After attracting media attention , Antin negotiated a record deal with Interscope Records in 2003 turning the group into a music franchise comprising Nicole Scherzinger , Carmit Bachar , Ashley Roberts , Jessica Sutta , Melody Thornton and Kimberly Wyatt .
By 2005 the group was lead singer Nicole Scherzinger , with Melody Thornton , Jessica Sutta , Ashley Roberts , Kimberly Wyatt and Carmit Bachar .