When The Saturdays went on what they called a “break” back in 2014, fans held onto hope that the popular girl group would eventually reunite.
Fast forward more than ten years, and it’s clear that the break has stretched into a long hiatus.
Frankie Bridge, Rochelle Humes, Una Healy, Vanessa White, and Mollie King have all carved out their own paths in music and TV — but the chances of the group getting back together seem slimmer than ever, especially with rumours swirling about a private feud between childhood friends Frankie and Rochelle.
From S Club Juniors to Pop Stardom
Frankie and Rochelle’s friendship dates back to their time as members of S Club Juniors in 2001.
They grew up performing together and scored several top 10 hits before that group disbanded.
Their paths crossed again in 2007 when The Saturdays were formed.
At first, both were hesitant about joining yet another girl group — Frankie worried about the girl band stereotype, and Rochelle feared five girls together might spell trouble.
But despite some disagreements, the group grew into a sister-like bond and quickly earned fame, releasing 13 top 10 singles and touring with Girls Aloud.
The Band’s Last Hurrah and Promises of More
In 2014, The Saturdays celebrated with a Greatest Hits tour and album release, which sounded like a farewell but was framed as “just a milestone” by Frankie.
The following year, Mollie and Frankie expressed confidence that new music was on the way, highlighting the group’s flexibility to pursue solo projects while coming back together. Unfortunately, those plans never materialized.
Solo Careers and Closing the Door on Reunion
By 2017, Vanessa had made it clear she was focused on her solo career and wasn’t interested in rejoining the band.
Meanwhile, Una has been the most vocal about wanting to bring the group back together, frequently trying to coordinate reunions, while Frankie and Rochelle have been more cautious.
Frankie even admitted she feels a reunion might feel “a bit old and silly,” and Rochelle echoed those doubts, saying she “can’t picture it” happening soon.
Friends or Frenemies? The Rumoured Rift Between Frankie and Rochelle
Despite their public denials of any fallout, fans have picked up on signs that Frankie and Rochelle might not be as close as they once were.
The two reportedly kept their distance at Wimbledon recently, sitting on opposite sides of the hospitality suite and mostly keeping to themselves.
Frankie’s cryptic TikTok post about someone being “dead to me” didn’t help quell rumours, while Rochelle shared a thoughtful message about “figuring things out.”
The Rest of The Saturdays Stay Quiet on Reunion Speculation
The other members have mostly stayed silent about the supposed tensions, and it’s been eight years since all five were seen together.
The last group reunion happened at Mollie’s birthday in 2017, which she called a “perfect surprise.”
Rochelle has said scheduling conflicts and busy lives with kids make getting everyone together tough, but the group chat is still active with invites — they just can’t seem to find the right time.
What’s Next for The Saturdays?
For now, it seems the group’s reunion is far from certain.
While fans continue to hope, the reality is that solo careers, family commitments, and possibly some unresolved issues mean The Saturdays may remain apart for the foreseeable future.
Whether or not Frankie and Rochelle’s friendship recovers might be the key to any future get-together.