As they prepare to wow fans on the stage again, Girls Aloud talk about their excitement, grief and their plans for their beloved fans
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ALOUD AND PROUD
Pop icons Girls Aloud sent music fans into a frenzy when they announced their comeback after 11 years away.
Now, as they’re set to take the UK and Ireland by storm in May and June with their hugely anticipated 20th anniversary tour – which will visit 12 cities across 30 days – they have stepped out as a formidable four-piece.
Bandmates Cheryl Tweedy, Nicola Roberts, Kimberley Walsh and Nadine Coyle were the talk of the town last Monday when they headed to an event during London Fashion Week.
The singers looked as glamorous as ever as they attended the glitzy Perfect Magazine and AMI Paris do held at 1 Hotel Mayfair’s Dovetale restaurant, and partied the night away together.
And former X Factor judge Cheryl, 40, turned heads with a dramatic new look, as she debuted a chic hairstyle – a choppy full fringe and high bun, switching up her usual lengthy locks.
The mum-of-one paired her striking hairdo with a quirky black dress featuring a lace body and long wrap skirt, and added a pop of colour with a bright pink clutch bag.
Mum-of-three Kimberley, 42, also wowed in an elegant all-black outfit and wore a statement gown featuring an oversized satin bow across the chest and a velvet skirt.
Nadine, 38, shimmered in a metallic frock with a matching choker and pleated skirt, teamed with glittery heels and bag, and Nicola, 38, opted for sparkles too as she modelled a floor-length silver sequinned gown.
Since forming on Popstars: The Rivals in 2002, the five-piece group – which included the late Sarah Harding – shot to fame and achieved 20 Top 10 singles and five BRIT award nominations.
The band then took an initial break in 2009 to pursue other projects before they decided to split for good in 2013.
Revealing the exciting news of their comeback on Instagram in November 2023, the post read, “We’re so excited to announce that we will be touring the UK & Ireland in May and June 2024.
“A celebration of Sarah, our music and our incredible fans. We can’t wait to sing and dance with you all once again – Cheryl, Kimberley, Nadine & Nicola.”
Their return, of course, will inevitably be tinged with sadness, as it will be the first time the quartet will tour without bandmate, S
