Remember Chantelle Barry From ‘Popstars’?

There’s a question I bet you didn’t think you’d be asked any time soon! Yes, Chantelle Barry is back! You may remember her from the storied first ever season of Australian Popstars, where she kicked butt all the way from Perth – until she was accused of stealing from her fellow Bardot members, and summarily ejected from the group, the show and, seemingly, the industry. Well, you may or may not be pleased to hear that she’s snared herself a gig on the remake of 90210! Which is all well and good, but I had to stifle a laugh when I saw how those jokesters over at news.com.au and the Tele had chosen to describe her career’s turn for the better:

In the biggest steal of her ambitious showbiz career to date, the former Popstars singer has been cast in one of the most anticipated US TV series of the year – the new-look 90210.

“The biggest steal”! You wacky journalistic comedians, you!

In any case, this is as good an excuse as ever to relive some turn-of-the-century brilliance with a bit of vintage Popstars; Chantelle comes in from 7:06, but I’m sure you’ll enjoy the whole thing (particularly pre-Hollywood Sophie Monk!).

Marvel at the polyester stretch fashions (and butterfly clips, and platform ankle boots, and “funky” sunglasses, and frosted lipsticks with brown lipliner, and, and, and…)! Be amazed at Jackie O’s actual niceness prior to being touched by the hand of Kyle! Try desperately to remember who on earth those other two judges were!