Today it has been rumoured that not only is Bryan leaving Westlife (perhaps he and Kerry are going to be the new Renée and Renata, or more likely the new Richard and Judy) but the Sugababes are also about to split. After last month’s brilliant Atomic Kitten news, the pop world will soon be devoid of all annoyances and ready for the arrival of the next generation of poptastic aceness. If only it would really happen that way. As much as I dislike these bands (although the ‘Babes have done some good songs) their disappearance does worry me a little – what if we don’t get any new major pop bands to replace them? What if all we get is more novelty rock bands and gangsta rap? What an upsetting thought!