Belinda Carlisle first star to be eliminated from the competition, on March 17. In October 2009, Carlisle took over the role of Velma Von Tussle in London's West End production of "Hairspray" at the Shaftesbury Theatre. She remained with the show till late January 2010 and was replaced by Siobhán McCarthy. Between 2011 and 2012, Carlisle embarked on a United States tour with the Go-Go's, which included concerts at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles in August 2011 and the Hollywood Bowl in September 2012. In March 2013, Carlisle released her first U.S. single in 17 years titled "Sun", an up-tempo pop
Sun (Belinda Carlisle song) on April 1, 2013, via her VEVO account 'Radio Creme Brulee' gave the song 4.5 out of 5, saying ""Sun" is hands down Belinda’s best single in over two decades" Clare Heal of 'Daily Express' said "Sun" is "an infectious slice of electro-pop as memorable as anything from her heyday". Sun (Belinda Carlisle song) "Sun" is the first single released by American singer Belinda Carlisle in 15 years and is included on a new US compilation album, "ICON: The Best Of" and a new UK compilation album "The Collection". On March 13, 2013, following a lengthy break from releasing solo