In 10 years at the top, the Babes have sold 5.5 million albums, notched up six No.1s, two Guinness World Records and even visited Gordon Brown at Number 10. But they have yet to place a major Brit award on their mantelpiece.
Chatting to them over lunch at The Hospital club in London’s Covent Garden, the Babes – Keisha Buchanan, Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah – are fuming.
They are so upset they may even blank the next Brits in February, which will be hosted by Kylie Minogue and Gavin & Stacey stars James Corden and Mathew Horne.
Keisha, 24, says: “I say this in the most humble way but when you think of pop bands the Sugababes are definitely up there. I’m proud that Gordon Brown is recognising us, but why not the Brits? We’re British for God’s sake and we’ve done well.
“Surely we deserve an award after all the hard work we’ve done?”
Amelle, 24, adds: “I’m telling you, if they don’t nominate us this year, that’s it, I’m done. I’m not going. I had a dream the band had been going for 17 years and we turned up at the Brits and they said: ‘Sorry you’ve lost again’. I’m that angry I say, ‘F*** off, that’s not what I’m here for’, kiss Heidi and Keisha bye and walk out. How weird is that?
“They should sack all those old men on the board and leave it to the fans to decide. They don’t know what they are talking about.
“Our song About You Now sold almost as many singles as Rihanna’s Umbrella – yet she was up on-stage and we got no recognition.”
And they are not the only big stars to be repeatedly snubbed by the Brits. Keisha jokes: “Simon Cowell should be awarded Sexiest Man!”
Despite being nominated six times, the Babes have only ever gone home with a minor Brit gong for Best Dance Act 2003 – a category which no longer exists. And even that left a bitter taste because the Babes don’t consider themselves a dance act.
Maybe it’ll be, er, seventh time lucky!
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