S Club Parts Ways with Founder Simon Fuller

S Club have reportedly parted ways with their founder Simon Fuller. 

The group, formerly known as , are said to have separated from the music mogul 28 years after their formation after he opted to 'go in a different direction'. 

Sources tell The Sun: 'S Club worked with Simon for years, it was the sort of relationship you don't see in music any more because they were so loyal...

'But, more recently, he decided to steer his business in a different direction and the group signed with a new company. Their catalogue of hits is with Universal Music, so they have a lot of power behind them and the world is their oyster.'

Simon formed the group after he was fired by the and sought to create the next big phenomenon before they disbanded in 2003. The group have reformed in various iterations since their original split.

Daily Mail has contacted Simon and the band for comment. 

In February, S Club star Tina confirmed the band are excited to be working together again as they gear up for their comeback tour.

The previous month, Daily Mail reported that the 90s pop group were planning an arena-sized comeback almost three years after the death of singer Paul Cattermole.

Tina confirmed that the group are working on several exciting projects together, teasing that fans shall be seeing more of them.

Speaking to Perry Presents during the Cabaret Gala Night event at the Kit Kat Club in London this month, she said: 'We haven’t parted ways, we’ve actually got some projects that we’re working on.

'I can’t confirm anything, but yes, you will be seeing more of us, and hopefully everyone’s as excited as we are. We’ve got new stuff to show you, that’s for sure.'

It comes after music industry sources said last month that concerts are being planned for February 2027 – and it is understood that Hannah Spearitt, who fell out with the rest of the clan in 2023, may join them.

Rachel Stevens, Jo O'Meara, Jon Lee and Tina are understood to have now committed to the comeback tour, with several dates booked at arena-sized venues in the UK for the start of next year. 

It is understood that Bradley McIntosh has also agreed to do the tour, and efforts have now begun to persuade Hannah.

Hannah was ousted from the last tour in 2023 after falling out with the rest of the group when she sold an interview about Cattermole to a red top newspaper, breaking an agreement they had to stay silent until the cause of his death was learned.

'There is so much excitement about this tour,' says the insider. 'They have a huge fan base and a very loyal following so S Club would be thrilled to perform to them again.

'It will also be a fantastic way to once again remember Paul, who they so desperately miss. Some involved in the project claim that Hannah will join in but there was a lot of bad blood from the last tour so who knows.'

In a social media post last year, Jon appeared to hint at a reunion, writing: 'I have always been a nostalgic person. The kind who clings to old songs, saved texts, and memories that seem too small to matter, yet mean everything.'

S Club, who renamed themselves from S Club 7, reunited to mark 25 years since they got together in 2023.

However, just weeks after their announcement, Cattermole died suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 46. It was later revealed that his passing was from natural causes, specifically heart failure.

They carried on with their gigs and renamed them The Good Times Tour, which was to mark the band's 25th anniversary since they were formed by music mogul Simon Fuller.

S Club also released their first new single in more than 20 years, These are the Days, in memory of Paul. The band, which catapulted to fame in 1998, were best known for their hits Bring It All Back, S Club Party, Reach, and Never Had a Dream Come True.

They made their name on BBC show Miami 7 and a year later, in 1999, their debut hit Bring It All Back went to No. 1.

They had some success in the US with their hit Never Had A Dream Come True.

However, in 2002, Cattermole quit the band. A year later, the band broke up, and Mr Fuller launched a follow-up project, S Club Juniors.

Rachel Stevens went on to have a solo career and was also runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing in 2008.