The Saturdays

Frankie Sandford and Rochelle Wiseman had been members of S Club Juniors, a younger version of teen favourites S Club 7. They parted company with the band in their mid-teens but, having already tasted stardom, were in prime position when Polydor Records decided to form a new girl band to rival stablemates Girls Aloud. Frankie and Rochelle were joined by Sylvia Young Theatre School student Vanessa White, Mollie King from X Factor contestants Fallen Angelz and one-time Ireland Eurovision entrant Una Healy. The Saturdays went on tour in 2008 supporting Girls Aloud and their debut single If This Is Love reached Number 8 in the UK charts. They subsequently supported the Jonas Brothers, became regulars on TV shows and had further major hits with Up, Issues, Just Can't Get Enough and Work. And - mixing glamour and sex appeal with strong vocals - also had success with the albums Chasing Lights and Wordshaker.