Blue - Ryan Set To Quit Boyband Blue

BLUE singer LEE RYAN is set to embark on a solo career - leaving the British chart-toppers in crisis.

The ALL RISE star, 20, is keen to go it alone in the music industry, without bandmates DUNCAN JAMES, SIMON WEBBE and ANTONY COSTA by his side.

Keyboard player OCTAVE, who has worked on Ryan's new material, says, "Lee's working on his own album and he's really excited about the songs he's come up with.

"He's been at it solidly for six months. I've never seen him so dedicated to one thing.

"He's written a beautiful song called TIME FLIES which he may release early next year (05). It all depends what happens in the group."

But a Blue spokesperson says, "Lee is committed to Blue and is working on their fourth album."