Pop star Louise has stood firm after she, along with fellow bandmate Kelle Bryan, was accused of throwing former Eternal bandmates Easther and Vernie Bennett under a bus after they made transphobic comments and refused to play certain Pride events. In 2023, Eternal was set to regroup as a four-piece
Pop star Louise has stood firm after she, along with fellow bandmate Kelle Bryan, was accused of throwing former Eternal bandmates Easther and Vernie Bennett under a bus after they made transphobic comments and refused to play certain Pride events.
In 2023, Eternal was set to regroup as a four-piece for the first time in years but, after Easther and Vernie refused to play Pride festivals, and objected to supporting the trans community, Louise and Kelle pulled out.
A source at the time said: “Louise’s fan base is 98% gay men. She and Kelle believe everyone is welcome to their shows. It’s a real shame for their fans who have been waiting such a long time for this moment.”
In June 2023, Louise and Kelle received an email from Easther and Vernie, which said they can’t support the LGBTQ community now it has “an alliance with the trans community”, a stance Vernie has been public about on socials.
Speaking to The Independent at the weekend, Louise said: “There are some non-negotiables in my world,” saying how the queer community have supported her since day one. Adding that she believed she would not have a music career without them, and how they really help her in her “darkest moments”. Discussing the failed reunion plans, she added: “I have my path, they have their path. For me, it wasn’t a hard decision to make.”
Louise returned to pop music this year with Confession, a slinky disco track. Stream it now!
