Updated 22 April 2002, 19.03

Calvin
Age: 13
From: Aberdeen

Calvin is a hot-rockin' nu-metaller whose fave bands include Linkin Park and Offspring.

Before being chosen for S Club 8 he'd only appeared in school plays. When not rehearsing with the band, Calvin's normally on his mobile phone or street skating.

Frankie
Age: 13
From: Essex

Frankie's no stranger to showbiz.

She goes to the same school as the cousin of Jo in S Club, and has appeared as a cheerleader on SM:tv. Described as pink, girly and flirty, Frankie admits to being a bit of a shopaholic.

Jay:
Age: 12
From: Chigwell

He may be the smallest in the group but he's also the most talkative!

He was chosen for the group after sending in a video of himself dancing and singing. The celebrity he'd most like to go on a date with is Jennifer Lopez.

Rochelle
Age:12
From: Romford

Rochelle admits to being the group's resident nutter!

Like Frankie she's also no stranger to showbiz, having appeared in Whistle Down the Wind in London and done some modelling. She's dreamt about being a pop star all her life and takes her teddy, Squidge, everywhere with her.

Hannah
Age: 11
From: Newbury

Also known as "Dimples" from when she played the Artful Dodger in a school play, Hannah has always dreamt of stardom.

She's a big fan of the movie Billy Elliott and Coyote Ugly.

Aaron
Age: 14
From: Cornwall

Aaron's a surf dude who likes to spend the summer months on the beach.

He's only ever had one bad accident on his board when he broke his arm and now it sticks out a bit! Aaron's known as the brainy one of the bunch and his fave food is tomato ketchup.

Daisy
Age: 12
From: Chadwell Heath

With her long blonde hair, Daisy's nickname is Barbie.

She's always wanted to be a pop star and has spent many hours on the stage touring with the show Annie. She also admits to having a huge crush on EastEnders star Jack Ryder.