'THEY SOUND IDENTICAL'
Little Mix slammed by American group G.R.L over similarities between their songs Shout Out To My Ex and Ugly Heart
Fans have taken to Twitter to compare the catchy choruses of both songs
LITTLE Mix’s new single Shout Out To My Ex has sparked an unlikely feud with US group G.R.L.
Following their debut performance of the song on Sunday’s X Factor, similarities between the track and the American girl group’s 2014 single Ugly Heart has divided fans online.
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Making their feelings known, G.R.L hijacked Little Mix’s #ShoutOutToMyEx hashtag by posting #ShoutOutToUglyHeart after the release on Sunday.
Their post caused a stir on social media as fans compared the catchy choruses of both songs.
Although some fans branded G.R.L as “bitter,” many agreed with them calling Little Mix out.
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G.R.L's track Ugly Heart charted at number 11 on the UK Top 40 in 2014.
The song, which has amassed over 50 million views on YouTube, peaked in the charts after former member Simone Battle committed suicide.
A statement from G.R.L founder Robin Antin said: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the loss of Simone Battle of GRL."
Before joining the American group, singer Simone had previously auditioned for X Factor USA.
Simon Cowell told her: “What I like about you is that you really are fearless. I think that you are ambitious, which I love. I think you’re going to work hard. I really, really like you.”
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Twitter user Bullet5350 wrote: “Shout out to my ex clearly took inspiration from Ugly Heart.”
Sharing her views, tweeter SpiffyTiffy said: “Just realized how much the chorus of Shoutout to my Ex sounds like Ugly Heart.”
Another user added: “I listened to both Ugly Heart & Shoutout to my ex so I could annoy Kelly and say they sound a like, but they don't.”
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In the explosive girl power anthem Shout Out to My Ex, Perrie Edwards appears to claim she faked orgasms in bed with ex Zayn – and admits she is unsure whether she ever really loved him at all.
The girls busted out their killer moves on Sunday as they danced all over the stage with a troupe of backing dancers clad in baggy white tshirts and black boots.
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During the song, Perrie also appears to mock the inking of her face which Zayn had on his bicep, which he has since covered up with another tattoo.
The lyrics read: “Guess I should say thank you, For the ‘hate yous’ and the tattoos, Oh baby I’m cool by the way, Ain’t sure I loved you anyway.”
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