What happened to S Club 7? From turning to acting to relocating to the Costa Rican jungle and a tragic death - the varied fates of the pop stars as they reunite for a UK tour

In the late Nineties, S Club 7 became one of the biggest pop phenomena, winning the hearts of millions of young fans and notching up several number one hits.Formed by ex Spice Girls manager Simon Fuller, the band shot to fame in 1998 and were best known for their hits Bring It All Back, S Club Party, Reach and Never Had a Dream Come True.After reuniting for a tour in 2015, and again for the 25th anniversary in 2023, S Club 7 have announced they are returning once again for a 13-date UK tour next year. Five of the group, Bradley McIntosh, 45, Rachel Stevens, 48, Jon Lee, 44, Tina Barrett, 50, and Jo O’Meara, 47, will perform the string of dates, but Hannah Spearritt will not take part, after she pulled out from their previous tour plans following bandmate Paul Cattermole's tragic death.But what have the bandmates been up to? The Daily Mail takes a look at what the pop stars are doing now, from a tragic death to dipping into acting, theatre and one relocating to Costa Rica to live a sustainable jungle lifestyle. As S Club 7 announce they are returning once again for a 13-date UK tour next year, The Daily Mail takes a look at what the pop stars are doing now S Club 7 shot to fame in 1998 and were best known for their hits Bring It All Back, S Club Party, Reach and Never Had a Dream Come TrueHannah Spearritt Hannah abandoned her music career after S Club 7 split up and focused on her acting career instead.She starred in the films Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London and Seed of Chucky.Hannah then landed a lead role in ITV's Primeval playing Abby Maitland for five seasons.Hannah has also appeared on stage, performing in shows such as One Man, Two Guvnors and The Armour.She began dating her Primeval co-star Andrew-Lee Potts in 2008 but they separated in 2013.That same year, she underwent breast implant surgery that left her suffering from chronic fatigue, memory loss and hair loss, as well as depression and anxiety.After finally getting the implants removed in 2016, she recovered and released a documentary about the experience called: 'Hannah Spearritt: Me & Breast Implants'.She then joined the cast of Casualty, before being cast as Kandice Taylor – the younger sister of established character Karen Taylor – in EastEnders in 2017.Hannah began dating personal trainer Adam Thomas in 2013. They briefly broke up in 2015 before reuniting in 2018.In January 2025, Hannah and her family relocated to Costa Rica where they have been living an off-grid, rustic, and sustainable jungle lifestyle, focusing on farming In July last year, Hannah took part in Celebrity: SAS Who Dares Wins, however she walked off set leaving the show, within hours of day oneThey then welcomed two daughters together named Taya, seven, and Tora, five.In 2022, Hannah attempted to open a holistic café named Earth & Fire in Twickenham, south-west London. But the venture faced setbacks and ultimately failed, coinciding with a period where the family experienced financial difficulties and temporary homelessness. In January 2025, Hannah and her family relocated to Costa Rica where they have been living an off-grid, rustic, and sustainable jungle lifestyle, focusing on farming, spending time outdoors near waterfalls and rivers, and embracing a simple, daily routine.In July last year, Hannah took part in Celebrity: SAS Who Dares Wins, however she walked off set leaving the show, within hours of day one. She took part in the initial 26-foot sea plunge and swim, followed by an overwhelming hostage rescue and extraction exercise at an abandoned compound in Wales. Hannah told producers: 'I'm done' after experiencing a difficult moment on set, which was reported as an overwhelming panic-type episode shortly.Paul CattermolePaul died suddenly of natural causes aged 46 on April 6 2023 – just two months after he and the band announced they were due to go on the reunion tourPaul died suddenly of natural causes aged 46 on April 6 2023 – just two months after he and the band announced they were due to go on the reunion tour. His body was discovered in his ground floor flat in Wareham, Dorset, devastating his bandmates and fans.Paul, who made a living as a tarot card reader after quitting S Club 7 in 2002, was said to have been in 'good spirits' when he was seen at a park close to his home days earlier.His ex-girlfriend and fellow S Club 7 star Hannah was said to be 'in bits' after she was told the news.Following his death, the band rebranded as S Club and vowed to go on with the reunion tour.Back in 2002, Paul sent shockwaves through S Club 7's global fanbase when he spectacularly announced he was quitting the group citing 'creative differences'.He had a rocky road after leaving the band, becoming bankrupt in 2014 and even putting his Brit Award up for sale on eBay saying: 'There's bills to pay.'Paul admitted to trying to sign up to reality shows like I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and Dancing On Ice but was told he wasn't 'famous enough'.He then appeared on Loose Women in 2018 where he admitted he had run out of money and had to borrow a shirt for the show.In 2019, Paul made an emotional appearance on the dating show First Dates Hotel.The star went on a date with music lover Anna but after being let down gently, sobbed on camera and asked for a 'moment' to pull himself together.During the date, Paul, who has previously claimed he was contractually forced to date fellow bandmate Hannah during the height of their fame in the noughties, reminisced about his days as a pop star.Paul told Anna: 'I don't tend to bring up on a date that I have been in a pop group. It's not the thing I want to shout about.'I ended up being in the group for six years. I did leave before the end, I was feeling like I was losing myself and I wasn't very happy at all.'I had the balls to say, "guys I've got to go", but not one of them said but then split in 2006.They appeared to have reunited in June 2015 after being spotted kissing on the tube, but split in November of that year.Previously bandmate Tina said: 'I’m always here for Paul. It is hard when you see someone you’ve worked with look like they’re struggling.'Paul went on to launch a career as a YouTube tarot card reader, asking fans to give him a donation.He created a YouTube channel called Tarot Me This, where he gives regular readings, which he described as: 'Tarot readings for everyone!'Rachel Stevens Since S Club 7 split up in 2003, Rachel Stevens has built a varied career in solo pop music, television, reality shows, theatre, and writing She joined Dancing On Ice in 2022, where she was the third celebrity to be eliminated and she went on to date her professional skating partner Brendyn Hatfield for three years Since S Club 7 split up in 2003, Rachel Stevens has built a varied career in solo pop music, television, reality shows, theatre, and writing.Rachel was reportedly offered a six-figure solo record deal after the band split, and released hit song Sweet Dreams My LA Ex.She also put out tracks More More and Some Girls to great success before her solo career came to an end after her second album in 2005.Rachel then appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2008 where she made it all the way to the end, and came in second place with professional partner Vincent Simone. She was also a guest mentor on The X Factor in New Zealand in 2013 and appeared on both Celebrity Masterchef and Celebrity Mastermind in 2017.In 2019, Rachel joined the cast of theatre show Rip It Up The 70s alongside Louis Smith, Melody Thornton and Lee Ryan.Rachel married her childhood sweetheart Alex Bourne in 2009 and they share daughters Minnie, 12, and Amelie, 15.However, Rachel announced their shock split in July 2022 on Instagram.She joined Dancing On Ice in 2022, where she was the third celebrity to be eliminated.But she went on to date her professional skating partner Brendyn Hatfield for three years before splitting. June 2024, Rachel took a monumental step by performing her first solo headline music set since 2005 at the Mighty Hoopla Festival in London.In September that year, Rachel released her unfiltered autobiography, Finding My Voice where she spoke out candidly about the realities of being in the eye of the 2000s pop storm, her mental health struggles, experiencing historical trauma, and her path toward building personal resilience.Jo O'Meara In November 2008, Jo, Bradley, and Paul formed the spin-off group S Club 3 and had been performing in nightclubs, universities and Butlins holiday camps She underwent several health issues, caused by a back injury from 2002 that flared up again. In 2022, Jo was forced to undergo four surgeries to remove part of a slipped disc in her backJo O'Meara released her debut track What Hurts The Most in September 2005 and it reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart.However, her follow up album Relentless was a commercial failure and she decided to turn to reality TV.She appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2007, where she was accused of racism towards Shilpa Shetty, alongside Jade Goody and Danielle Lloyd.Jo went on to welcome a son called Lenny in May 2008 with her ex Bill Slater.In November 2008, Jo, Bradley, and Paul formed the spin-off group S Club 3 and had been performing in nightclubs, universities and Butlins holiday camps.She supported British healthcare workers during the pandemic by singing songs chosen by them.She underwent several health issues, caused by a back injury from 2002 that flared up again.In 2022, Jo was forced to undergo four surgeries to remove part of a slipped disc in her back.She gave a health update revealing she now needs regular physiotherapy and has permanent damage to her right leg.In 2021, Jo released her second album, With Love, which featured twelve tracks. A year later she signed a new management deal with Saga Entertainment with Jack Corbyn as her personal manager.Tina Barrett After the band split, Tina went MIA for a little while before returning to the spotlight with her debut single Fire in 2012Tina was nearly in another popular band, as she was in original version of Mis-Teeq with Alesha Dixon and Sabrina Washington, but left to join S Club 7.After the band split she went MIA for a little while before returning to the spotlight with her debut single Fire in 2012.She followed that up with Make Me Dance and All Fired Up, before joining S Club 3 with Jo and Bradley.Tina also dipped her toe in musical theatre, appearing in Beauty and the Beast and playing the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz in 2014.She welcomed her son Roman in 2016 with her ex Paul Cashmore, who she dated for six years until 2019.Tina told OK! magazine: 'Walking away from our relationship was so hard, it felt like my whole world caved in.'She added: 'When you have a baby, you have the future mapped out – and then when that doesn’t happen, it’s like your whole world caves in.'I had to decide whether to carry on when it’s not working or end it. Looking back, we did the right thing. The worst thing is clinging on to something when you know it’s not right. It’s heartbreaking.'Tina continued with her music career and released another single Mwah Mwah in January 2020 as well as appearing on the Hit List with Bradley in December 2022.Since 2022, she has kept a low-profile appearing at regional festivals and events.Bradley McIntoshBradley turned to writing music penning hits for JLA and Sugababes' Mutya Buena before becoming an entrepreneur running Citiboy Entertainment and Yoghurt MediaAfter the end of S Club 7, Bradley went on to form another band on the show MTV's Totally Boyband.The boyband was called Upper Street and included members from other disbanded groups like 911, Steps and Another Level.Their single The One got to number 35 in the UK charts and Bradley then turned to writing music, penning hits for JLS and Sugababes' Mutya Buena.Bradley has also become an entrepreneur running Citiboy Entertainment and is director of a company called Yoghurt Media.Bradley is married to Megan Firth, whom he shares nine-year-old Kairo with. Jon Lee Earlier this year Jon reprised the role of Josh Saunders, the son of Julie Bates and stepson of Nigel Bates, on EastEnders In 2025, Jon joined the cast of Celebs Go Dating after being single and celibate for roughly six years following a past heartbreakJon Lee went from S Club 7 to the theatre, where he starred in Les Miserables, Aladdin and Jersey Boys.In 2008 he voiced the part of Max, in the British Disney Channel cartoon series Famous 5: On the Case.In 2010 Jon came out, telling Gay Times: 'It's never needed to be a huge change that I've had to tell everyone about.'Jon went on to play a patient diagnosed with motor neurone disease in Casualty in 2010.He released his debut solo album Fallen Angel in 2013 but it wasn't a big success.In 2017 he performed in band Boys Allowed as part of Let's Sing and Dance for Comic Relief and the following year appeared on ITV's Dinner Date looking for love.A year later he appeared on ITV's Dinner Date.In 2025, Jon joined the cast of Celebs Go Dating after being single and celibate for roughly six years following a past heartbreak. During the series, Jon met hairdresser Jordan Fairhurst, and the two formed an immediate, strong connection but after six months the pair decided to split due to the long-distance logistics. Earlier this year, Jon reprised the role of Josh Saunders, the son of Julie Bates and stepson of Nigel Bates, on EastEnders.He first appeared in 20 episodes of the show from November 1997 to April 1998, before going on to fame as a member of S Club 7.He reprised the role for a special guest stint in May 2026 for the funeral storyline of his stepfather Nigel Bates, reuniting on-screen with his TV mother Julie (Karen Henthorn) and stepsister Clare (Gemma Bissix).