Pop kittens take a break
Girl band Atomic Kitten are taking a break, their publicists said today.
The decision was made after Natasha Hamilton said she needed time out because the pressures of stardom meant she was not spending enough time with her young son.
Even though the other two band members, Jenny and Liz, are considering pursuing solo careers during the break, the band’s publicists have denied it is a permanent split.
Natasha, who gave birth to son Josh in August 2002, said the pressures of combining motherhood and pop stardom meant that something had to give.
She said: “I’ve not really had a moment to be with him consistently and properly since he was born, having released two albums and six singles since 2002 and promoted them around the world.
“I knew that the time would come when I’d need to take time out and luckily the band’s in great shape following a brilliant autumn, and I have wonderful mates in Jen and Liz, at my management company and at Innocent Records who support me completely.”
