British pop sensation S Club appears poised for a major return with an arena tour scheduled for early 2027, just weeks following a mysterious social media hint from band member Jon Lee.
The group, once known as S Club 7, formed in 1998 under the guidance of Simon Fuller, the producer behind the Spice Girls. Original lineup featured Tina Barrett, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh, Jo O’Meara, Rachel Stevens, Hannah Spearritt, and the late Paul Cattermole. Recent developments suggest that Rachel Stevens, Jo O’Meara, Tina Barrett, and Bradley McIntosh have signed on for the revival, with efforts underway to include Hannah Spearritt despite past tensions.
Tour Details and Challenges
Plans call for performances starting in February 2027 at major UK venues. Sources close to the project indicate Bradley McIntosh is fully committed, and the team is reaching out to Spearritt, who stepped away from the 2023 tour after a dispute involving an unauthorized interview about Cattermole’s passing.
An insider shared enthusiasm for the upcoming shows: “There is so much excitement about this tour. They have a huge fan base and a very loyal following so S Club would be thrilled to perform to them again.” The source also noted the emotional layer: “It will also be a fantastic way to once again remember Paul, who they so desperately miss. Some involved in the project claim that Hannah will join in but there was a lot of bad blood from the last tour so who knows.”
Jon Lee’s Cryptic Social Media Post
The buzz intensified after Jon Lee, 43, posted a nostalgic message on social media that fans interpreted as a subtle announcement. The post read: “I have always been a nostalgic person. The kind who cling to old songs, saved texts, and memories that seem too small to matter, yet mean everything.” It went on: “It’s in the way a song from years ago can take me back to a bus ride with friends, or how a random scent can bring back the comfort of home. Being nostalgic means holding on tightly. Not to the past itself, but to the feelings it gave: the laughter, the innocence, the safety of moments that once felt endless.”
Lee capped it with the hashtag #SCLUB2026 and tagged bandmates Rachel Stevens, Tina Barrett, Jo O’Meara, and Bradley McIntosh, fueling speculation about a 2026 or 2027 resurgence.
Band’s Legacy and Recent History
S Club first disbanded in 2003 but reunited briefly for Children in Need in 2014 and a full UK arena tour thereafter. Their catalog boasts timeless hits like “Bring It All Back,” “Never Had a Dream Come True,” “Don’t Stop Movin’,” and “Have You Ever,” contributing to over 10 million albums sold globally and two BRIT Awards.
In April 2023, tragedy struck when Paul Cattermole was found deceased at his Dorset home at age 46. The band honored him with their first new release in two decades, “These Are the Days,” later that year.
