The Sun reports organizers of next month’s Gay Pride gig have axed Liberty X after being flooded with hate e-mails after Michelle Heaton’s comments on the recent gay kiss on ‘Coronation Street’, which she argued should have been shown after 9pm. “I am really upset by the reaction. I have loads of gay friends and am in no way homophobic. I was taken out of context and can’t believe how it has all backfired,” Heaton said. “What I meant to say was that homosexuality shouldn’t be exploited or sensationalized. We play at loads of gay charities and have a huge gay fan base. Anyone who knows me knows that I am in no way homophobic. This is a stupid thing that has spiralled out of control and I’m really sorry if any offense has been caused.” Read more.

The Sun has photos of Liberty X members Michelle Heaton and Kevin Simm on Hampstead Heath in London, where they laid out in the sun. Check out the pictures here.

The Sun reports Liberty X has been dumped from sponsoring Renault’s Megane model for a second year. A spokesman for the firm explained: “When the car was launched we saw it as a young, funky brand and at the time Liberty X were upcoming. But we have decided not to renew the contract.”

Liberty X girls Jessica Taylor, Kelli Young, and Michelle Heaton spoke with Top of the Pops about Valentine’s Day and asked if they expect gifts like chocolates or flowers on a date. Jessica says, “Wouldn’t expect it but it’s definitely big bonus points if you do.” Michelle says, “I don’t know. If I went for a first date with somebody and he came to the door with a big bunch of flowers and chocolates I’d think he was a bit weird! Maybe cos I’ve never had it. I’d feel a bit uncomfortable. I’d think, since he’d given me something, so he’d kind of, not expect something in return, but that I’d have to be really nice.”