Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEllie MuirThursday 09 April 2026 23:14 BSTKATSEYE's Manon taking break from group for 'health and wellbeing'Girl group Katseye is set to debut at Coachella without member Manon Bannerman, who is on an extended hiatus announced in February for health and wellbeing reasons.Fans, known as Eyekons, are boycotting and demanding transparency after Bannerman was absent from new promotional materials and removed Katseye references from her social media.Bannerman addressed her absence, stating she is healthy and feels supported by HxG (HYBE and Geffen Records), but cryptically mentioned that “things unfold in ways we don’t fully control.”Speculation suggests Bannerman's departure may be linked to the music industry's treatment of Black women, a view supported by other Black girl group members and industry commentators.Bannerman had previously criticized the work-life balance culture and the scrutiny she faced during training, feeling she constantly had to prove herself.In fullWhat’s going on with Katseye? Manon Bannerman’s Coachella no-show explainedThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in