Girls Aloud have confessed that even their family and friends didn’t know about their reunion plans – and that they’ve been avoiding people for the past week.
Cheryl Tweedy, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh – plan to tour in May and June 2024 to mark this month, which marks 21 years since they and the late Sarah Harding performed “Popstars: The Rivals.” “won.
During their appearance on Zoe Ball’s Radio Two show on Thursday morning, the foursome discussed their reunion and confessed that the loyalty of their fans was what lured them back to the stage 22 years after they formed.
When Zoe asked how long they kept the news secret, Nicola replied: “For months we didn’t tell our family and our friends, our families didn’t know.”
Nadine then confessed: “When we released the teaser we were ignoring people all week,” while birthday girl Kimberley admitted: “We were ignoring people on the school run,” as the rest of the girls giggled.
Eek! Girls Aloud have confessed that even their family and friends didn’t know about their reunion plans – and that they’ve been avoiding people for the past week
Cheryl Tweedy, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh – plan to tour in May and June 2024 to mark this month, which marks 21 years since they and the late Sarah Harding performed “Popstars: The Rivals.” “won
Then: The girls are pictured in 2002
The girls admitted that listening to a montage of their music made them “emotional” and “excited” while speaking to the radio veteran.
Zoe asked the ladies how the decision to reunite came about, to which they replied: “It’s a crazy experience, we had so many great songs and times together, then the conversation came up and we’re so passionate about it…”
“Then we shot the tour commercial a few weeks ago and it felt very 2002 Sound Of The Underground era.”
Kimberley chimed in: “Over the last few years we’ve experienced a huge outpouring of love and it’s been hard but something has drawn us in,” while Cheryl added: “We’ve felt something between us – a change – it feels magical, let’s go!” ..
“We are so lucky to have our fans and loyalty.” It’s 21 years later. It’s crazy’.
As rehearsals began, Kimberley said: “We start rehearsals in April, that’s a month,” but Nicola said: “I think we need more than a month!” Cheryl replied: “It’s muscle memory… we have it Done a thousand times.”
Zoe asked what they had planned for the tour – the girls admitted it was getting “out of control”. Nadine said: “We’re known for being over the top – flying under the stage, running around the arena…”
“We really want to be punished, but for us it’s all about entertainment.”
Her love: When asked about her son Bear, who she shares with ex Liam Payne, Cheryl said: “Bear is delicious and not a baby anymore. ‘We blinked and there are almost seven of us here!’
When asked about her son Bear, who she shares with ex Liam Payne, Cheryl said: “Bear is delicious and not a baby anymore. ‘We blinked and there are almost seven of us here!’
Zoe asked if her children knew about the tour, Cheryl said: “I couldn’t tell the bear because the whole school would know within half an hour…”
“The BBC played [our show] Tangled Up and we were chatting in our group chat and Bear was lying next to me, looking at my phone and wiggling his ears…
“He said, ‘Mom, can I ask?’ Why all the nudity?’ Then he winced. He was curious as to why Kimberley was there. It was very humbling… He will come to the show. I don’t think I can get away with it [him not coming]’.
Nicola hilariously confessed that when she went into shops, the staff would scold Girls Aloud, leaving her red-faced: “When you’re in a shop and they’re putting on your songs and I think I’m going to take that lipstick away and get out of the business again.
Zoe then told Rylan Clark via Facetime: “He said he would kill me if I didn’t,” before the star responded as he prepared to film This Morning with Alison Hammond.
Here you are! The ladies caused a storm inside the building
He said, “Girls, I want to tell you two things.” I don’t normally speak on behalf of other people, but on behalf of gays, thank you. Then – I want justice for [your song] Untouchable, so we make it to the top 10.”
Speaking about rumors that they would be performing at Glastonbury, Cheryl said: “Can I be honest? Glastonbury didn’t even ask us. I’m sure the people of Glastonbury are asking: “Who asked Girls Aloud?”, while Kimberley added: “We’re waiting to be asked!”
Cheryl revealed they had been discussing the plans for some time but put the idea on hold when Sarah, who died in September 2021, was diagnosed with cancer.
She said in a statement: “We all started talking a few years ago about the possibility of doing something to celebrate Girls Aloud’s 20th anniversary.” The anniversary seemed like a no-brainer for us we would celebrate.
“But when Sarah got sick, everyone’s priorities changed. She passed away a year before the anniversary and it just didn’t feel right, it felt too soon.”
The group plans to use the tour to “celebrate” their late friend.
Strutting their stuff: The girls were seen entering the show on Thursday morning
Cheryl added: “But I think there’s an energy that makes it feel right.” It’s the right time to celebrate Sarah, it’s the right time to celebrate the band and the right time celebrating the fact that we can still do this 21 years later. “This is a great honor in many ways.”
Kimberley said: “Over the last year we’ve felt this wave of love – obviously towards Sarah, but actually towards all of us as a group…
“And I think it has re-ignited something in all of us.” “It feels like something has changed and it seems like the right time to celebrate Sarah and the 20th anniversary that we didn’t back then celebrated.”
The group hopes fans will enjoy the tour as much as they do.
Nadine said: “Girls Aloud is a band that has had such an impact on people’s lives. “We grew up with the band, but so did so many other people.
“For us it’s a shame and a waste not to do something again.” “We want to experience this moment with the fans where we can all enjoy it together.”