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[JosephBoone]

If you weren't familiar with the band, you wouldn't really have been aware there was an extra member. The only lines Hannah had on any of the songs performed were on Bring It All Back and Tina picked those up with ease. It's not a problem in my eyes, though, she was treated just the same as any band member who leaves. One Direction and Little Mix didn't give any mention or attention to their departed members on tour, and even Spice Girls in 2019 didn't actively mention Victoria, the only references were in Wannabe and The Lady is a Vamp.

The O2 evening shows were great but Saturday night was particularly brilliant, what with it being the first of the London shows to go on sale meaning it's the most eager superfans in attendance. The atmosphere was so good and the crowd knew every song! Having seen the show a few times now I think the setlist order could've changed slightly (Don't Stop Movin' in the middle actually worked brilliantly because the SURPRISE of that starting with no notice is genius, but I think maybe These Are the Days should've been after Good Times and the Paul tribute, with Bring It All Back a little later). There was definitely room at least for Show Me Your Colours and maybe a medley - Dance / Gangsta Love / Who Do You Think You Are *.* just imagine! The setlist as it was though was very tight, no toilet break moments (I did see some going during Alive though, their loss to miss out on that incredible mix).

The highlight of yesterday was of course the meet & greet. It was brief, as I knew it would be, but I went away feeling so happy and a little tearful (in a good way!). I felt welcomed immediately by them all, and Jon asked my name. I had him on my left and Jo on my right for the photo (Tina far left, then Rachel followed by Bradley far right). Everything I said sounds exceptionally cliché on paper but it came from my heart and they seemed touched. I remember Rachel paying particular attention to what I was saying and Bradley said it was nice to meet me. I'm nervous to see the photo - I hope I don't look awful in it

I feel sad my experience of this tour is now over but I'm so happy it happened, grateful for the number of memories I've made and for the fact I've spent even just a couple of minutes with five of my childhood heroes (and I met Hannah a few years back at a comic con too). I know they have some plans into next year, and I hope S Club are around for years to come.