EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 1H 6M
Is Manon Leaving KATSEYE? The Drama Explained
from CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show
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. Follow us @cctvpops 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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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. Follow us @cctvpops 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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