The many money woes of Hear'Say and Liberty X as they pin their hopes on cashing in with reunion tour 25 years after finding fame on Popstars

Published: 23:58 BST, 12 October 2026 | Updated: 00:18 BST, 13 October 2026

When Hear'Say and Liberty X were formed on Popstars in 2001, the members all became household names in the UK and went on to have huge success in the noughties music scene.

Fast forward 25 years and the two groups are reuniting for a huge arena tour, as they will perform together for the first time ever for 13 shows in cities including Dublin, London, Manchester and Leeds.

But how have they all fared financially for the last few decades since the bands split up, and who is desperately in need of a cash injection from the upcoming tour?

The Popstars debt list! The many money woes of the stars of Hear'Say and Liberty X as they pin their hopes on cashing in with reunion tour 25 years on

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.

But 25 years on from finding fame, not all of the stars have been able to continue to ride the wave of success that they first found...

Noel was working part-time as a waiter in Cardiff when he landed a spot in Hear'Say. Refusing to return home after the band split, Noel began working in musical theatre

While he has taken on various acting roles since the band split, current Companies House figures reveal that his company Nojo Ltd is £18,505 in debt with just £364 in assets

Noel, 46, was working part-time as a waiter in Cardiff when he landed a spot in Hear'Say.

Refusing to return home after the band split, Noel began working in musical theatre, and while he has gone on to have a fair few small acting roles in recent decades, his private company Nojo Ltd is currently in debt.

Among his most notable roles was playing Danny Zuko in a production of Grease at the Jersey Opera House, starring alongside Clare Buckfield as Sandy.

In 2019 he played the lead role in the West End production of School Of Rock, piling on two stone for the part because he didn't want to wear a fat suit on stage.

Comedy fans were also delighted to see Noel pop up with a cameo role in BBC hit Gavin and Stacey, where he played himself.

Cast as a friend of Ruth Jones's Nessa, he played cards with the character's father, Neil, and husband-to-be, Dave Coaches, the night before the wedding.

Although he did not appear in the comedy until its final episode, the script made repeated references to Noel and Nessa's friendship throughout its three series.

Noel's other acting credits include The BBC's Ordinary Lies in 2016 and Years and Years in 2019.

While he has taken on various acting roles since the band split, current Companies House figures reveal that his company Nojo Ltd is £18,505 in debt with just £364 in assets.

He also set up the performing arts business, Camel Chat Productions, in May 2018 with Suzanne Shaw, but it was struck off two years later without ever filing accounts.

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

On September 17 this year, he set up Ganga Baba Ltd, 'a performing arts' business where he no doubt hopes to be funnelling his lucrative tour earnings

Danny, 47, has never had an active firm throughout his time in Hear'Say, but is hoping for better luck second time around.

On September 17 this year, he set up Ganga Baba Ltd, 'a performing arts' business where he no doubt hopes to be funnelling his lucrative tour earnings.

Before appearing on Popstars, Danny 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.

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

Since leaving Hear'Say, Suzanne, 45, has gone on to find a passion for fitness. The star set up a fitness consultancy in September 2019 called Muse Sport

Since leaving Hear'Say, Suzanne, 45, has gone on to find a passion for fitness.

The star set up a fitness consultancy in September 2019 called Muse Sport and Entertainment with her then fiancé Sam Greenfield, whom she split from in February of this year.

It appears the company never got off the ground and hasn't filed accounts for four years.

Last time figures were available was for the 12 months leading up to September 30 2021 and the company owed creditors £24,251.

Companies House warned it would be struck off, but this action has been suspended. This happens when a creditor intervenes, usually HMRC, and blocks the move, with the strike off not progressing until the creditor's case is settled.