On March 3, 2008, it was announced via the group's website that Carmit Bachar had left the group, intending to pursue a solo career. At the time of her departure, she had been the longest performing member of the group, joining in 1995 when they were a burlesque act.

Did Carmit leave Pussycat Dolls?

Carmit was a member of the Pussycat Dolls longer than any other performer being that she started in 1995 with the Burlesque show and left in 2008 after five years with the recording group. ... On March 8, 2008, Bachar officially announced her departure from the Pussycat Dolls on the group's official website.

Did Nicole really locked Melody in a closet?

She literally locked Melody in the closet so she would not perform, but the good sis escaped and came to steal the show at the last minute. Nicole was mad she escaped. 'Nicole was giving her that “stay in your lane” look' and 'Sis really stretched them Adlibs as long as she could. '