Remember S Club Juniors? This Is Where They Are Now…

By Juliet Smith 5 years ago

Remember S Club Juniors? This Is Where They Are Now...

The S Club Juniors released hit after hit of timeless sing-alongs, keeping every teen more than content after the tragic break up of the Spice Girls.


'One Step Closer', 'Automatic High', 'Puppy Love', 'New Direction' - the list goes on. They were truly iconic, and how can we prove this? Simply think back to one of your birthday parties in the noughties - and yes that banger that had everyone on the dance-floor (even your mate's weird mum) was more than likely an S Club hit.

Cue to the sigh...fast forward to 2005. The 'Juniors' were no longer 'Juniors', as they inevitably outgrew their USP: their fresh-faced, teenage charm.

It's been a long time since we saw all the members of S Club 8 together - but you may (or may not) be surprised to hear what they have been up to since; mostly because some of the UK's biggest stars today were indeed S Club Juniors once upon a time. Prepare for your minds to be blown my friends...

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1. Frankie Bridge (Sandford)


After her role in the band, Frankie Sandford briefly went solo – releasing two singles on her MySpace page, before continuing her successful music career through joining girl band The Saturdays.

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The girl group formed in 2007 and were an instant success with their colourful ensembles and enviable hair and make-up; they had 13 top 10 hits but sadly went on ‘break’ since 2014, whilst pursuing their own individual ventures.

Since her S Club 8 days, Frankie married professional footballer Wayne Bridge (2014); the beautiful pair went on to have two children together: Carter and Parker. She also participated in Strictly Come Dancing!

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2. Jay Asforis


Since leaving the pop band, Jay Asforis changed his name to Jay Perry and has continued to pursue his love for music - West End shows.

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Jay appeared in 'Beautiful – The Carole King Story', shown at the West End from October 2013, as well as 'Hairspray' and 'Save the Last Dance for me'.

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3. Hannah Richings


Hannah was never handed any solo parts of the S Club Juniors’ songs, but after the split of the band, she went on to release a solo single.

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Whilst taking on serious parenting duties running after her little monkeys, Hannah also works for Barclays Bank.

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4. Rochelle Humes (Wiseman)


Before reaching ultimate stardom as 1/5th of The Saturdays, Rochelle Wiseman was a member of The TigerLilys, a short-lived pop band back in 2006.

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Recently, Rochelle has taken to presenting tv shows (a la Frankie) and hosts the popular ITV show 'Ninja Warrier UK' with co-hosts Chris Kamara and Ben Shepherd, she's also hosted 'The Xtra Factor'. Oh, and, of course, she married JLS member Marvin Humes!

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5. Daisy Shelvey (Evans)


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Daisy Evans went on to be part of band who didn't have much musical success but became famous by starring in their own MTV show: 'Breaking From Above'.

Following in Frankie’s footsteps, Daisy also married a football player - Jonjo Shelvey.

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6. Calvin Goldspink


Calvin ventured into the acting industry, landing the role of James Middleton in 'William and Kate', a film which was aired in the USA in 2011.

After becoming wed to wife Melissa, James now moves between LA and London.

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7. Stacey McClean


The former singer put her stunning looks to good use and turned to a career in modelling.

At 27, the child star recently posed for a rather raunchy underwear shoot with lesauvage.tv.

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8. Aaron Renfree


After the group went their separate ways, Aaron stepped into his dancing shoes joining a dance company called TK Spin.


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He enrolled at Theatre Arts School, showing he really was a triple threat - well deservedly going on to star in the West End 'We Will Rock You: The Musical.'


Although he left his singing days behind him, Aaron has taken on jobs in the music industry - just in a slightly different capacity.

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Back in 2009-10, he put his new skillset to the test when he choreographed the performers on the X Factor Live Tours - he also - quite strangely - performed as a backing dancing for The Saturdays.

His links with musical reality TV do not end there... he also has performed live on The Voice as a dancer.


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