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Manon Bannerman Takes Hiatus Amid Racism Speculation

2/23/2026

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  • Manon Bannerman of KATSEYE announced a temporary hiatus to focus on her health.
  • She reassured fans she is okay, but speculation linked the break to racism after she liked a post addressing these issues.
  • Online reactions are mixed.
  • KATSEYE has no scheduled performances until their Coachella debut in April, a pattern echoed by Black artists in girl groups such as Normani and Leigh-Anne Pinnock.