Hannah Spearritt 'blindsided' after being forced out of S Club ...

The Norfolk-born singer joined her fellow bandmates back in February when they first announced plans to reform to mark their 25th anniversary.

In April however, member Paul Cattermole, whom Spearritt previously dated, died suddenly from heart complications aged 46.

Shortly after, the group announced that they were rebranding to S Club and continuing with the tour minus Spearitt which a source has claimed was news to her.

“Hannah is devastated,” the insider told The Sun. “She was pushed out and doesn’t understand why. The rest of S Club has been told not to contact her.”

According to them, the first she knew she was out was when her bandmates posted a video to social media telling the rest of the world which she found “hurtful”.

It’s reported that unlike the others who were quick to sign on the dotted line, she had some concerns regarding contracts and was dragging her feet.

“The rest of the band signed their contracts to go on tour in the blink of an eye and said Yes to everything,” they dished.

Adding: “For various reasons, Hannah took her time and pushed back on a few details. Suddenly, without her knowledge, S Club’s comeback was launched without her.”

While it is believed that she has since signed a contract, it is unknown at this stage whether the mum-of-two will rejoin the tour due to feeling “betrayed”.

She recently announced plans to release a tell-all book which is due for release in October when S Club’s tour is due to kick off.

The group meanwhile released their first new music in 20 years as a tribute to Cattermole.

The Standard has contacted a representative for S Club for comment.