S Club 7 Reuniting For Summer Tour (Test post)

Rachel Stevens, Tina Barrett, Hannah Spearritt, Paul Cattermole, Jo O'Meara, Jon Lee and Bradley McIntosh - accepted a seven-figure deal to reunite, according to The Mirror.

"The guys have been inundated with approaches and offers over the past three years, but always said no," a source told The Mirror.

"But following a series of talks and meetings, they decided to go for it. What with the Olympics coming up and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert, there's a real British feel-good factor at the moment.

"The band figured it was a case of now or never. And if the gigs go well there is the option to release a new album, plus a Greatest Hits.

"Everyone is really excited - and frantically getting back in shape".

S Club 7 is no doubt hoping to follow in the footsteps of Steps, who enjoyed a successful comeback last year, including a number one album and sell out arena tour.

During their five years together, the stars of Miami 7 achieved four UK number one singles, including Reach, a No 1 album and over 17 million record sales worldwide.