Remember the first ever Love Island with its seemingly clueless single celebrities constantly bickering on a tumultuous and stormy (literally and metaphorically) Fijian island?
Even the show's co-hosts Kelly Brook and Patrick Kielty were baying for one another's blood when Kielty decided to declare during one live show that Brook had previously dated contestant Paul Danan.
Other memorable highlights included Abi Titmuss becoming more and more enraged as Fran Cosgrave repeatedly referred to her as Vanessa Feltz, swiftly followed by a tipsy and uncouth Rebecca Loos letting rip.
The series aired almost exactly a decade ago, so we found ourselves wondering - whatever happened to eventual winner Jayne Middlemiss? And the Love Island love god that was Lee Sharpe?
As the new non-celebrity series currently enjoys its ITV2 revival, we find out what the 12 star contestants have gone on to do since their 2005 stint below:
Jayne Middlemiss
Love Island winner...
Even the show's co-hosts Kelly Brook and Patrick Kielty were baying for one another's blood when Kielty decided to declare during one live show that Brook had previously dated contestant Paul Danan.
Other memorable highlights included Abi Titmuss becoming more and more enraged as Fran Cosgrave repeatedly referred to her as Vanessa Feltz, swiftly followed by a tipsy and uncouth Rebecca Loos letting rip.
The series aired almost exactly a decade ago, so we found ourselves wondering - whatever happened to eventual winner Jayne Middlemiss? And the Love Island love god that was Lee Sharpe?
As the new non-celebrity series currently enjoys its ITV2 revival, we find out what the 12 star contestants have gone on to do since their 2005 stint below:
Jayne Middlemiss
Love Island winner...
- 6/10/2015
- Digital Spy
We're feeling a little bereft. The Big Reunion has come to an end - though at least it was with a bang! The show went out in style with the much-trailed Hammersmith gig and now it's time to pack up our trouser skirts, heart glitter and gel pens and get back to our adult lives (well, as adult as we get anyway.) But at least the last hurrah was a good'un - here's what we noticed from the last episode of The Big Reunion's second series...
1. Kian Egan has a filthy mouth.
"Hear'Say, kiss my arse." Kian. We expected better from a former Westlife member from Westlife.
2. Andi Peters' voiceover just got even more ridiculous.
It started reasonably enough, with talk of clutching crocheted Adam Rickitt dolls to our bosoms, which we related to, obviously. Then it just got silly: "Jade is wearing a hat." Then it got...
1. Kian Egan has a filthy mouth.
"Hear'Say, kiss my arse." Kian. We expected better from a former Westlife member from Westlife.
2. Andi Peters' voiceover just got even more ridiculous.
It started reasonably enough, with talk of clutching crocheted Adam Rickitt dolls to our bosoms, which we related to, obviously. Then it just got silly: "Jade is wearing a hat." Then it got...
- 3/27/2014
- Digital Spy
Eternal, A1 and 5ive are among the classic pop acts who will feature on the upcoming Big Reunion compilation.
The hit ITV2 series will release The Big Reunion - The Official Album on March 3 through Universal Music.
Damage and 3T will also feature, as well as Girl Thing's version of 'Pure and Simple', which was ultimately taken away from them and re-recorded by Hear' Say.
What's more, 5th Story - which comprises solo stars Adam Rickitt, Gareth Gates, Kenzie, Dane Bowers and Kavana - have re-recorded their hits as their newly-formed boyband for the first time ever.
A bonus disc will include hits by the acts who featured in the 2013 series of The Big Reunion, including B*Witched, Atomic Kitten, Blue and Liberty X.
The track list for The Big Reunion - The Official Album is as follows:
Disc 1
1. Damage: 'Ghetto Romance'
2. Damage: 'Wonderful Tonight'
3. Damage: 'Forever'...
The hit ITV2 series will release The Big Reunion - The Official Album on March 3 through Universal Music.
Damage and 3T will also feature, as well as Girl Thing's version of 'Pure and Simple', which was ultimately taken away from them and re-recorded by Hear' Say.
What's more, 5th Story - which comprises solo stars Adam Rickitt, Gareth Gates, Kenzie, Dane Bowers and Kavana - have re-recorded their hits as their newly-formed boyband for the first time ever.
A bonus disc will include hits by the acts who featured in the 2013 series of The Big Reunion, including B*Witched, Atomic Kitten, Blue and Liberty X.
The track list for The Big Reunion - The Official Album is as follows:
Disc 1
1. Damage: 'Ghetto Romance'
2. Damage: 'Wonderful Tonight'
3. Damage: 'Forever'...
- 2/11/2014
- Digital Spy
Boyzone's Shane Lynch will join B*Witched for a song during the Big Reunion Christmas tour.
Shane - who is the brother of band members Edele and Keavy - will appear on a screen behind the group, while they sing The Pogues hit 'Fairytale of New York'.
Speaking to The Sun, Edele said: "We're doing 'Fairytale of New York', which is the greatest Christmas song ever.
"We've teamed up with our brother Shane from Boyzone, so he's doing it with us.
"It's great, it sounds great. He's on the screen and he's giving it all his Shane-ness."
She continued: "It will be good as well, because he's from the '90s, too. So I think the audience are going to love it.
"They'll go, 'Wow we get an extra '90s star on stage'."
The stars of ITV2's The Big Reunion - including '90s and '00s bands Blue,...
Shane - who is the brother of band members Edele and Keavy - will appear on a screen behind the group, while they sing The Pogues hit 'Fairytale of New York'.
Speaking to The Sun, Edele said: "We're doing 'Fairytale of New York', which is the greatest Christmas song ever.
"We've teamed up with our brother Shane from Boyzone, so he's doing it with us.
"It's great, it sounds great. He's on the screen and he's giving it all his Shane-ness."
She continued: "It will be good as well, because he's from the '90s, too. So I think the audience are going to love it.
"They'll go, 'Wow we get an extra '90s star on stage'."
The stars of ITV2's The Big Reunion - including '90s and '00s bands Blue,...
- 12/10/2013
- Digital Spy
The Honeyz were surprised stars of 'The Big Reunion' were so good at singing. The girl group joined Liberty X, Atomic Kitten, B*Witched, Blue, Five and 911 - who also starred on the programme - to cover Wizzard's 1973 classic hit 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday' for charity, and admitted they were shocked at the level of talent some of their co-stars had. Mariama Goodman - who is in the Honeyz alongside Celena Cherry and Heavenli Denton - said: ''I think people thought back in the day that no one could really sing in 90s pop bands. ''We all...
- 10/25/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
The Honeyz were surprised stars of 'The Big Reunion' were so good at singing. The girl group joined Liberty X, Atomic Kitten, B*Witched, Blue, Five and 911 - who also starred on the programme - to cover Wizzard's 1973 classic hit 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday' for charity, and admitted they were shocked at the level of talent some of their co-stars had. Mariama Goodman - who is in the Honeyz alongside Celena Cherry and Heavenli Denton - said: ''I think people thought back in the day that no one could really sing in 90s pop bands. ''We all...
- 10/24/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
The cast of ITV2's The Big Reunion have announced details of their Christmas single.
Atomic Kitten, Blue, Five, Liberty X, 911, Honeyz and B*Witched will release a cover Wizzard's 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday' on December 15 via Universal Music.
All profits from the song will go to ITV's Text Santa charity appeal, which raises money and awareness for six UK based charities in the run-up to a televised event on Friday, December 20.
Liz McClarnon from Atomic Kitten said: "When we started the talks for The Big Reunion this time last year, we couldn't have imagined we'd end up recording a Text Santa Christmas single! It's all for charity and we are so humbled to be a part of it!"
Keavy from B*Witched added: "Back in the day we were in competition with each other; this time round we get to do one big fantastic single together.
Atomic Kitten, Blue, Five, Liberty X, 911, Honeyz and B*Witched will release a cover Wizzard's 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday' on December 15 via Universal Music.
All profits from the song will go to ITV's Text Santa charity appeal, which raises money and awareness for six UK based charities in the run-up to a televised event on Friday, December 20.
Liz McClarnon from Atomic Kitten said: "When we started the talks for The Big Reunion this time last year, we couldn't have imagined we'd end up recording a Text Santa Christmas single! It's all for charity and we are so humbled to be a part of it!"
Keavy from B*Witched added: "Back in the day we were in competition with each other; this time round we get to do one big fantastic single together.
- 10/23/2013
- Digital Spy
Louise Redknapp won't rejoin Eternal for the next series of The Big Reunion, it has been reported.
The '90s girl group are rumoured to be reforming for the ITV2 series, and Redknapp was previously thought to be on board.
The singer, who launched a successful solo career after leaving the band in 1995, was said to have signed a deal worth £500,000 to appear on the show and take part in a subsequent arena tour.
However, fresh claims in The Sun state that Easther and Vernie Bennett and Kéllé Bryan will reunite without her after she decided to focus on her family life with husband Jamie Redknapp.
Louise, who has moved into TV presenting in recent years, previously said: "I wouldn't be upset at all if the girls wanted to reunite without me.
"It would be fun, but if Eternal were ever to get back together it would be a new...
The '90s girl group are rumoured to be reforming for the ITV2 series, and Redknapp was previously thought to be on board.
The singer, who launched a successful solo career after leaving the band in 1995, was said to have signed a deal worth £500,000 to appear on the show and take part in a subsequent arena tour.
However, fresh claims in The Sun state that Easther and Vernie Bennett and Kéllé Bryan will reunite without her after she decided to focus on her family life with husband Jamie Redknapp.
Louise, who has moved into TV presenting in recent years, previously said: "I wouldn't be upset at all if the girls wanted to reunite without me.
"It would be fun, but if Eternal were ever to get back together it would be a new...
- 9/26/2013
- Digital Spy
Louise Redknapp has reportedly signed a deal to reunite with Eternal.
The 1990s girl group - who disbanded in 2000 - are said to have agreed a contract to reform for next year's edition of the ITV2 series The Big Reunion, according to The Sun.
Redknapp left the group in 1995 to launch her own successful solo career, and has since moved into TV and modelling.
The wife of Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp is said to have signed a deal worth £500,000 to appear on the show.
Easther and Vernie Bennett and Kéllé Bryan will also allegedly reunite to appear on stage together for the first time in 18 years.
Eternal were previously reported to have turned down a chance to appear on the show, along with fellow girl group All Saints.
Back in May, Louise Redknapp said of the group possibly reforming: "It would be fun, but if Eternal were ever to...
The 1990s girl group - who disbanded in 2000 - are said to have agreed a contract to reform for next year's edition of the ITV2 series The Big Reunion, according to The Sun.
Redknapp left the group in 1995 to launch her own successful solo career, and has since moved into TV and modelling.
The wife of Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp is said to have signed a deal worth £500,000 to appear on the show.
Easther and Vernie Bennett and Kéllé Bryan will also allegedly reunite to appear on stage together for the first time in 18 years.
Eternal were previously reported to have turned down a chance to appear on the show, along with fellow girl group All Saints.
Back in May, Louise Redknapp said of the group possibly reforming: "It would be fun, but if Eternal were ever to...
- 8/5/2013
- Digital Spy
ITV2 has reportedly renewed The Big Reunion for a second series.
East 17, A1 and S Club 7 are among the groups being lined up for the pop music series, according to The Sun.
A TV source said: "The first series did so well, it was always a no-brainer to give it a second run.
"We are still in the process of approaching bands, but we are confident of getting brilliant names on board. Names should be confirmed within the next two weeks."
Big Brovaz recently hinted that they had reunited for the show, while Eternal and All Saints are said to have ruled themselves out.
ITV2 has also reportedly commissioned a show following the first series' acts on tour, which kicks off next month.
The source revealed: "The follow-up will give viewers a chance to see the first series' acts again and fill the gap between now and series two.
East 17, A1 and S Club 7 are among the groups being lined up for the pop music series, according to The Sun.
A TV source said: "The first series did so well, it was always a no-brainer to give it a second run.
"We are still in the process of approaching bands, but we are confident of getting brilliant names on board. Names should be confirmed within the next two weeks."
Big Brovaz recently hinted that they had reunited for the show, while Eternal and All Saints are said to have ruled themselves out.
ITV2 has also reportedly commissioned a show following the first series' acts on tour, which kicks off next month.
The source revealed: "The follow-up will give viewers a chance to see the first series' acts again and fill the gap between now and series two.
- 5/1/2013
- Digital Spy
All Saints have reportedly turned down an offer to star in the next series of The Big Reunion.
Fellow '90s girl group Eternal have also refused to reform for the ITV2 show, according to the Daily Star Sunday.
A source said: "Shaznay isn't interested and it would take a miracle to get Eternal back together."
All Saints stars Melanie Blatt and Shaznay Lewis went on to launch solo careers when the group split. Blatt is currently a judge on The X Factor New Zealand, while Lewis is a successful songwriter, penning 'Black Heart' for Stooshe and working with Mutya Keisha Siobhan.
Sisters Natalie and Nicole Appleton found success as a duo with hits like 'Fantasy' and 'Don't Worry', before briefly reforming with All Saints in 2006 to release single 'Rock Steady' and a third album.
Meanwhile, former Eternal member Kelle Bryan admitted earlier this year that she wouldn't be interested in reuniting for the show.
Fellow '90s girl group Eternal have also refused to reform for the ITV2 show, according to the Daily Star Sunday.
A source said: "Shaznay isn't interested and it would take a miracle to get Eternal back together."
All Saints stars Melanie Blatt and Shaznay Lewis went on to launch solo careers when the group split. Blatt is currently a judge on The X Factor New Zealand, while Lewis is a successful songwriter, penning 'Black Heart' for Stooshe and working with Mutya Keisha Siobhan.
Sisters Natalie and Nicole Appleton found success as a duo with hits like 'Fantasy' and 'Don't Worry', before briefly reforming with All Saints in 2006 to release single 'Rock Steady' and a third album.
Meanwhile, former Eternal member Kelle Bryan admitted earlier this year that she wouldn't be interested in reuniting for the show.
- 4/21/2013
- Digital Spy
Blue have reportedly angered ITV bosses after opting out of eight of the 12 'Big Reunion' tour dates. The boy band were late to sign up to the show - which documents the comebacks of Atomic Kitten, B*Witched, 911, 5ive, Liberty X and Honeyz - compared to their fellow acts, and have agreed to perform at only four of the UK tour gigs due to ''prior commitments.'' A source told The Sun newspaper: ''ITV weren't best pleased. Their priority is 'The Big Reunion' and they think Blue's priority is Blue. ''Blue will perform at four of 'The Big Reunion' shows. They are...
- 3/28/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
911 have predicted that Jason 'J' Brown will regret snubbing The Big Reunion.
The 'Bodyshakin' boyband have made a comeback on the ITV2 show, along with Brown's former band 5ive, B*Witched, Atomic Kitten, Honeyz, Liberty X and Blue.
Brown decided not to join up with his former bandmates Sean Conlon, Ritchie Neville, Abz Love and Scott Robinson on the show.
"I tell you what, he might regret it," 911's Lee Brennan told Heat. "He's obviously got his personal reasons for doing it, but maybe after he's seen this show."
Spike Dawbarn revealed that Brown was never a fan of being part of 5ive, and even turned down the chance to join 911 in the mid-1990s.
He said: "Jay never wanted to do it the first time. My cousin used to go out with him, so we know each other and I was asking her about it and she said, 'I've spoke to him.
The 'Bodyshakin' boyband have made a comeback on the ITV2 show, along with Brown's former band 5ive, B*Witched, Atomic Kitten, Honeyz, Liberty X and Blue.
Brown decided not to join up with his former bandmates Sean Conlon, Ritchie Neville, Abz Love and Scott Robinson on the show.
"I tell you what, he might regret it," 911's Lee Brennan told Heat. "He's obviously got his personal reasons for doing it, but maybe after he's seen this show."
Spike Dawbarn revealed that Brown was never a fan of being part of 5ive, and even turned down the chance to join 911 in the mid-1990s.
He said: "Jay never wanted to do it the first time. My cousin used to go out with him, so we know each other and I was asking her about it and she said, 'I've spoke to him.
- 3/19/2013
- Digital Spy
Liberty X's classic number one 'Just a Little' has been given a Towie remix.
ITV2 has released a mash-up video featuring stars of The Only Way Is Essex speaking the words of the 2002 single.
The channel created the remix to promote the reality show - which airs on Wednesday nights - as well as The Big Reunion, which includes Liberty X as one of its reformed groups.
Liberty X have joined 5ive, B*Witched, Honeyz, 911 and Atomic Kitten for the ITV2 series, which airs on Thursday nights.
Barack Obama received a similar mash-up video recently with Mc Hammer's 'U Can't Touch This'.
One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful' was also given a Downton Abbey makeover earlier this year.
ITV2 has released a mash-up video featuring stars of The Only Way Is Essex speaking the words of the 2002 single.
The channel created the remix to promote the reality show - which airs on Wednesday nights - as well as The Big Reunion, which includes Liberty X as one of its reformed groups.
Liberty X have joined 5ive, B*Witched, Honeyz, 911 and Atomic Kitten for the ITV2 series, which airs on Thursday nights.
Barack Obama received a similar mash-up video recently with Mc Hammer's 'U Can't Touch This'.
One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful' was also given a Downton Abbey makeover earlier this year.
- 3/13/2013
- Digital Spy
5ive, Atomic Kitten, B*Witched, Liberty X, 911 and Honeyz have been confirmed for The Big Reunion arena tour.
The announcement follows the popularity of ITV2 series The Big Reunion, which has just shown its second episode.
Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 15 at 9am and are priced at £30 and £35/£32.50 for London.
"The Big Reunion follows their every step, as their worlds are turned upside down after years away from the spotlight," promoters Live Nation said of the show.
"For some it's the chance to relive their dream, for others it may open old wounds as they prepare to face demons they thought they had buried forever."
They added: "Each band will have just two weeks of intense rehearsals before they step back onto the stage to perform once again in front of thousands of fans at London's Hammersmith Apollo, tickets for which sold out almost as soon as they went on sale.
The announcement follows the popularity of ITV2 series The Big Reunion, which has just shown its second episode.
Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 15 at 9am and are priced at £30 and £35/£32.50 for London.
"The Big Reunion follows their every step, as their worlds are turned upside down after years away from the spotlight," promoters Live Nation said of the show.
"For some it's the chance to relive their dream, for others it may open old wounds as they prepare to face demons they thought they had buried forever."
They added: "Each band will have just two weeks of intense rehearsals before they step back onto the stage to perform once again in front of thousands of fans at London's Hammersmith Apollo, tickets for which sold out almost as soon as they went on sale.
- 2/11/2013
- Digital Spy
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