S Club’s 25th Anniversary tour opener in Manchester.Photo:Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty Images
Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty Images
S Clubwants to remember the “Good Times” they had with their late bandmatePaul Cattermole.
The pop band kicked off their25th anniversary tourin Manchester, England on Thursday and took a moment out of the show to honor Cattermole, whodied unexpectedlyat age 46 in April. Audience memberscapturedfootageof the emotional tribute to the late singer, who was originally scheduled to join them on the tour.
As seen in videos on social media, at one point during their set, S Club exited the stage while audio of Cattermole singing “Good Times” filled AO Arena and heartwarming, archival footage of him played.
When the British group — currently featuring Bradley McIntosh, Jo O’Meara, Jon Lee, Rachel Stevens and Tina Barrett — returned, they changed from colorful looks into all-black ensembles and began singing along to “Good Times.”
Paul Cattermole.Dave J Hogan/Getty
“That’s our brother right there, man. Gone but you’ll never be forgotten. We miss you every single day,” McIntosh, 42, told the crowd.
“You know what we’ve been through this last year,” the performer continued. “It’s been so tragic, it’s been so sad. But we’ve got you guys, and we’re here for you, and we could not have done it without you guys.”
His bandmates also joined in to honor Cattermole. O’Meara, 44, added, “Thank you so much — all the messages and love and support you’ve all shown all of us and to Paul’s family.”
O’Meara then invited the audience to hold up their hands in the shape of a heart in dedication to the late singer and stage actor.
Lee, 41, also informed the AO Arena crowd that S Club will be raising funds for theBritish Heart Foundationthroughout their tour, as Cattermole died of several heart-related issues. “It’s very special for us this evening obviously, we dedicate this performance to Paul and to the British Heart Foundation so thank you so much for being here,” he shared.
S Club.Dave J. Hogan/Getty
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Stevens, 45, chimed in to express appreciation for the group’s fans: “Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts for all the love and support, all the incredible messages you’ve sent through this time, and all your support always. We love you so much.”
S Club’s Instagram.S Club/Instagram
S Club/Instagram
S Club apologized to fans and clarified that the performance would be rescheduled to Oct. 30, with refunds available for those unable to attend.
source: people.com
