Kéllé Bryan speaks out on Eternal reunion row over trans support
nme.comEternal‘s Kéllé Bryan has spoken out amid the group’s shelved reunion due to a row about LGBTQ+ rights.The ’90s R&B band were set to make a comeback next year for a run of live shows.
However, members Easther and Vernie Bennett, who are sisters, have allegedly refused to perform at a number of Pride events and LGBTQ+ festivals as part of the tour.Louise Redknapp and Bryan have dropped out of the reunion as a result.
Earlier this week, Redknapp shared an image of a trans-inclusive Pride flag on X (fka Twitter). She captioned it with the message “Always & Forever” (the title of Eternal’s debut album) along with a love heart emoji.Bryan has since shared her own statement on social media, writing: “Opportunities to reunite for an Eternal reunion tour with the girls have been discussed many times over the years.“The relationship with our fans and the joy of celebrating our success was, and still is, my motivation.
My stance and allegiances have always been that I am an advocate for inclusion and equality for all.”She concluded: “Thank you for your continued support over three decades.
