Natalie Appleton She had a brief cameo in an episode of "Grange Hill" in 1986. Appleton's father met Melanie Blatt, with whom Nicole had attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School, and heard that Blatt was looking for new members for her girl group. Nicole asked whether her sister could join the group as well. In 1996 both sisters joined Blatt and Shaznay Lewis in forming All Saints. In 2000, Natalie and Nicole appeared in the poorly received film "Honest". All Saints split acrimoniously in 2001 amid much foment and rumour. In their five-year career, the group scored a total of five number
All Saints (group) tensions within the group. By 1994, the complicated recording sessions had produced the group's first single, "Silver Shadow", and they performed throughout the UK. In mid-1995, Rainford departed and ZTT Records dropped the remaining duo from their label. Regardless, Blatt and Lewis set out to find a replacement for Rainford. Conducting many auditions, Blatt's father met Nicole Appleton in May 1996 whom Blatt knew from her days at the Sylvia Young Theatre School. Nicole's sister Natalie subsequently became the fourth member of the group. After forming a new group in May 1996, the four singers met with Karl "K-Gee" Gordon,