Steps star Ian 'H' Watkins channels Barbie's Ken as group put on pink display while meeting fans in Greater Manchester

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Ian 'H' Watkins could have been the perfect casting for the upcoming Barbie movie as he channeled Ken on his latest visit to Manchester. The Steps star was in the city with his bandmates as they appeared on BBC Breakfast on Friday morning (August 19).

The group - Ian, Lee Latchford-Evans, Claire Richards, Lisa Scott-Lee and Faye Tozer - were on the BBC One news programme with hosts Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty as they celebrate 25 years since they burst onto the scene in 1997 with pop classic, 5,6,7,8.

And this morning they burst onto our screens as they all donned various shades of pink and purple to appear on the famous red sofa, something Charlie dug at when Naga suggested they had brought the 'energy' to the show and he quipped: "And the colour," to awkward laughs.

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The presenter also didn't seem to believe them when Lisa suggested they 'all get on' as he asked about the dynamic of the group and who has got what role. "Oh come on," he replied as Lisa insisted that they do get on and Claire burst into laughter. "We've been here 25 years, Charlie, so it's working," Lisa hit back.

Talking about their 25ht anniversary and why they have decided to mark the milestone, Faye said: "It's a funny one really because it doesn't feel like 25 years. I mean, sometimes it feels like it but I think when we get on stage you still feel like you're 21, jumping around with the crow in front of you and it does feel incredible.

"But it has been 25 years. You couldn't write it. From the day we did the audition and fronted 5,6,7,8, to still be sat here is..." Faye ended before Charlie pressed more on their first