Bloc Party dismiss Kele Okereke exit reports

Bloc Party have hinted that lead singer Kele Okereke has not been dropped from the group.

The band seemed to confirm Okereke's exit earlier today, by saying that they may hold auditions to find a new frontman.

Guitarist Russell Lissack said: "The other three of us wanted to meet up and make music. We were talking about just doing an instrumental thing, but now we might get a singer as well, to properly put some music out and play some shows."

However, the group has now posted a Simpsons-style drawing of the band - including Okereke - on its official website, with the heading: "Bloc Party is still Bloc Party."

Under the cartoon, a caption simply reads: "See you soon."

A member of Bloc Party's camp has also told Pitchfork that Okereke has not been kicked out of the band.

Okereke responded to the band's announcement earlier today by saying: "A big part of me is laughing on the inside but another part of me is all like WTF?"

The singer recently debuted his latest solo single 'What Did I Do', which will be released on November 7.

Watch the video for Kele Okereke's 'What Did I Do' below: