It was the first British series of the international Popstars franchise and was billed as a documentary on the formation of a modern pop group.

The programme began with audition rounds of aspiring singers performing covers of classic songs before a panel of judges.

[3] Hear'Say went on to sell three million records worldwide, and scored two UK number-one singles before disbanding eighteen months after their formation.

Sullivan is a West End theatre performer, while Foster has made occasional appearances in reality television shows, including The Voice UK in 2013.

Danesh was seen as an early favourite on the show, but was eliminated halfway through the series after performing an 'alternative' version of Britney Spears's "...Baby One More Time" to the judges.

Danesh died aged 41 in 2022 from respiratory arrest caused by inhalation of chloroethane he had used to treat chronic neck pain.