Nice write-up and pic of Gareth with his new band. He has asked us all to follow them on Twitter
love Carol xxx
If you were a teenage girl in the early noughties or pledged allegiance to a Pop Idol finalist, it's time to scream.
By Emma Kelly/Published 6th January 2014
The Big Reunion, Dane Bowers, Kenzie, Adam Rickitt, Gareth Gates, KavanaTHE ULTIMATE BOYBAND: Five stars have joined together to create a new pop group
Five former pop stars have joined forces to create the ultimate boy band supergroup– Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block, step aside.
For the second series of hit ITV2 show The Big Reunion, Gareth Gates, Dane Bowers, Kenzie from Blazin' Squad, Kavana and Adam Rickitt have formed five-piece boy band 5th Story.
And today, the boys launched their Twitter page, and shared their first pic of the five lads as a group.
Their account tweeted: "Here we go! It's 2014, @bigreunionitv is just around the corner & the work has really begun. We are #5thStory", along with a snap of the new band.
5th Story, boyband, The Big ReunionSTARS OF POP PAST: Familiar faces are coming back for The Big Reunion
5th Story, rehearsals, The Big ReunionFIVE TIMES BETTER: The boys will be singing an assortment of hits
While the former stars are all fairly recognisable, it's easy to see that several years have passed since they were all at the top of their game.
Dane rocks more of a silver fox vibe; Kavana has lost his curtains; while Gareth, Kenzie and Adam have ditched their carefully gelled spikes.
Along with A1, Girl Thing, Damage, 3T and Eternal, 5th Story are preparing for a nostalgic gig which will revisit all their biggest hits– but the new boy band have it a bit harder than the rest.
They tweeted: "The other bands only have to remember what they used to do.. For us it's starting from the beginning. #NewStart", showing them rehearsing with mic stands in a dance studio.
At the Dancing On Ice launch, Gareth revealed that the band will be performing an assortment of all of their hits.
Gareth Gates, Pop IdolREADY MADE POP STAR: Gareth was an instant superstar after Pop Idol [WENN]
Dane Bowers, Another Level, Victoria BeckhamIN DEMAND: Dane even helped Victoria Beckham launch her solo career [WENN]
“For us to have five songs that have been number one or massive hits in the chart is a big, big thing”
Gareth Gates
The gap-toothed heartthrob, who was runner-up to the Pop Idol crown in 2002, explained: "The other bands that are involved have maybe had sort of two hits each, and then the rest of their songs will be known, but are not as big.
"So for us to have five songs that have been number one or massive hits in the chart is a big, big thing. We're all really excited about it."
Gareth became an instant star after a heartbreaking audition on the reality show in which he struggled to say his own name due to a stutter. He shot to number one with a cover of Unchained Melody, but failed to achieve a long-standing career, like his Pop Idol rival Will Young.
Dane Bowers was a member of Another Level, and even duetted with Victoria Beckham in 2000 on her debut single. But while his solo career failed to set the charts alight, he has remained in the public eye due to a series of high-profile relationships and stints on reality TV.
Blazin' Squad, KenzieWHERE'S KENZIE? Blazin' Squad didn't seem to exclude anyone who wanted to join [WENN]
Adam Rickitt, singer, nakedNAKED AMBITION: Adam was a hearthrob in the late 90s [YOUTUBE]
Kenzie was one of the many members of R n B group Blazin' Squad that had a huge hit in 2002 with Crossroads. After becoming a runner-up on the third series of Celebrity Big Brother, the hottie became a personal trainer to stars including Professor Green and several of the TOWIE cast members.
Adam Rickitt became famous playing Nick Tilsley on Coronation Street, but first left in 1999 to pursue a music career. He had a big hit with I Breathe Again– perhaps because of his half naked video– but soon returned to the soaps, making history as being one half of Corrie's first gay kiss. The blonde has been outspoken about his battle with bulimia as a teen.
Kavana had a big hit with I Can Make You Feel Good in 1997, and has had some success in the West End. However, he battled with drugs throughout his career, and has admitted he is currently living out of a suitcase. He auditioned for The Voice last year, but didn't make it through the first round.
The first series of The Big Reunion was a runaway success, and seen 5ive, Liberty X, Honeyz, 911, Blue, Atomic Kitten and B*Witched reunite for a sell-out tour.
? Has anything like that existed in the past before (why Reunion?
