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Introduction
Paul Cattermole was a famous English singer and actor. He was best known as being a member of the British group S Club 7 from 1999 until his departure from the group in 2002. Cattermole returned to the group in 2015 for their reunion tour and was due to return in 2023 for a planned second reunion tour before his death.
Early life
| Name | Paul Cattermole |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Occupation | Singer, Actor |
| Age | 46 years |
| Height | 1.75m |
Paul Gerald Cattermole was born on March 7, 1977, until his death on April 6, 2023, at the age of 46 years. Cattermole was born in St Albans, Hertfordshire. He was a member of the National Youth Music Theatre and appeared in “Pendragon” (1994). He studied theatre. Simon Fuller picked him for S Club 7.
Career
Paul Cattermole became a member of S Club 7 after a series of auditions, along with members Tina Barrett, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh, Jo O’Meara, Hannah Spearritt and Rachel Stevens in 1999. During five years they released four number-one singles and one number-one album.
Cattermole and Band also had a series of TV shows, which were: Miami 7, L.A. 7, Hollywood 7 and Viva S Club. Over the five years they were together, S Club 7 had four UK No.1 singles, one UK No.1 album, a string of hits throughout Europe, including a top-ten single in the United States, Asia, Latin America and Africa.
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They recorded a total of four studio albums, released eleven singles and went on to sell over fourteen million albums worldwide. Their first album, S Club, had a strong 1990s pop sound, similar to many artists of their time. However, through the course of their career, their musical approach changed to a more dance and R&B sound.
The concept and brand of the group was created by Simon Fuller, also their manager through 19 Entertainment; they were signed to Polydor Records. Their television series went on to last four series, seeing the group travel across the United States and eventually ending up in Barcelona, Spain. It became popular in 100 different countries where the show was watched by over 90 million viewers. As well as the popularity of their television series, S Club 7 won two Brit Awards.
Cattermole stayed with the band until June 2002. In June 2002, Cattermole reunited with his old school friends and formed the nu metal band Skua—described as having a “Limp Bizkit vibe” as well as comparing their style to Rage Against the Machine. The band split in 2003, after they failed to sign with a record label and the number of shows was low.
After a five-year hiatus, it was announced in October 2008 that O’Meara, Cattermole, and McIntosh were to perform as S Club 3. The group consisted of a series of university and nightclub gigs, where they performed a set list consisting of a selection of songs from their Greatest Hits album. This had been performing in various nightclubs, universities and Butlins holiday camps around the United Kingdom.
Paul Cattermole sang with his own band at a charity concert called ‘The Sounds of Summer’ at ‘The Lord Taverners’ club in London on 27 July 2011. Barrett joined the group for one performance in March 2014, and eventually replaced Paul fully from 2015.
In January 2014, Skua reformed. On 14 July the band released their first single, “Falling”. On 20 July, the released another two singles, “Got Not Choice” and “Out Of Control”. Their debut album, Kneel, was released on 14 October. Due to commitments with S Club 7’s reunion, Skua found themselves lacking a frontman and the project halted having only released one album. The album was promoted only by the band themselves mainly via social media, no record labels were involved.
In October 2014, it was confirmed that the original lineup would reunite for the first time in over a decade for BBC Children in Need. S Club 7 announced their plans for an arena reunion tour, promptly entitled Bring It All Back 2015, which toured the UK in May 2015. After the S Club 7 full reunion tour, Cattermole decided to leave S Club 3 too.
In 2015, Paul Cattermole toured in a production of The Rocky Horror Show in the role of Eddie. He left the tour when received a back injury after a dancer fell on him during a dance number. In a 2018 interview with Loose Women Cattermole revealed that, since leaving The Rocky Horror Show cast, he was “working on odd jobs” to make ends meet, and that he had later found regular work as a station manager for a community radio station in Swanage.
Paul Cattermole also said that he had asked to participate in reality shows such as Celebrity Big Brother, Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing on Ice, but he was not invited to be a contestant. In 2022, it was revealed that Cattermole had begun providing online tarot cards services.
On 10 February 2023, S Club’s social media accounts announced that a major announcement would be made on The One Show on 13 February at 7 pm. Barrett, O’Meara and Stevens also made an appearance at the 2023 Brit Awards on 11 February, reminding viewers to tune in to find out what was happening.
On 13 February, the group revealed on The One Show that they were reuniting to go on tour for their 25th anniversary. The S Club 7 Reunited tour is set to begin at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on 13 October 2023 and culminate with a performance at The O2 Arena in London two weeks later. A second show at The O2 Arena on 27 October was added to the schedule following a huge demand for tickets during the pre-sale period.
On 21 February, 3 additional dates where added due to overwhelming demand. Confirming their reunion tour they said, “We can’t even believe it’s been so long, music and friendship have always been at the core of everything that we’ve ever done.”
Financial issues and bankruptcy
Paul Cattermole had been declared bankrupt in 2014. In January 2018, he auctioned his Brit Award for Best British Breakthrough Act up on eBay, saying “there are bills to pay.” The bidding eventually closed at £66,100 but the winning bidder failed to pay up.
Cattermole also listed his 2002 Brit for “Don’t Stop Movin'” (Best British Single), which hit the same figures, but was ultimately relisted and reportedly sold for a more modest £3,000. Cattermole said that half of the payments would go towards paying bills, but was still deciding what to do with the other half. In February 2018 in an interview with Loose Women, Cattermole admitted the depth of his financial burden and thanked the TV producers for giving him a shirt to wear for the interview.
Personal life and death
Cattermole and Hannah Spearritt first met as members of the National Youth Music Theatre in 1994. At the time, Cattermole was 17 years old and Spearritt was 13. They appeared together in Pendragon. In 1999, Cattermole and Spearritt both were selected as members of a seven-member pop group named S Club 7, where they became good friends.
In May 2001, the friendship developed into a romantic relationship. They kept their relationship a secret for the first six months, waiting until November 2001 to make a public announcement. Their S Club colleagues were supportive of the relationship. Cattermole departed from the group in 2002 but the couple continued to date until early 2006. The couple rekindled for a few months in 2015.
Paul Cattermole cause of death
On 6 April 2023, Paul Cattermole was found unresponsive at his home in Dorset and was pronounced dead later that day. He was 46. No cause of death was immediately known, but police said the death was not suspicious.
Paul Cattermole net worth
How much was Paul Cattermole worth? Paul Cattermole net worth was estimated at around $5 million. His main source of income was from his primary work as a singer and actor. Paul Cattermole’s salary per month and other career earnings were over $400,000 dollars annually. His remarkable achievements earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. He was one of the richest and most influential singers in the United Kingdom. He stood at an appealing height of 1.75m and had a good body weight which suited his personality.
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