Blue’s Simon Secretly Dating UK Playmate
The Sun reports Blue star Simon Webbe has been secretly dating Playboy UK Playmate of the Year Natalie Denning for the past six weeks. The singer was guest of honor at Natalie’s 21st birthday bash at London’s Nobu restaurant on Tuesday night. “It’s amazing that no one has found out about them before,” remarked a pal. “They have been an item for the past few weeks. Simon has avoided being photographed with her because he didn’t want everyone to know.”
Simon Set For Big Screen Debut
January 28, 2004 - The Daily Star reports Blue star Simon Webbe is set to appear in a forthcoming motorcycle movie, which begins filming in March. A friend of the singer revealed, “Simon has been part of the band for years but has been working on personal projects too…but he doesn’t want to let the other boys down.”
Bandmates Hope For Simon’s Quick Recovery
October 30, 2003 - The Mirror has more details on Blue star Simon Webbe’s severe viral infection that saw him collapsing at a band rehearsal and get rushed to the hospital for treatment. “The last thing the other boys need now is to get sick, too. They are going to have to stay away from him for a few days to make sure they don’t get ill either,” a source said. “They are all gutted for Simon but obviously they all hope that he gets better for the first night of the tour.”
Blue’s Simon Bothered By Hair Flicking Lil’ Kim
October 24, 2003 - The Mirror reports that during a recent charity Versace fashion show in Italy, Blue star Simon Webbe nearly started an argument with Lil’ Kim. “I was sitting in the audience and I kept feeling something hitting the back of my neck,” Simon explained. “I tried to ignore it for a while, but it kept happening. So I turned round to the person to give them a piece of my mind and realized it was Lil’ Kim flicking her hair. She’s gorgeous so I let it slide!”
Pressure Is Too Much For Blue’s Simon
September 5, 2003 - Blue star Simon Webbe tells the Glasgow Daily Record that he’s ready to quit music because he can’t deal with the pressure of fame. “I really don’t want to do any more of it,” said Simon. “I’ve had enough of it. People say they only want two or three minutes of your time. Buttheyendup staying for about 10 or 15. They just won’t go away. I can’t get any peace.”