Perrie Edwards, a former member of Little Mix, is slated to appear in the upcoming documentary titled Girlbands Forever on BBC. This announcement has surprised many as stars from other girl groups like Girls Aloud and Spice Girls have turned down the opportunity to participate in the show. Speculation suggests that their reluctance may stem from the less favorable portrayal of boy bands in last year’s documentary, Boybands Forever.
Notably, the previous documentary excluded One Direction, another group that rose to fame through the ITV show X Factor, much like Little Mix. The absence of these newer bands was attributed to the documentary’s focus on the boy band era of the 1990s and 2000s.
Despite expectations of exclusion, Little Mix will be featured in the documentary, which will also delve into the mentioned period. Louis Theroux, the producer, expressed enthusiasm in rediscovering the music and stories from that time, aiming for a celebration of the era’s unique music and talent.
Perrie is not the only star joining the show; Heidi Range from Sugababes, Kéllé Bryan of Eternal, Kerry Katona from Atomic Kitten, Melanie Blatt from All Saints, Su-Elise Nash from Misteeq, and Tulisa from NDubz will also be involved. It is interesting to note that Tulisa’s appearance in the documentary stands out as the sole female member of her band, N-Dubz, not being part of the discussed phenomenon.
Additionally, the documentary will feature industry veterans like Pete Tong, Pete Waterman, and BBC Radio DJ Scott Mills, who have a longstanding presence in the music industry.
The Mirror attempted to reach out to Perrie’s team for comments on her involvement in the documentary but has not received a response. Earlier this month, Perrie shared the news of her second pregnancy on Instagram, with her bandmates congratulating her on the exciting news.
The documentary, Girlbands Forever, is scheduled to air later this year on BBC Two and iPlayer, offering viewers an insightful look into the world of girl bands.