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Sophia Laforteza Leaves Katseye, Continuing Band's Recent Departures

The singer’s decision follows Manon Bannerman’s earlier hiatus for personal reasons.

8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Updated: 10 Aug 2026, 18:21AI-generatedWritten by an AI system, editorially responsible — how we work

Archive photo: Sophia Laforteza Leaves Katseye, Continuing Band's Recent Departures — Archive photoPhoto: Warmtoned · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

Sophia Laforteza has announced her departure from the band Katseye, becoming the second member to step away this year. This follows the recent hiatus of fellow bandmate Manon Bannerman, who also left the ensemble for personal reasons.

In her statement, Laforteza cited a need to focus on her mental health and wellness as the reason for her decision. The departures of both members raise questions about the future of the group, which has seen significant changes in its lineup recently.

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