East 17 and All Saints have decided to reform - and will embark on a joint tour next year.

The two groups decided that it was time to reunite following the positive response to Take That's planned tour for next year.

Previously, East 17 songwriter Tony Mortimer had refused to meet up with members of the band after they parted on bad terms. Meanwhile, Shaznay Lewis has finally patched up her differences with fellow All Saints stars Melanie Blatt and sisters Nicole and Natalie Appleton.

"Tony has been stubborn about a comeback in the past and Shaznay was left with a very bitter taste in her mouth after an acrimonious split from All Saints," a source told The Sun.

"But time is a great healer and they have all matured, started families and grown up since they were first in the limelight. They have all agreed that the time is right to cash in after watching Take That storm the album charts and sell out their stadium tour.???