Amelle Berrabah quits Sugababes?

Amelle Berrabah has allegedly quit the Sugababes, with widespread speculation suggesting that she is to be replaced by Jade Ewen.

According to Heatworld, the singer has parted ways with Keisha Buchanan and Heidi Range following rumours of a rift in the group - and the remaining members are believed to have already found an unlikely replacement in Eurovision star Ewen.

An insider said: "I've been told off the record that Jade is joining the Sugababes", while a statement from Jade's label has also hinted that there could be truth in the new speculation.

It reads: "Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we regret to inform you that Jade Ewen will be taking time off from all promotional activity for the foreseeable future."

As previously reported, rumours recently surfaced that Amelle was preparing to quit the Sugababes and had hinted that founding member Buchanan is to blame.

However, ex-member Mutya Buena has since spoken out in defence of Buchanan, insisting that the 24-year-old is not a "bully".