Official confirmation that Natalie will leave the Rogue Traders has been made by Rogues band member James Ash.

The news comes as the band were expected to take a long hiatus to allow Natalie to attempt new acting roles alongside a solo career.

As many will know the Rogue Traders existed as a band prior to Natalie's involvement with the band in late 2005. Whilst Natalie acted as a catalyst, propelling the Rogue's into the upper reaches of the Aria Charts, the band should still be able to produce the high quality music which helped them get so far.

The changes will allow Natalie to focus on her solo career efforts with more dedication (loosing some of the frantic juggling which she has surrounded herself with in recent months).