This Morning star Ben Shephard brought viewers the latest “exciting” news on Thursday

This Morning viewers were treated to an exciting start on Thursday (February 27) when host Ben Shephard, alongside Cat Deeley, broke the news that 90s boy band Five are reuniting after 25 years.

Ben Shephard announced the scoop, saying: “News just in, Five will be reuniting and heading on tour and they are here to tell us all about it.”

Cat Deeley couldn’t contain her excitement, even showcasing some of the band’s iconic dance moves, prompting a playful exchange with Ben who questioned, “Is that what they did?” to which she replied, “That’s what they did in my head.”

The conversation turned nostalgic as Ben reminded Cat that she had presented Five with their first ever Brit Award, a memory that brought a huge smile to her face.

After more than two decades since their hiatus, which followed a multi-platinum selling album, Five is set to make a grand return, much to the delight of fans who were left heartbroken by their split, reports Wales Online. Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley

The band is gearing up for a major UK tour this autumn, promising to deliver a blast from the past with hits like ‘If Ya Gettin’ Down’, ‘Everybody Get Up’, and ‘When The Lights Go Out’.

The highly anticipated tour is scheduled to begin in Brighton on Friday, October 31, 2025, with subsequent stops in Bournemouth, Cardiff, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Newcastle, Aberdeen, and Glasgow, as well as a performance at London’s iconic The O2 venue.

Boyband Five reunite
Five are rekindling for a UK tour after 25 years(Image: Five)

Fans will have the opportunity to secure presale tickets starting next Thursday, March 6.The news sent shockwaves of excitement throughout the fanbase, with many taking to social media to express their joy.

On Five’s official page, one enthusiastic fan wrote: “YES! Did anyone else wake up today with this feeling, that better things were coming their way? #5ive#5ivereunion#Five.”

Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard
Cat Deeley celebrated the news on This Morning

Another fan could not contain their excitement as they penned: “ITS HAPPENING @itsfiveofficial #Fivereunion.”

While a third devoted fan shared they’d been awake since the crack of dawn in anticipation, they stated: “Its five official, awake since 5am waiting for the 8am reveal/announcement #five #5ive.”

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