Michelle Heaton Reflects on Popstars Rivalry and Success Over Hear'Say
Inside Michelle Heaton’s bitter fall-out with Popstars pal Suzanne Shaw and why she ‘had last laugh’ a long time ago

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Michelle Heaton, who gained fame from the reality show Popstars in 2001, has moved on from the rivalry with Hear'Say, despite still feeling hurt by their harsh words. Heaton's group, Liberty X, achieved greater success, selling over three million records and winning a Brit Award, while Hear'Say disbanded shortly after their debut.
- 01Michelle Heaton formed Liberty X in 2001, which became more successful than Hear'Say despite initial rivalry.
- 02Liberty X sold over three million records and won a Brit Award in 2003 for their hit 'Just A Little'.
- 03Heaton expressed that the treatment from Hear'Say felt 'harsh' and has left her deeply hurt, particularly by Suzanne Shaw's comments.
- 04Despite the past, Heaton maintains a professional demeanor towards Shaw and other Hear'Say members, having forgiven but not forgotten.
- 05Heaton continues to perform with Liberty X members and has built a successful TV career with shows like Dancing On Ice.
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Michelle Heaton, who rose to fame in 2001 on the reality show Popstars, reflects on her journey since narrowly missing a spot in the winning band Hear'Say. Despite the initial heartbreak, Heaton formed Liberty X, which ultimately achieved greater success, selling over three million records and winning a Brit Award for their iconic hit 'Just A Little'. However, the rivalry with Hear'Say left emotional scars, particularly due to derogatory remarks from former friend Suzanne Shaw. Heaton described the treatment from Hear'Say as 'harsh', feeling betrayed by those she once considered friends. Although she has moved on and continues to perform with Liberty X, Heaton acknowledges the lingering hurt from that time. She remains professional if encountering Shaw or other Hear'Say members, embodying a spirit of forgiveness while recognizing the fickleness of showbiz friendships. Heaton's resilience has allowed her to carve out a successful career in television, appearing on shows like Dancing On Ice and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. Ultimately, she feels she has 'had the last laugh' as Liberty X's success stands in contrast to Hear'Say's brief tenure in the spotlight.
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