According to reports, the Sugababes’ gig at Ragley Hall on 4 July has sold so few tickets that organisers are having to resort to supermarket tactics and flog seats at two for the price of one.

A surprised insider remarked, “They’re a brilliant live act with a strong fan base so no one can understand why they aren’t selling. The date is fast approaching so the organisers decided to take drastic action and slash the cost.”