Key facts
- Sophia Laforteza is temporarily stepping away from Katseye.
- Loforteza is leaving for mental health reasons.
- This is the second member departure from Katseye this year.
- Manon Bannerman began a hiatus in February.
- The label stated Laforteza's well-being is the priority.
- Loforteza's situation will be reassessed in September.
Sophia Laforteza, a vocalist for the girl group Katseye, is taking a temporary leave of absence to address mental health concerns. The decision was announced by the group's label, which emphasized that Laforteza's well-being is the primary concern. This marks the second member departure from Katseye this year, following Manon Bannerman's hiatus which began in February. The label indicated that Laforteza's situation will be reassessed in September, at which point her potential return to the group will be evaluated. The group has not provided further details regarding the specific nature of Laforteza's mental health concerns or the timeline for her return beyond the September reassessment.