Rhona Bennett Exits En Vogue After Being Left Out of Hall of Fame Performance

Rhona Bennett has officially announced her departure from En Vogue, just five days after the group performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony without her. Bennett, 49, said she learned of the Nov. 8 performance at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater only after fans contacted her about her absence. The group appeared onstage with Salt-N-Pepa for “Whatta Man,” yet Bennett—who had a separate event scheduled that day—said she was never informed the performance was taking place.
Bennett described the experience as a moment of clarity and said it contributed to her decision to step into what she called a “new season of creativity, freedom, and contribution.” Her departure follows a year of shifting dynamics within the group, including the February return of founding member Maxine Jones, who reunited with Terry Ellis, Cindy Herron, and Bennett for a four-member configuration earlier in 2025. Jones’ appearance at the Hall of Fame ceremony in Bennett’s absence drew additional attention, particularly given the group’s long history of lineup changes.
During her 22 years with En Vogue, Bennett contributed to the albums Soul Flower (2004) and Electric Café (2018), and performed with the group at major events including the 2020 Billboard Music Awards and the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. She also maintained a thriving career outside the group, founding Personal Power University and releasing her second solo album, Instant Classic, in 2024. With Bennett’s exit, En Vogue continues as a trio of founding members Ellis and Herron alongside the recently returned Jones—reviving speculation about the possibility of a full reunion with original member Dawn Robinson.










