What’s Really Going On with KATSEYE? Pinky Up, Manon Out!
CCTV: The Nonstop Pop ShowApril 13, 202601:06:51

What’s Really Going On with KATSEYE? Pinky Up, Manon Out!

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.

Will KATSEYE Succeed? Dissecting Pop Star Academy and Their Underwhelming Debut: https://youtu.be/O7iUwEZfFl4
KATSEYE’s "Gnarly" Is a Mess… or High Art?: https://youtu.be/unX87Q-4qEQ
KATSEYE "Beautiful Chaos" - Does the Music Match the Vision?: https://youtu.be/FlWqU7SXGD4
Baby Voice, ZUCCHINI...Pop Genius or Total Trainwreck? | KATSEYE “Internet Girl” Review: https://youtu.be/SZgfLfsFPFk
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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

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