Sugababes - Buchanan: 'Ewen Isn't A Sugababe'

The future of British girl group the SUGABABES is looking increasingly uncertain - KEISHA BUCHANAN has denied JADE EWEN will be joining the trio after AMELLE BERRABAH's shock departure earlier this week (begs14Sep09).

Berrabah reportedly walked out on the group for good after missing a string of gigs with the band following a series of rows with Buchanan.

Reports in the British press suggested Eurovision contestant Ewen would replace the 25 year old and was jetting out to Los Angeles to shoot a new video with Buchanan and fellow bandmate Heidi Range.

But founding member Buchanan has shot down the rumours.

She tells Britain's News of the World newspaper, "It's not true she's joining. She's a friend of mine but no, I'm not a liar. It's completely false, that's the honest to God truth. One hundred per cent."

The group's record company Island is due to make a big announcement on the future of the band in the next couple of days - fuelling speculation they may split.

A source adds, "There's crunch talks being held at the moment. Keisha doesn't know if she can deal with the stress of a new member joining if Amelle leaves. It seems like the perfect time for the band to end.

"They're not best mates but as far as Amelle is concerned she's a Sugababe for the moment while they sort everything out."