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Steps star Ian H Watkins admits the band were 'exhausted' and 'treated like puppets' at the height of their fame but reveals why the five piece DIDN'T fall victim to the pop band curse


They rose to the top of the charts with their hits Tragedy and Stomp and since forming in 1997 Steps have proved themselves as an unstoppable force.

The five piece made up of Lee Latchford-Evans, Claire Richards, Lisa Scott-Lee, Faye Tozer and Ian H Watkins, have sold over 22 million records worldwide and almost 30 years on still have a huge following. However, while many 90s and noughties pop bands are now speaking out about the toxicity of the industry and lack of artist control, Ian has revealed how the five piece managed to remain 'very much in charge'. Steps star Ian H Watkins has admitted they were 'exhausted' and 'treated like puppets' at the height of their fame but reveals why the five piece DIDN'T fall victim to the pop band curse

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