Girls Aloud pay emotional tribute to Sarah Harding during “epic” reunion tour

Fans have praised Girls Aloud for their heartwarming tributes to the late Sarah Harding. 

Back in November 2023, the pop giants announced that they were going back on the road with The Girls Aloud Show arena tour. 

In an interview with British Vogue, the foursome teased that the show would be a celebration of their discography and a tribute to the late, self-described “wild child” Harding, who sadly passed away from breast cancer in 2021.

“Listen: it’s gonna be unreal. And it’s gonna be the nostalgia of your life,” Cheryl, Kimberley Walsh, Nadine Coyle and Nicola Roberts gushed to the news outlet at the time. 

After months of anticipation, the beloved girl group made their epic return on 17 May at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. 

Splitting the show into three acts, fans were treated to a dazzling evening full of sickening choreography, stunning outfits, and 20 songs from the foursome’s legendary music catalogue.

As promised, the legendary talents delivered several heartwarming tributes to Harding, incorporating her memory throughout the entirety of the show.

During their opening performance of ‘Untouchable’, photos of the late singer were projected onto large screens while they belted out the lyrics on tall podiums.

Harding’s memory was also honoured during the group’s live renditions of ‘Whole Lotta History,’ ‘I’ll Stand By You,’ and ‘The Promise’ – with the last two numbers featuring videos of the late talent singing her parts. 

 

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“Standing feeling all of the emotions you’re feeling. I hope you know it means as much as it means to you,” Kimberley tearfully told the crowd during ‘Whole Lotta History.’ 

Cheryl echoed similar sentiments: “Thank you for your support through everything we went through with Sarah. It’s hard to believe, but it’s such a beautiful thing to be on the stage with these ladies again.” 

It didn’t take long for fans to flock to social media to praise the ladies for their unforgettable performances and heartwrenching tributes to Harding. 

“#TheGirlsAloudShow is one the most iconic things in pop culture this year. All those classic bangers in one show, the heartfelt tributes for Sarah exquisitely executed, Nadine and Cheryl being closer than ever. Those girls are definitely the leaders of the pack,” one person wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. 

 

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Another fan tweeted: “What an absolute joy to see @GirlsAloud in Dublin tonight. Spectacular performance and such a moving tribute to Sarah – her presence was felt from start to finish #TheGirlsAloudShow.” 

A third user added: Seen #TheGirlsAloudShow tonight and I honestly think it might be the best concert I’ve ever been to. The tributes to Sarah had me bawling @GirlsAloud you were unbelievable.

The Girls Aloud Show will run until 30 June, with its last stop taking place in Liverpool, England, at the M&S Bank Arena. 

Check out more fan reactions to the Girls Aloud tour below. 

The most spectacular @GirlsAloud show ♥️ And a stunning tribute to our dear #sarahharding ♥️ #thegirlsaloudshow #girlsaloud #dublin #3arena pic.twitter.com/iQjVp0R1jP

— Cesar R. Gonzalez ???? (@cesargonzalezny) May 19, 2024

We love you Sarah ❤️ #TheGirlsAloudShow pic.twitter.com/DaeLEySNWf

— Evan Murphy (Taylor’s Version) (@PopCultureKingX) May 19, 2024

@GirlsAloud you did not fail to let your fans down. @NicolaRoberts @KimberleyJWalsh @CherylOfficial @NadineCoyleNow thank you for a wonderful night and making @SarahNHarding‘s memory throughout the whole show alive ❤️ #TheGirlsAloudShow #GirlsAloud #3ArenaDublin #May2024 pic.twitter.com/lRomPt6bfw

— Marky (@Marky3330) May 19, 2024

We love you Sarah #TheGirlsAloudShow pic.twitter.com/HiopcuSW6d

— Evan Murphy (Taylor’s Version) (@PopCultureKingX) May 19, 2024

The Girls are back! ???????? ???? @GirlsAloud @CherylOfficial @KimberleyJWalsh @NadineCoyleNow @NicolaRoberts #TheGirlsAloudShow #GirlsAloud pic.twitter.com/vPprefvaBX

— Philip Al (@PhilipAl) May 19, 2024

Sorry but I want to watch #TheGirlsAloudShow every single night for the rest of my life @GirlsAloud x pic.twitter.com/RxmQDRYKSJ

— Jamie Tuohy (@JamieTuohy) May 19, 2024

I could watch this on repeat ???? oh Nadine we love you ????❤️ @NadineCoyleNow #TheGirlsAloudShow https://t.co/1oYVaNDQhZ

— Kirsty Jayne ???????????? (@KirstyAlouder) May 19, 2024

It’s an emotional tribute especially were only the second leg out of the 30 dates of #TheGirlsAloudShow https://t.co/xFpnzjV6i0

— Alouders on Reddit (@AloudersReddit) May 19, 2024

The temptation to find tickets for a UK dats so I can experience last night all over again????#TheGirlsAloudShow pic.twitter.com/6K2TSJPPpm

— Wagaytha Christie (@nagginsnnotions) May 19, 2024

Incredible night. Incredible show. Sarah would have loved this. Thank you @KimberleyJWalsh @CherylOfficial @NadineCoyleNow @NicolaRoberts @GirlsAloud. Came to see you from Czech Republic and what a treat that was. ???????? #girlsaloud #thegirlsaloudshow #dublin pic.twitter.com/L3oR4lX80l

— MJ (@MJ__46) May 19, 2024

Nadine was like I’ll give it a go ???????? #TheGirlsAloudShow https://t.co/urTEsryaxs

— james (@James__GA) May 19, 2024

Wondering when I’m gonna see you again ???? The way they look up at Sarah ???????? #TheGirlsAloudShow pic.twitter.com/pJIEuBwzU2

— Karen (@KazzyGA) May 19, 2024

I sobbed the whole way through Whole Lotta History again tonight ???? Nadine and Kimberley at the end ????❤️???????? @KimberleyJWalsh @NadineCoyleNow #TheGirlsAloudShow #GirlsAloudDublin pic.twitter.com/Artl7nGjoR

— Karen (@KazzyGA) May 19, 2024

Still THAT song almost 22 years later ???????? @GirlsAloud #SoundOfTheUnderground #TheGirlsAloudShow pic.twitter.com/ZWPxga5FKv

— Ste ????✨ (@NannyMcSte) May 18, 2024

I’m in tears with how they hug when walking off. This is such a beautiful tribute to Sarah and I can imagine it was so painful to listen to this outro for them #thegirlsaloudshow

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— Amie ❤️ Nat’s wife (@hopevndyneswife) May 17, 2024

To read GAY TIMES’ exclusive interview with Girls Aloud, click here. 

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