Fifth Harmony split to pursue solo projects six years after forming on X Factor

Posting an announcement on their Twitter page today, the band explained in a lengthy message that they wanted to “pursue solo projects.”

The band’s decision may have been influenced by their former member Camila Cabello, who has been hugely successful after leaving the band in December 2016.

Her first solo album Camila debuted at number one in the U.S. in January, with her single Havana taking the number one spot in both the U.S. and the UK.

Band members Ally Brooke, Normani, Dinah Jane, Lauren Jauregui writes:

“After six years going hard, non-stop, we… also realized that in order to stay authentic to ourselves and to you, we do need to take some time, for now, to go on a hiatus from Fifth Harmony in order to pursue solo endeavours.

“We are all very excited and grateful to be able to take this time to learn and grow creatively and really find our footing as individuals. In doing this we are allowing ourselves to gain new experiences, strengths and perspectives that we can bring back to our Fifth Harmony family.”

The singers thanked their fans for their support, explaining:

“Reflecting on the past six years since we started on X-Factor, we’ve realized just how far we’ve come and we appreciate everything so much, more now than ever.

“We’ve really had one hell of a memorable journey together and can’t begin to express our gratitude to y’all for coming along with us on this wild ride.”

“To our Harmonisers, thank you for everything we have been able to build as Fifth Harmony. With your love and encouragement we will continue to build on ourselves, support one another in everything we do, and keep making you proud, each other proud and ourselves proud.

The band members also confirmed that concerts they have scheduled in 2018 will still be going ahead as planned ending the statement with an affirmation of love for their fans.

“We do have some upcoming shows through the end of the year which will still happen as planned, and we can’t wait!

“All our love, from the bottom of our hearts, Dinah Jane, Lauren, Normani and Ally.”