Paul Cattermole from UK pop group and TV show S Club 7 has announced that he is to leave the band to pursue a solo career.

The remaining 6 members of the group, managed by former Spice Girls manager Simon Fuller, have vowed to carry on. They will rename themselves “S Club” – reports suggest that the split was amicable and that Paul will continue to work on the 4th television series.

Many fans will be very upset by the news, but it is expected that Paul will persue a solo career. Paul’s currently going out with fellow S Clubber Hannah Spearitt.

More updates will appear here later at www.Pop-Music.com – let us know your thoughts – does this spell the beginning of the end for S Club?