Frankie Sandford goes part-time with The Saturdays as doctor bans her from TV

Girl not allowed: Frankie Sandford goes part-time with The Saturdays as doctor bans her from TV

By Marcus Barnes

Last updated at 9:43 AM on 16th November 2011


She's been waylaid with a mystery illness since September and Frankie Sanford still isn't well enough to appear with the Saturdays full-time.

Yesterday the 22-year-old remained absent from the group's public engagements including appearances on Daybreak and Channel 4's Album Chart Show.

However, she is getting involved with rehearsals for their upcoming tour, which kicks off in just two week's time.

Still struggling: Frankie Sandford is only permitted to attend tour rehearsals with The Saturdays but she's been advised to rest up and avoid overdoing it

Here I am: The singer has been out of action since picking up a mystery illness two months ago

In a statement, the band's press representative told the MailOnline: 'Frankie is still ill and she's taking her time to recover. under doctor's orders she is only permitted to attend tour rehearsals.

'She's easing herself back in to things with the group but will be appearing on the tour which starts at the end of this month.'

Yesterday the rest of the group, Rochelle Wiseman, Una Healy, Mollie King and Vanessa White kept up their pre-tour publicity trail with appearances on both Channel 4 and ITV.

On great form: Mollie King and pregnant Una Healy both looked great as they made their way out of rehearsals

Shady lady: Rochelle exits rehearsals with her eyes covered by a large pair of sunglasses

On Sunday Frankie had been up late, using her Twitter page to have a live 'webchat' with her followers, it's presumed she spent the early part of Monday resting up as she was absent from the group's television appearances.

Later that day however they were joined by Frankie at rehearsals in London.

The girls were all immaculately turned out as they left the studios where they have been practicing routines.

Still missing: Frankie Sandford (L) had two months off due to a mystery illness but was absent again today when the group performed on Daybreak

Frankie wore a colour-coordinated outfit featuring a pair of red jeans, with black trainers and a black jacket.

Underneath she wore a blue/grey hooded top and she carried a large black bag, covering her neck with a red and black scarf.

Rochelle, 22, wore a pair of PVC trousers, with a sheer burgundy top which exposed her white bra underneath.

What illness: Frankie Sandford looked happy as she went shopping with Wayne Bridge at Harrods last month

She matched the items with a grey coat and a burgundy to match her top.

Mollie King, 24, looked rather quaint in her green shorts, blue coat and matching hat.

She accessorised with a pair of fur-lined boots, a red box bag and a checked scarf.

Pregnant Una Healy looked more like a businesswoman than a pop star in her understated outfit.

The 30-year-old went for a chic blazer jacket, a white top with black hearts printed all over it and a black pencil skirt.

The girls debuted their new dancers and some new songs on the Album Chart Show, Una excitedly tweeted about their new routines.

She wrote: 'Album Chart show with our dancers performing songs from our new album really gets me excited for our upcoming tour! See you guys there!!'

The Saturdays have a new album due on November 21, entitled On Your Radar and their tour supporting the album begins in Bournemouth on December 2, finishing up at Wembley Arena in London on December 16.


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We're having a girl: Saturdays singer Una Healy and rugby ace Ben Foden reveals their baby's sex

By Emily Sheridan

Last updated at 12:48 AM on 7th November 2011



The Saturdays singer Una Healy has excitedly announced she is having a baby girl.

The Irish pop star, 30, and her rugby player boyfriend Ben Foden, 26, found out the sex of their unborn child at her 20-week scan last week.

And for the pretty redhead, she said the news if rather fitting because she's always been surrounded by so many girls growing up.

Excitement: The Saturdays singer Una Healy and boyfriend Ben Foden reveal they are having a baby girl

She tells Hello! magazine: 'I come from a family of girls, I went to an all-girls school and I'm in a girl band, so I guess it's fitting that I'm having a daughter.'

Having recently returned from England's ill-fated World Cup tour in New Zealand, the news has certainly proved a welcome distraction for Foden.

He enthused: 'I am delighted.'

And even though The Saturdays' All Fired Up tour is scheduled to start next month, Healy is determined her pregnancy won't slow her down.

'I'm pregnant, not ill': Healy isn't letting her pregnancy affect her schedule and turned on Oxford Street's Christmas lights last week with her Saturdays bandmates

She said: 'I've been quite surprised that people have said, "How will you do this tour?" Naturally I'll be careful and I'd never do anything that would put our baby at risk. But I'm pregnant, not ill.

The full interview appears in Hello! magazine which is out today

'Loads of women continue to work through their pregnancies and this is my job, so why wouldn't I carry on doing what I love - especially when I feel so well.'

But Healy admitted she is switching her heels for flats after a scary fall a few weeks ago.

The couple, who have been dating for over three years, admitted her pregnancy was a pleasant surprise.

Foden explains: 'We weren't trying for a baby.

'But we'd talked about starting a family and we're in a loving and committed relationship, so it wasn't a massive shock. I was over the moon. I plan on spending the rest of my life with Una.'

Having just discovered her pregnancy when they attended Foden's teammate Mike Tindall's wedding to royal Zara Phillips in July, Healy pretended she was ill to avoid alcohol.

She said: 'I felt awful about that.'

Healy and Foden started dating in 2008 when his agent approached her on the rugby player's behalf.

She said in 2009: 'Ben's agent got in touch with my agent who then sent me an email asking if I'd like to meet with him.

‘I really thought it was some kind of joke. It certainly wasn't the way I expected to meet a guy.

The full interview appears in Hello! magazine which is out today.

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Una Healy, Katherine Kelly and Kirsty Gallacher lend some celebrity glamour to Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall's wedding

By Emily Sheridan

Last updated at 10:48 PM on 30th July 2011

At the extravagant April wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Westminster Abbey was full of royals, heads of state and politicians.

But at the smaller scale nuptials of Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall today, it was somewhat more of a glamorous guest list with stars from the world of pop, TV and sport garnering attention.

Leading the famous faces in the pews of Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh were soap star Katherine Kelly, The Saturdays' singer Una Healy and TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher.

Making a statement: Singer Una Healy (left) wore a floral bandeau dress and tilted hat, while actress Katherine Kelly wore a pale pink asymmetrical number

And of course, there was plenty of representation from the world of sport, with both Tindall's teammates past and present and Phillips' colleagues from the riding world in attendance.

One of the first to arrive was Coronation Street actress Kelly, who went for a Seventies-look in a pale pink asymmetrical ankle-length dress by James Stewart Couture and a striking orange hat and oversized clutch bag.


Kelly, 31, is an old schoolfriend of Tindall, with her parents living close to his father Phil and mother Linda in Yorkshire.

Interesting fascinator: TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher, pictured with husband Paul Sampson, wore a multi-coloured dress, nude heels and unusual jade fascinator

Top heavy: Irish singer Healy wore a tilted champagne hat created by Philip Treacy while Kelly opted for an eye-catching wide-brimmed orange hat with fuchsia bow

She said recently: 'I went to school in Wakefield with Mike. Our parents live in the same village and we’ve stayed really good mates.'

Going for a much sexier look was Irish singer Healy, 29, in a black floral-print bandeau dress and white and mocha peep-toe heels.

She accesorised her tight dress with an oversized saucer hat by milliner Philip Treacy, pale pink pashmina and a nude clutch.

Dapper: Healy's date was her boyfriend and Tindall's teammate Ben Foden

Healy attended with her boyfriend, Northampton Saints and England player Ben Foden - a teammate of Tindall.

Ahead of the nuptials, she wrote of her excitement at being invited on Twitter: 'Thanks to my stylists Frank Strachan and Lloyd Powell for sorting me a Philip Treacy Hat for The Royal Wedding tomorrow!

'Just about to take off for Edinburgh with Ben, really excited for the weekend.'

Well heeled: TV presenter Natalie Pinkham (left) in red, and Olympic skeleton racer Amy Williams in pale pink, both wore nude heels

Sky Sports presenter Gallacher, who wed rugby player Paul Sampson last year, found her pretty multi-coloured dress overshadowed by her unusual jade fascinator.

Gallacher has become good friends with the bride thanks to their respective spouses, who were previously teammates for Bath.

The TV presenter even became one of the lucky few to see Zara's Stewart Parvin dress before the big day.

Ready to party: England rugby player Jonny Wilkinson (left) and former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio and his wife Alice leave after the wedding

The 35-year-old said: 'Zara's so cool, she's going to look amazing, she's chosen a beautiful dress.

'Mike and Zara are brilliant together. She's so good for him, she's so chilled out and he's quite laid back as well so they fit together really nicely.

'Obviously she's really into sport and he loves the life they lead together with the horses and they've got lots of dogs so it's lovely.'

Rugby faces: (Left to right) Clive Woodward, Austin Healey and Martin Johnson make their way inside

Another TV star in attendance was Natalie Pinkham, an old friend of Prince Harry, who wore a red dress, nude heels and twisted crepe fascinator.

Among those from the rugby world watching Miss Phillips making an honest man of Tindall included Jonny Wilkinson, Austin Healy, Martin Johnson, Lewis Moody, Clive Woodward, David Flatman and Lawrence Dallaglio.

Cheering on the bride as she walked down the aisle were her fellow eventers William Fox-Pitt, Elizabeth Power and Jayne Doherty.

Suited and booted: Racing driver Sir Jackie Stewart and his wife Helen (left) and equestrian William Fox-Pitt and his wife Alice Plunkett

Just married: Zara Phillips and her new husband Mike Tindall's official wedding photo in Holyrood Abbey

 

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Una Healy celebrates Ben Foden's 25th by slipping into a little white dress

Happy birthday baby! Una Healy celebrates Ben Foden's 25th by slipping into a little white dress

By Jessica Satherley

Last updated at 3:19 PM on 23rd July 2011



It was her boyfriend’s 25th birthday, so Una Healy made sure to celebrate by slipping into a little white dress and peach peep-toe heels.

The Saturdays singer took her rugby star beau to Nobu restaurant in London, where they dined alongside her parents, Ben’s brother Tom and friends.

She tweeted on the special day: ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the love of my life @ben_foden.’

Lovely in white: Una Healy slipped on a lovely little white dress and peach peep-toe heels to take her boyfriend Ben Foden out for his birthday

But the 29-year-old Irish beauty didn’t appear to end her night with such excitement, as she had to fill her car up with petrol and take her parents home.

Meanwhile her long-term boyfriend apparently went off for a boys’ night out following their dinner.

Ben left the restaurant arm in arm with his singer girlfriend before going in separate directions and looked very chic in smart jeans and a grey suit jacket.

Meanwhile, the couple have an exciting month ahead, as they will be attending Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall’s royal wedding on 30 July.

Cute couple: Una and Ben left Nobu hand in hand before going off in separate directions after the dinner

Nice tan! Despite the disappointing summer weather in the UK over the past week, Una was sporting a healthy tan

Ben plays rugby with Mike and after sparking up a friendship, Zara and her fiancé invited the couple to attend their ceremony at Canongate Kirk on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.

Una has been frantically trying to decide what to wear and is trying to find the perfect dress.

She told the Daily Star recently: ‘I don’t know what to wear, maybe the same designer that made Princess Beatrice’s hat for Kate and Wills’ wedding?’

Zara and Mike will also have about 20 friends from Australia attending the wedding, as that’s where they met and fell in love in 2003 while Mike was playing in the Rugby World Cup.

End of the night: Una had to stop off at the petrol station after dinner with Ben

Home time: Una was dropping her parents home after the meal while Ben had a boys' night out

Other more high profile guests include the Queen and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate.

But on top of finding wedding outfits, Una has been busy promoting The Saturdays latest single titled Notorious, which was released in May ahead of their upcoming third album.

Una and her band mates Frankie Sandford, Vanessa White, Mollie King and Rochelle Wiseman are said to start their third headlining tour All Fired Up Tour later this year.

Quick stop: Una then popped into the shops at the petrol station to pay for the gas

Busy lady: Una has been busy promoting The Saturdays latest single titled Notorious, which was released in May

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Frankie Sandford shows off her endlessly long bronzed legs with boyfriend Wayne Bridge

Frankie Sandford shows off her endlessly long bronzed legs on day out with boyfriend Wayne Bridge

By Sarah Bull

Last updated at 9:12 PM on 22nd July 2011



London might have been hit by rain today, but that certainly didn't stop Frankie Sandford getting her legs out as she enjoyed spending time with boyfriend Wayne Bridge.

The 22-year-old singer donned a tiny pair of beige shorts which showed off her endlessly long pins as she and Wayne headed out in the capital this afternoon.

And, thanks to her recent holiday with footballer Wayne, Frankie was sporting a deep golden tan which ensured she stood out on the streets of London.

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Bronzed: Frankie Sandford showed off her endlessly long legs in a pair of beige shorts as she stepped out with boyfriend Wayne Bridge in London today

Frankie teamed her tiny shorts with a white T-shirt top, navy blue blazer, shoe boots and a leopard-print scarf for her afternoon out.

Manchester City player Wayne meanwhile kept it casual in a pair of blue jeans and a navy jumper to colour coordinate with his girlfriend.

Talking about her relationship with Wayne earlier this year, Frankie said things were 'going great'.

Stylish: Frankie teamed the shorts with a white T-shirt, navy blazer and leopard-print scarf

Loved-up: The pair looked very much in love as they went shopping in the capital

She added: 'We're just a normal couple really. We love going on dates to the cinema and to restaurants.

'Wayne's really special though, and it's so different with him. He's just so sweet and shy.'

It was recently claimed that the couple are alraedy planning to move in together, with their relationship going from strength to strength.

Covering up: Rochelle Wiseman has played it slightly more safe in the changeable weather, wearing jeans today and yellow trousers yesterday

A source told Now magazine: 'They're serious - Wayne has never felt like this. He wants her to move in, but there's no way they can decide when or where, with his football schedule and her commitments with the band.

'But Wayne's determined to show her he's serious.'

And it seems shorts were a popular fashion choice for The Saturdays, as Mollie King and Una Healy yesterday went for denim options.

However Rochelle Wiseman played it slightly safe in a pair of bright yellow trousers, which she paired with unusual coloured zig-zag shoes and a tan leather jacket.

Leggy ladies: Heading out yesterday, Mollie King and Una Healy both ignored the rainy conditions in their denim shorts

Rochelle today again opted to stay relatively covered up, in a pair of light jeans and a white sheer shirt.

The girls had a busy day promoting their forthcoming single All Fired Up, due for release on September 4th,

The track, the follow-up to their hit single Notorious, premiered on Scott Mills' Radio 1 show this afternoon.

All Fired Up, described as a 'dance pop banger', received mixed reviews from fans however.

While some took to Twitter raving about the new track, others said it didn't live up to the musical standard set by the girl group.

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The Saturdays' Una Healy struggles with London's ever-changing weather as the wind blows up her playsuit

The Saturdays' Una Healy struggles with London's ever-changing weather as the wind blows up her playsuit

By Sarah Bull

Last updated at 6:58 PM on 23rd June 2011


It can be difficult to know what to wear in London at the moment, given that one minute it's raining and the next it's bright sunshine.

And The Saturdays star Una Healy certainly appeared to be struggling with her outfit choice as she arrived at the ITV studios this afternoon for an interview on The Graham Norton Show.

The 29-year-old singer grimaced as she attempted to hold down the bottom of her playsuit shorts while making her way inside.

Struggling: Una Healy seemed to be struggling with London's ever-changing weather as she arrived at the ITV studios for a Graham Norton interview

Not such a good look: Una tried to hold her floaty playsuit down as she walked into the studios

But, as the wind grew stronger, Una had to work harder and harder to maintain her modesty in the summery outfit.

And Una expressed her frustration at the changing conditions, writing on her Twitter page: 'Left the house in summery clothes as it was lovely and sunny... Now its pouring rain! Oh gosh this weather is messed up!'

Una wasn't the only member of The Saturdays to have slightly misjudged the weather conditions this afternoon.

Windswept: Mollie King also struggled with the weather and looked windswept after a particularly big gust of wind

Mollie King arrived at the studios wearing a nautical blue and white printed dress and brown sandals.

But blonde Mollie clearly hadn't predicted the wind, and was almost blown away by a particularly strong gust which left her hair looking dishevelled.

Frankie Sandford had clearly decided to be cautious in her outfit as she arrived at the studios wearing skinny jeans, sky-high heels and a black leather jacket.

Biker chick: Frankie Sandford arrived wearing a pair of skinny jeans, black sky-high heels and a black leather jacket

Trendy: Vanessa White wore a printed skirt, white vest top, brown boots and Union Jack scarf

The 22-year-old also showed off her new haircut after debuting her short elfin crop earlier this week.

Vanessa White, meanwhile, looked trendy in white vest top and skirt, which she teamed with a white cable-knit cardigan, brown boots and a Union Jack scarf.

The girls have been working hard to promote their new single Notorious in recent weeks.

Musical success: The girls performed at the Alton Towers Live event last weekend

As well as a performance on Graham Norton, which will be shown tomorrow night, the girls will be appearing on T4 on Saturday and both Daybreak and Lorraine on Monday.

They are also gearing up to release their next single All Fired Up ahead of their as yet untitled third album later this year.

The Saturdays will also be showcasing their new material on their All Fired Up Arena Tour which begins in December.


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