Contributed anonymously:

In a radio interview today with London radio station Radio 1′s Newsbeat Jenny Frost and Natasha Hamilton from Atomic Kitten clarified that they are not splitting up. Jenny said, “Don’t believe everything that has been in the papers today. We are taking a year’s break. We are not splitting up. We are still the best of friends. Atomic Kitten is still together. We are just taking a year off.”

Atomic Kitten have posted a message to fans regarding their breakup, which they say isn’t gong to be permanent, as Natasha Hamilton says she will be spending more time with her son Josh. The girls reveal Jenny Frost and Liz McClarnon will be looking at various options including solo singles, collaborations and loads of TV and media offers. Their message concludes, “There is no doubt that lots of people will be saying that the girls have split up for good, but the truth is that’s not the plan. Take it from us ‘This is not the end’.”

The Sun reports Atomic Kitten are splitting up after a tour next month. Natasha Hamilton blamed the stress of trying to combine being a mother to son Josh with pop stardom for the break-up. Bandmates Liz McClarnon and Jenny Frost decided to call it a day rather than look for a replacement. “I knew the time would come when I would have to do this,” she said. “I’ve not really had a moment to be with Josh consistently and properly since he was born, having released two albums and six singles since 2002 and promoted them around the world.”

Ratethemusic.com reports Atomic Kitten star Jenny Frost is blaming the busy lives she and longtime boyfriend DJ Dom T for playing havoc with their wedding preparations. “We’ve been together for four years and we’re very happy,” she said. “He’s a total gentleman and a great cook, so we have lots of cozy nights in. We haven’t set a date for the wedding. We’re too busy.”

The Mirror reports Dolce & Gabanna will be providing all the outfits for Atomic Kitten’s forthcoming UK tour which kicks off on February 18th. A spokesman said: “The girls’ exclusive D&G tour wardrobe will range from super-sexy, street-raider micro shorts paired with tight tops, romantic, see-through, chiffon baby-dolls, to hippy-style, bell-bottomed, flower power embroidered jeans and vests in an explosion of colour, glamour and funk!”

In a posting on the girl group’s official website, Atomic Kitten are denying reports Jenny Frost is leaving the group. According to the official statement, “It’s a load of nonsense and we can with 100% accuracy tell you that the AK girls are stronger and happier than ever As you know the girls have just released their 3rd and possibly most successful album so far and are about to embark on a nationwide arena tour as well as countless commitments in other countries around the world – that’s not the actions of a band about to split! We’re not quite sure who the ‘insider’ is that the tabloid got their info from, but we think ‘outsider’ is probably more accurate!”