy viewing as none of the judges turned their chairs for him during his audition.

Danny went on to tour with a soul group created by himself, called the Big Soul Corporation and in 2016 he tied the knot with Victoria Goddard.

He also travelled the world and developed a love of meditation and yoga after spending time in India.

Danny said his 'life completely changed' on his spiritual holiday, where he spent time with monks and stayed in ashrams, a Hindu monastery, giving him a new perspective on life.

He went on to found Love Includes You, described as a 'meditation, self love and personal development platform'.

The initiative promotes community events, daily practices and meditation inspired by the wisdom imparted on him from the monastic brotherhood.

Suzanne Shaw thought her dreams had come true when she was picked to join the band but wasn't prepared for it to end so soon, turning to alcohol and sleeping pills following the split

In March she became a grandmother for the first time after her son Corey welcomed a baby boy called Colton with his girlfriend Erin with ex Darren Day

A lover of performing since childhood, Suzanne Shaw, 45, performed in various theatre shows, an ABBA tribute band, and had bit parts in TV shows before her big break on Popstars.