With years of keen TV talent show viewing behind us, we know only too well that very often, the runners-up can go on to have a more successful career.
Back in 2002, however, not being picked as the winner was seen as the kiss of death. When Popstars finalists Kelli, Michelle, Tony, Kevin, and Jessica weren't selected to be in the handpicked pop group Hear'Say, it was supposed to be all over for them.
They didn't give up, however, and came together to form Liberty, and all was going pretty well as they went Top 5 with debut hit Thinking It Over, until yet another setback – the name Liberty was already taken by a different band.
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