Louise Redknapp pulls out of Eternal reunion after ex-bandmates reject LGBTQ festivals
Louise Redknapp pulled out of an Eternal reunion after bandmates refused to appear at LGBT festivals such as pride. The Nineties R&B group were planning a massive reunion tour next year but plans fell apart when bandmates Easther and Vernie Bennett refused to be associated with LGBTQ+ music events.Louise and bandmate Kelle Bryan were stunned at their decision which was attributed to the sisters objection to LGBTQ allegiance with the trans community, the Mirror reports.The pair immediately pulled out in June when they became aware, leaving Easther and Vernie to tour together as Eternal.It would have been the first time the band had performed in their original line-up since Louise quit for solo stardom in 1995.
A source said: “Louise, Kelle, Easther and Vernie had all signed up to perform a huge nationwide tour next year, culminating with a huge show at pop festival Mighty Hoopla, which is loved by the gay community.“Then in June the girls received an email from Easther and Vernie who refused to play any gay festivals or Pride.
They said they can’t support the LGBTQ community now it has an alliance with the trans community, a stance Vernie in particular has been public about on socials.“Louise and Kelle were stunned and pulled out immediately - Louise's fan base is 98 percent gay men.
She and Kelle believe everyone is welcome to their shows. It’s a real shame for their fans who have been waiting such a long time for this moment.”Hits like Stay and I Wanna Be The Only One made Eternal international icons of the 1990s.
