The album, also produced by Mike Stock, contains three re-imagined Bucks Fizz tracks and eight original songs, some co-written by the band,one written by band member Cheryl's daughter. The album entered the charts at No.25, their highest chart position for 31 years. The group also performed a third tour throughout 2017 and released three singles during the year. In February 2018, McVay departed from the group as, living in Italy, he found it challenging to be constantly travelling between the UK and Italy. Baker, Nolan and Aston decided to continue to perform as a trio until they find a replacement. In June 2018, Aston was diagnosed with mouth cancer and was to undergo surgery in July to have part of her tongue replaced. By November she had returned to performing with the group. Before her surgery she completed her vocals for the group's next album "Christmas with the Fizz". Consisting of Christmas standards and original tracks with a festive theme, this was released in November 2018 and entered the UK albums chart at No.93. Following Aston's brief departure following her surgery, Baker and Nolan performed as a duo, assisted by backing singers Lance Ellington and Zoe Nicholas. In 2019, the group recorded a third studio album, "Smoke & Mirrors", which was released in the UK and digital platforms on 6 March 2020. The album was released on CD, standard vinyl, limited edition blue vinyl and cassette. In 2020, The Fizz embarked on an 'Up Close and Personal Tour' performing and sharing stories about their life, a fan Q&A and band days. Jay Aston and Mike Nolan featured in a Eurovision Pointless Celebrities special the same year, sadly being eliminated in round one after both failed to give a correct answer.