KATSEYE’s Manon to take “temporary hiatus” from group to focus on “health and wellbeing”

The group say they will “continue scheduled activities during this time" and will come together again "when the time is right" The post KATSEYE’s Manon to take “temporary hiatus” from group to focus on “health and wellbeing” appeared first on NME. NewsMusic News KATSEYE’s Manon to take “temporary hiatus” from group to focus on “health and wellbeing” The group say they will “continue scheduled activities during this time" and will come together again "when the time is right" By Laura Molloy 21st February 2026 KATSEYE's Manon Bannerman. CREDIT: Michael Tullberg/Getty Images KATSEYE have announced that Manon Bannerman will be taking a “temporary hiatus” from the group to focus on her “health and wellbeing”. READ MORE: KATSEYE: “If you don’t get it, then it’s not for you – and that’s OK” The Grammy-nominated Los Angeles girl group – assembled by Hybe and Geffen Records – shared the news yesterday (February 20) in a statement posted to Weverse. Advertisement The companies wrote that after “open and thoughtful conversations together, we are sharing that Manon will be taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing.” It went on to say that Hybe and Geffen Records “fully support this decision” and that KATSEYE “remains committed to showing up for one another and for the fans who mean everything to us.” During the hiatus, the group will “continue scheduled activities during this time, and we look forward to being together again when the time is right.” Manon announces a temporary hiatus from KATSEYE to focus on her health and wellbeing. pic.twitter.com/8RQ0SfLqUR — Pop Base (@PopBase) February 21, 2026 The group released their ‘Beautiful Chaos’ EP last year. The track ‘Gnarly’ was named as the fifth best song of the year by NME. Recommended Speaking to NME last year, Manon reflected on the track, telling us: “I didn’t expect such a crazy song.” She added: “I was just super excited because I was like, ‘Oh my god, finally we can cuss!’” Elsewhere, the group recently reflected on their rise to fame since winning Dream Academy in 2023, including the dark side of success. “If 1,000 people are, like, sending you death threats, it’s jarring,” Lara told the BBC. “Even if it’s not gonna happen, and it doesn’t mean anything, it’s heavy, and it’s jarring.” The group have also said that they “really hope to” collaborate with Charli XCX in the future, describing her as an “inspiration”. Their breakout hit ‘Gabriela’ was co-written by the ‘Brat’ star and scored the band their greatest chart success to date. Related TopicsKATSEYEPop You May Also Like Advertisement TRENDING The NME 100: essential emerging artists for 2026 ‘Strip Law’ review: Netflix’s animated legal comedy is crude, silly and very funny Confessions of a GAME employee: “My Mario costume had a funky smell” Westside Cowboy’s fun-loving indie rock comes straight from the heart Shoegaze revivalists Glixen are noise-rock giants in the making Advertisement More Stories Music News Sam Fender breaks record to score first Number One single as Charli XCX tops UK album chart Music News Zara Larsson and Perfume Genius plead with Wikipedia over photo choice Film News Charli XCX responds to backlash to attending ‘The Moment’ afterparty with links to Russia Features Leigh-Anne on going independent and her debut solo album: “You’re not going to tell me the kind of artist I should be. I know... Music News Sombr confirmed to perform at the BRITS 2026 Album Reviews Charli XCX – ‘Wuthering Heights’ review: delicious gothic pop for a winter of yearning