Kevin - The Series One

Intimate Details:

Full Name: Kevin Scott Richardson
Also Known As: Kev!
Date Of Birth: 3 Oct, 1972
Place Of Birth: Kentucky, USA
Likes: Women, dancing (with women) and babies!
Dislikes: Laziness and fake people
First Kiss: The lucky lady was girl called Gina Davison who Kev met in fifth grade at school

Have you ever been in love?

Uh-huh. When? It was like four or five years ago, and it felt great. I felt like I was totally happy when I was with this person.

Have you ever had your heart broken?

Yeah, when I was in eigth grade in high school I took this girl to a dance and as soon as we got there she ran off. I really liked her. She was a lot older than me and I had a massive crush on her, so I guess she kinda broke my heart.

Is it tough not being able to have relationship?

Yeah, it gets lonely. Sometimes you wonder what people's motivation is when they're sucking up to you - you wonder whether they're being genuine. All these people who, in the beginning, wouldn't have given you the time of day suddenly start kissing round you. We just stick with the people who were there in the begining - they keep us grounded and real.

How do you deal with the loneliness?

When we're out on the road, we have each other. Occasionally, we'll party and maybe meet someone and try to date them. We also try to date girls when we're back home. It's not easy, but....well, that's just the way it is. The loneliest times are when you're lying in your hotel bed late at night and you wish you had someone there to cuddle and watch TV with you. I miss the everyday relationship type things.

Do your strong religious beliefs prevent you from having fun?

No. The fact that I was brought up that way means I was instilled with certain morals and certain ways I feel in my heart. I always make decisions based on how my heart feels.

Do you want to settle down eventually and have a family?

I definitely want that some day, because I come from a big family. I love kids - eery time I see a baby I'm like "Aaaaahh". When I was at the airport yesterday, a lady asked if I'd have my picture taken with her baby because I was playing around with her so much. Yeah I definitely want a family some day.

AJ - The Flirty One

Full Name: Alexander James McLean
Also Known As: AJ or Bone
Date Of Birth: 9 Jan, 1978
Place Of Birth: Florida
Likes: Women, women and er, women!
Dislikes: People who believe the boys can't really sing.
First Kiss: When AJ was just four years old, he kissed the little girl next door - but she thumped him one cos she didn't like it at all. Luckily, he hasn't had any complaints since!

You have a reputation as being a bit of a ladies' man. How trustworthy are you?

Hmmm, when I'm in love, I'm very trustworthy. But when I'm not sure about it, I may just go out and have fun. Y'know I'm only 20 and I've still got a lot to learn about love and relationships. But the next girlfriend I find - wherever she may be - I'll wanna settle down with. Not get married, just have a commitment.

What turns you on?

In a woman? D'oh, of course! Her eyes. And I love women with long fingernails cos it feels good on my body. I like a woman who isn't afraid to do something on the spur of the moment - like go skydiving, white-water rafting, or make love naked on a beach in Tahiti. Something just totally off the wall!

Have you ever kissed a fan?

No, I haven't - unless they've lied to me and mad out they're a regular person. I've kissed fans on the cheek, but I've never officially, properly kissed a fan!

Do you think you're good looking?

Do you think I'm good looking? (That's not the question AJ!). I can't answer that (Ok then, yeah). Well there you go. I mean, I think I'm OK. There's a couple of things I wouldn't mind changing like my nose. I've got a big nose. And I'd get a couple of body piercings, if I could find the time and the guts to do it! I'd like to get one right here (pinches bottom lip) and in my eyebrow. A nipple would be possible too!

Howie - The Sweet One

Full Name: Howard Dwayne Dorough
Also Known As: Sweet D or Howie
Date Of Birth: 22 Aug, 1973
Place Of Birth: Florida
Distinguishing Features: Howie has the maddest curly hair in pop and kind word for everyone
Likes: Performing, meeting people and clubbing
Dislikes: Being away from home too long
Love Life: Howie's been in love twice - first with a childhood sweetheart, then with the girlfriend he was seeing when he joined the BsB. Unfortunately, his heavy workload forced them to split.

Are you as sweet as people say?

I don't know! The guys nicknamed me "Sweet D" cos they say I have a big heart. I grew up with a big family, so I've always had a lot of love around me. I've never wanted to hurt people's feelings.

Have you ever been in love

Sure. What does it feel like? It's a good feeling. It's a great feeling knowing somebody loves you especially as it's someone outside your family - someone who has a deeper inner love for you. It's a little bit frightening too, as you don't know exactly how long it's going to last. It's especially hard with my career, y'know, trying to find somebody who'll put up with my schedule. Right now, I'm putting my love on the backburner. My love is my career, and there'll be time for a settled relationship later on.

Do you mind if we ask when you first learnt about sex?

(Shocked) Wow, what kind of......? Wow! I've never been asked that before! Ummm, I guess I learnt things from my friends, but there wasn't any particular age when I learnt everything! This is the '90's, and I think sex is talked about a lot more openly, which is a good thing. At least people aren't naive and they're aware of how they can protect themselves.

Do you want kids one day?

Oh yeah, definitely. I can't see it happening in the near future because my career's really taken off. Planning a family definitely takes timing. I'd hate to have a kid and not be able to be there for him all the time. When I do get married and have a family, I want to be able to devote my time to them.

- Smash Hits

May 1998