Stacey McClean facts for kids

Stacey McClean (born 17 February 1989) is an English pop singer. She was a member of the music group S Club 8. Later, in 2009, she appeared on the TV show The X Factor.

Stacey's Music Journey

Starting with S Club Juniors

Stacey McClean was born in Bispham, Blackpool, England. In 2001, when she was 12 years old, she tried out for a new children's pop group called S Club Juniors. She won a spot in the group!

While in S Club Juniors, Stacey and her bandmate Rochelle Humes often wore their hair in its natural curly style. The group released three songs and an album. They also appeared as guests on the TV show Viva S Club.

Becoming S Club 8

After the group S Club 7 split up in 2003, the company 19 Entertainment decided to keep S Club Juniors going. They changed the group's name to S Club 8. Under this new name, they released three more songs and a second album.

In 2004, Stacey and the other members of S Club 8 starred in a children's musical TV comedy called I Dream. This show was filmed in Spain. It had thirteen episodes and was shown on BBC One. S Club 8 stopped making music together in 2005.

Trying Out for The X Factor

In 2009, Stacey McClean auditioned for The X Factor in Manchester. She sang the song "Ain't No Other Man" by Christina Aguilera. Her audition was shown on the 100th episode of the show.

Stacey made it through to the "boot camp" stage. After singing with other people, she moved into the top 50 acts. Then, she had to sing a solo song to try and reach the final 24. She succeeded and made it into the top 24!

Stacey was placed in the "Girls (16–24)" group. Her mentor was Dannii Minogue, who was helped by her sister, Kylie. For the final audition, held in Dubai, Stacey sang "Sometimes" by Britney Spears. However, she was eliminated before the live shows began.

Recent Work and Reunions

In 2010, Stacey worked as a receptionist at the UK radio station talkSPORT. She also continued to sing in her free time. In December 2010, Stacey went on a six-month tour across the UK as part of a stage show called G*Mania.

In late 2012, Stacey, along with former S Club Juniors members Daisy Evans, Aaron Renfree, and Jay Asforis, announced they would reunite as S Club Juniors. Their first performance was in January 2013. They also created an official Twitter page for the group. However, this reunion did not last long due to a lack of public support.

In December 2021, Stacey joined a group called S Club Allstars. She took the place of former S Club 7 member Jo O'Meara.

Stacey's Life

Stacey McClean went to Beacon Hill High School in Blackpool. She used to work as an Admin manager at 106.5 Central Radio in Lancashire and also helped host the breakfast show. She now lives in London. Stacey is a quarter Nigerian.

Stacey was previously married to former footballer Fraser Franks. They had a daughter in 2019. Stacey and Fraser later separated, and their marriage ended. She still uses her married name on social media.

Discography

TV and Radio Appearances

Television Shows

Radio Shows

See also

In Spanish: Stacey McClean para niños