Blue Singer Antony Costa Becomes Third Member Of Boy Band To Declare Himself Bankrupt
Third Member of Blue Files For Bankruptcy
The Huffington Post UK
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Blue star Antony Costa is the latest member of the boy band to file for bankruptcy.
His fellow bandmates Simon Webbe and Duncan James have already declared themselves bankrupt, which means 'Celebrity Big Brother' star Lee Ryan is the only member of the band never to have gone broke.
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Antony Costa
Antony, whose fiancée gave birth to their baby daughter Savannah in June, says declaring himself bankrupt is the best way to secure the future of his family.
“I want to be sure I can provide the best possible future for my family.
“Our former management made a lot of decisions that we as a band have had to be financially responsible for. Whether right or wrong, their personal pursuit in the last two years has led me to instigate proceedings to wipe the financial slate clean and start again.
“I love my family and I love my band, and I look forward to all the exciting things that lie ahead in the near and distant future.”
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Antony (second from left) with his Blue bandmates
Things are looking a lot rosier on the financial front for Antony's bandmate Simon Webbe, who has signed a big money deal to appear on this year's 'Strictly Come Dancing'.
“I want to make my daughter proud and no doubt she will be teaching me a pirouette or two along the way.”
Bankrupt stars
Kerry Katona(01 of11)
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Despite her fortune for her Atomic Kitten days and various relaity TV appearances, Kerry was officially made broke in 2008 when she failed to cough up the final £82,000 of a £417,000 tax bill. A turn as a housemate on 'Celebrity Big Brother' helped her to finally pay off her debts. (credit:Getty Images)
Shane Filan(02 of11)
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Martine McCutcheon(03 of11)
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Martine filed for bankruptcy in in 2013, when she amassed debts of £187,000. (credit:Getty Images)
Stephen Baldwin(04 of11)
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When Stephen defaulted on a mortgage payment in 2009, he filed for bankcruptcy claiming he was $2.3m in debt. (credit:Getty Images)
Joe Swash(05 of11)
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Peter Stringfellow(06 of11)
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Christopher Biggins(07 of11)
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Mike Tyson(08 of11)
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Donald Trump(09 of11)
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He may be a multi-billionaire, but Donald Trump has filed for corporate bankruptcy four times! However, he has never filed for personal bankruptcy. (credit:Getty Images)
Neil Morrissey (10 of11)
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Neil entered into an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) after a property scheme in which he invested collapsed, leaving him millions of pounds in debt. (credit:Getty Images)
MC Hammer(11 of11)
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One hit wonder MC Hammer's living beyond his means meant he was $13m in debt and filed for bankruptcy in 1996. (credit:Getty Images)