gay rights<\/a>,’ and that the sisters have played ‘numerous LGBTQ+ gigs.’<\/p>\nHe added: ‘Vernie said she had some concerns about the Pride movement being hijacked – and she is not alone – but this has now been weaponized against her, with Louise’s team trying to get her cancelled.’<\/p>\n
Louise’s publicist Simon Jones has stated that they stand by their previous comments, telling the publication: ‘Denis Ingoldsby was not involved in the discussions about the Eternal reunion including all four members over the last two years. Easther and Vernie can try and dress this up however they wish.\u00a0<\/p>\n
‘The fact remains that the duo said they would only do the Eternal reunion if no Pride or LGBTQ+ festivals were included.<\/p>\n
‘Louise would obviously not agree to excluding the LGBTQ+ community from their touring plans. We as a team absolutely do not agree with dividing the LGBTQ+ community or excluding trans people.’<\/p>\n
He added: ‘Absolutely nothing has been misrepresented.<\/p>\n
‘We have simply explained the reason why the Eternal reunion is not going ahead with Louise and Kelle.<\/p>\n
‘It is a fact that an email was sent saying that Vernie and Easther would only do the Eternal reunion if no Pride or LGBTQ+ festivals were included in the plan.<\/p>\n
‘Louise would obviously not agree to excluding the LGBTQ+ community from the band’s touring plans, and as such notified the duo that she would not be taking part.’<\/p>\n
On Monday,\u00a0Louise addressed her decision to step down from the tour by sharing the\u00a0Progress Pride Flag on her Instagram Stories, writing: ‘Always and forever’.<\/p>\n
The flag was created in 2018 by nonbinary artist Daniel Quasar, and is largely based on the iconic 1978 rainbow flag.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The stripes of black and brown represent marginalized LGBTIQ+ people of colour and the triad of blue, pink, and white are from the trans flag.<\/p>\n
Eternal, who shot to stardom in the nineties, were planning a huge reunion tour next year, with the highlights including performances at Pride and Mighty Hoopla.<\/p>\n
Both festivals celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, however the tour dates apparently did not go down well with band members\u00a0Easther and Vernie Bennett.<\/p>\n
It was revealed that Louise and her team received a message from\u00a0Vernie and Easther, stating they would not be involved in any Pride shows or\u00a0LGBTQ+ festivals.<\/p>\n
Louise’s publicist said: ‘A message was sent to the team putting together the Eternal reunion stating that if it was to go ahead, neither Vernie nor Easther would perform at Pride shows or LGBTQ+ festivals.<\/p>\n
‘This was because the duo felt that the gay community was being hijacked by the trans community and they do not support this.\u00a0<\/p>\n
‘Louise is a huge supporter and ally of the LGBTQ+ community and both herself and Kelle told the duo they would not work with anyone who held these views, and as such the reunion as a four would not be going ahead.\u00a0<\/p>\n
‘The team behind the proposed Eternal reunion are gay including management, PR and tour promoter, and neither myself nor any of the team would work with artists who held such views about the trans community.’<\/p>\n
Louise, who recently confirmed she is dating new boyfriend Drew Michael, has performed as a solo artist at many Pride events over the years.<\/p>\n
Earlier this summer she took to the stage alone at\u00a0Brighton Pride in August.<\/p>\n
The Eternal tour was set to be the first time the original line-up had performed together since Louise quit in 1995 to pursue a solo career.<\/p>\n
They soared to stardom in the early nineties with hits such as\u00a0Stay and I Wanna Be The Only One.<\/p>\n
The band stayed together for another five years after Louise quit, before splitting and reuniting in 2014 on ITV’s The Big Reunion without her.<\/span><\/p>\nEarlier this week, Louise paid tribute to her time with the band, taking to Instagram to honour their 30th anniversary.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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<\/noscript> <\/div>\nI’m out!\u00a0Louise, who recently confirmed she is dating new boyfriend Drew Michael, has performed solo at many Pride events over the years (pictured at\u00a0Brighton Pride in August)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
She wrote:<\/span>\u00a0‘Where it all began\u2026 30 years ago today Stay was released. I remember it like yesterday\u2026 Happy 30th Anniversary to my Eternal girls.<\/p>\n‘I remember it like if was yesterday the first radio play sat round my mums kitchen table missing the que to hit record when it played, to going to America to shoot the video and so many more incredible memories.<\/p>\n
‘Stay is such a timeless song Easther absolutely KILLING that opening note as she does and I’m so proud this was where it all started for us! I’m so lucky I got to record this song myself for my Greatest Hits this year and girls I hope I did you proud.<\/p>\n
‘Happy 30th Anniversary to my Eternal girls Kelle, Easther and Vernie and most importantly THANK YOU to each and every one of you that has been there with us from day 1 buying every record, coming to every show and being so supportive over the last 30 years.’<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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