*Former En Vogue member Rhona Bennett has issued a detailed response after being referenced in a People article published on March 29, 2026.
In a lengthy statement posted on her social media on March 30, 2026 (note: some sources show her post going up shortly after the article appeared), Bennett directly addressed comments made by Terry Ellis and other members of En Vogue regarding her departure from the group.
Key Points from Rhona Bennett’s Statement:
- She disputed Terry Ellis’s claim that “She could be here. She chose not to be,” stating that she had always prioritized En Vogue.
- Bennett revealed she worked with the group for approximately five years without a formal operating agreement.
- She clarified that on November 11, 2025, her lawyer received formal notice that the contract offer had been withdrawn. Her public statement followed on November 13, 2025.
- Regarding the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performance, she said she was never informed about it in advance.
- She emphasized that her exit was not due to one specific show, but because the proposed contract terms “were not aligned with my values or a level of mutual respect in the relationship.”
- Bennett highlighted her commitment, noting she “never missed a show” during her 13 years back with the group (except for one New York show that the entire group missed).
Here is Rhona Bennett’s full statement:
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“To my fans and supporters: I’m responding to the recent People magazine article highlighting En Vogue which included statements about me. Let’s start with the statement from Ellis, ‘She could be here. She chose not to be.’ To be clear, I always prioritized En Vogue. I worked with them, in good faith, for the last 5 years or so without an operating agreement (contract) in place. And this was not the first time that a contract between us expired while I still worked for years and garnered trust. I, too, didn’t anticipate that we would part this way. Regarding the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame event, I was not informed of that performance in advance. The suggestion that I declined participation due to a prior engagement is not accurate and was explained in my initial social media response. You can refer to that post. Additionally, the timeline here is important. Ellis says, ‘Next thing we know, we hear on social media that she left, she’s gone.’ This statement is misleading and does not represent what actually occurred. My lawyer received a formal notice from their lawyer that the contract they were offering had been withdrawn on November 11th. I have the email. My social media statement followed on November 13th. So, who walked away? I want to clarify that my departure was not the result of a disagreement over a specific performance. For several months, our legal teams were engaged in contract negotiations. Ultimately, the terms presented were not aligned with my values or a level of mutual respect in the relationship. I never missed a show (except for a NY show that we ALL missed) over the course of the 13 years I was back, and my consistency and commitment to the work speaks for themselves. I have done what I can to keep people’s dignity intact while also ensuring more accurate accounts of our time together. I spent over 20 years being connected to the brand and contributing to the group’s legacy. My position is rooted in self-respect. *Also, I did respond to the rep from People magazine just over an hour after their message was sent. However, I did not receive a response. With transparency, Rhona”
As of March 30, 2026, there has been no official response from the current members of En Vogue.
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