The Saturdays were formed in June 2007, after auditions were held to find members for the group.
The group was put together through the record label Polydor Records which meant they would have an instant record deal and were signed to Fascination Records, a sub-label of Polydor.
The band began recording their debut album while touring with Girls Aloud on their Tangled Up Tour.
They were also offered songs which were rejected by Girls Aloud.
They said "We all thought it was a bit of a cheek.
Why would we want their rejects? [...]
It's bad enough with all the comparisons being made."
Whilst on tour with Girls Aloud, the band released their first single "If This Is Love".
The song features additional backing vocals from Danish singer Nabiha.
The song charted at number eight on the UK Singles Chart after it sold 14,990 copies in its first week of release.
The single was also the second highest new entry of the week behind Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl" which debuted at number four.
As well as supporting Girls Aloud, the Saturdays also supported the Jonas Brothers at their Hammersmith Apollo gig.

Their debut album, Chasing Lights was released in October 2008 and peaked at number 9 on the UK Albums Chart.
Later the album was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry.
The last track of Chasing Lights, "Why Me, Why Now" was originally a demo by Alex Cartana, but later picked up by the girls.
The Saturdays were often compared to other British female acts such as the Sugababes and Girls Aloud, however they have been praised for their debut album. "
Up" was confirmed to be the second single from the album and first studio version of "Up" premiered on Popjustice on 17 July 2008 in the form of a short clip, after the group previously performed the song, when it was being recorded, live at various gigs in the United Kingdom.
The song then officially premiered in full on 31 August 2008 on BBC Radio 1.
On 19 October 2008 "Up" debuted at number five on the UK Singles Chart with first week sales of 26,593.
In turn outpeaking and outselling previous single "If This Is Love" which debuted at number eight with first week sales of 14,990.
Third single released "Issues" which became a commercial success after charting at number-four.
Both "Up" and "Issues" found themselves gaining a certification of Silver by the British phonographic industry.
In March 2009 the Saturdays released a cover of Depeche Mode's "Just Can't Get Enough" for Comic Relief, the single was a success and charted at number-two on the UK Singles Chart and was also certificated Silver by the BPI. "
Work" was released as the fifth and final single from the album and was their first single to miss the top-ten on the Singles Chart.

Their first headlining tour, The Work Tour, had 27 dates.
McFly's Dougie Poynter, Sandford's boyfriend played bass guitar during "Just Can't Get Enough".
White tripped on some wires back stage and had a foot injury, she remained seated on stage for some shows.
In 2008 and 2009 the Saturdays appeared in adverts for several products including a brand of deodorant, tampons, mobile phones, an operating system, and hair removal products.
The band was named as models for hair removal product, Veet.
The band later became new faces of major campaign of Impulse women's deodorant.
The Saturdays said that fashion is a huge part of the band, saying people look up to them as their icons.
The Saturdays were formed in June 2007, after auditions were held to find members for the group. The group was put together through the record label Polydor Records which meant they would have an instant record deal and were signed to Fascination Records, a sub-label of Polydor. The band began recording their debut album while touring with Girls Aloud on their Tangled Up Tour. They were also offered songs which were rejected by Girls Aloud. They said "We all thought it was a bit of a cheek. Why would we want their rejects? [...] It's bad enough with all the comparisons being made." Whilst on tour with Girls Aloud, the band released their first single "If This Is Love". The song features additional backing vocals from Danish singer Nabiha. The song charted at number eight on the UK Singles Chart after it sold 14,990 copies in its first week of release. The single was also the second highest new entry of the week behind Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl" which debuted at number four. As well as supporting Girls Aloud, the Saturdays also supported the Jonas Brothers at their Hammersmith Apollo gig.
Their debut album, Chasing Lights was released in October 2008 and peaked at number 9 on the UK Albums Chart. Later the album was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry. The last track of Chasing Lights, "Why Me, Why Now" was originally a demo by Alex Cartana, but later picked up by the girls. The Saturdays were often compared to other British female acts such as the Sugababes and Girls Aloud, however they have been praised for their debut album. "Up" was confirmed to be the second single from the album and first studio version of "Up" premiered on Popjustice on 17 July 2008 in the form of a short clip, after the group previously performed the song, when it was being recorded, live at various gigs in the United Kingdom. The song then officially premiered in full on 31 August 2008 on BBC Radio 1. On 19 October 2008 "Up" debuted at number five on the UK Singles Chart with first week sales of 26,593. In turn outpeaking and outselling previous single "If This Is Love" which debuted at number eight with first week sales of 14,990. Third single released "Issues" which became a commercial success after charting at number-four. Both "Up" and "Issues" found themselves gaining a certification of Silver by the British phonographic industry. In March 2009 the Saturdays released a cover of Depeche Mode's "Just Can't Get Enough" for Comic Relief, the single was a success and charted at number-two on the UK Singles Chart and was also certificated Silver by the BPI. "Work" was released as the fifth and final single from the album and was their first single to miss the top-ten on the Singles Chart.
Their first headlining tour, The Work Tour, had 27 dates. McFly's Dougie Poynter, Sandford's boyfriend played bass guitar during "Just Can't Get Enough". White tripped on some wires back stage and had a foot injury, she remained seated on stage for some shows. In 2008 and 2009 the Saturdays appeared in adverts for several products including a brand of deodorant, tampons, mobile phones, an operating system, and hair removal products. The band was named as models for hair removal product, Veet. The band later became new faces of major campaign of Impulse women's deodorant. The Saturdays said that fashion is a huge part of the band, saying people look up to them as their icons.
The Saturdays