In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole break down the full Manon Bannerman situation from the beginning: the hiatus announcement, the theories, the leaked storyboard and dance rehearsal footage, the Deuxmoi report, the Zane Lowe interview, the Missy Paramo unfollow, and everything in between. We cover all four theories including the racial mistreatment conversation, the contractual obligations allegations, and the public support pivot. Then we review "Pinky Up," KATSEYE's first release without Manon, and react to their Coachella debut, including the accidental "Wild" project leak and the moment that broke the internet: Manon in the crowd.

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:28 - Pop Star Academy
• 7:38 - The Cut and Nylon Interviews
• 11:39 - Theory: It wasn't Manon's choice to leave
• 13:24 - Theory: Manon genuinely needed a break
• 15:29 - Racially-driven mistreatment and Daniela's father's comments
• 21:25 - Missy Paramo
• 22:40 - Alleged HxG internal memo
• 24:15 - Five-piece performances in South America
• 26:21 - "Pinky Up" pre-production materials leaked
• 29:52 - "Pinky Up" teaser release and Manon Weverse statement
• 32:14 - Deuxmoi report
• 33:15 - Theory: Label is accusing Manon of breach of contract obligations
• 34:55 - Theory: Manon was cut from "Pinky Up" and now she is done
• 39:24 - Zane Lowe Interview
• 40:30 - "Pinky Up" Review
• 49:10 - Coachella set review
• 56:30 - "Wild" announcement leak and what's next for KATSEYE?

References:

• “Pinky Up” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F1ET2XHQfk&pp=ygUQa2F0c2V5ZSBwaW5rIHl1cA%3D%3D
• “Pinky Up” Live at Coachella https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMuLmvR1D_Y&pp=ygURa2F0c2V5ZSBjb2FjaGVsbGE%3D
• NYLON Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6Kvx8fAMdA&pp=ygUNa2F0c2V5ZSBueWxvbg%3D%3D
• Zane Lowe Interview clip: https://x.com/KatseyeSP/status/2042298969783517581?s=20
• @thesimplysimone video about black women in groups https://www.tiktok.com/@thesimplysimone/video/7609430097702997261
• Manon shoutout at Lollapalooza Argentina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovaHpLfEkT4
• “Pinky Up” OT6 Practice Leak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WK2MiQ3AVQ&pp=ygUScGlua3kgdXAgb3Q2IGRhbmNl
• “Pinky Up” Storyboard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msEeY8ngS4Y&pp=ygUTcGlua3kgdXAgc3Rvcnlib2FyZA%3D%3D