Girl group Katseye are missing two members, but their tour still dazzles

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Girl group Katseye are missing two members, but their tour still dazzles

BBC Entertainment · 3 hours ago

The pop group Katseye played their first full UK concert at London's O2 Arena, delivering a rapturous three-hour show despite performing without two of their six members, Manon Bannerman and Sophia Laforteza, who are on health-related hiatus. The remaining four singers still drew ecstatic crowds, underlining the Los Angeles-based band's rapid rise since forming in 2023 through the reality show The Debut: Dream Academy, a joint venture between South Korea's Hybe and US label Geffen; they are currently the most-streamed act on YouTube UK.

The concert, the second stop on their Wildworld world tour, featured hits such as Gnarly and Gabriela, with fans cheering as Daniela Avanzini successfully completed a dance lift after falling during the tour's opening night in Dublin. The show attracted a young, devoted fanbase, with attendees wearing bindis inspired by member Lara Raj and referencing the band's songs through costumes. The absences stem from a difficult year: Manon left in February citing health reasons after revealing the band had faced racism and death threats, while fans have also raised concerns about the group's demanding schedule; by April she reported having "positive conversations" with management about a return.

  • Katseye wowed London's O2 Arena despite two members being absent
  • Missing singers Manon Bannerman and Sophia Laforteza are on health hiatus
  • Band formed in 2023, now most-streamed act on YouTube UK

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