Ewen admits Sugababes backlash shock

Sugababes newcomer Jade Ewen has admitted that she received verbal abuse in the street after joining the band last year.

The Eurovision star was recruited for the chart-topping girl group in September after founding member Keisha Buchanan was ousted from the lineup.

Revealing the full impact of the controversial move, Ewen told Company magazine: "The loyal fans weren't so willing to embrace me.

"People shouted abuse at me in the street. I remember thinking, 'Maybe I've made a mistake'."

The 22-year-old recently confessed that she felt "restricted" when she first joined Sugababes and was affected by the criticism she received after making her debut for the band's single 'About A Girl'.

Sugababes release new album Sweet 7 on Monday.