May 19th 2024.
Cheryl couldn't hold back her tears as she and her Girls Aloud bandmates paid a touching tribute to their late friend Sarah Harding during the second night of their reunion tour. The emotions were high as they performed their heartfelt rendition of "I'll Stand By You" while a montage of photos of Harding played behind them at the Dublin's 3Arena on Saturday.
A fan in the audience captured the moment and shared it on social media, showing Cheryl visibly weeping as they remembered Harding, who passed away in September 2021 at the age of 39 after battling breast cancer. The fan captioned the post, "Cheryl absolutely breaking our hearts during 'I'll Stand By You' at night 2 of #TheGirlsAloudShow in Dublin @CherylOfficial."
The tour, which has been dedicated to Harding, also includes a special tribute where the four bandmates start to perform their hit song "The Promise" before turning their backs to the audience to watch footage of Harding singing the song on her own.
The heartfelt tributes to Harding have left Girls Aloud fans in tears, with one fan writing, "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." Another fan tweeted, "I'll never be able to listen to 'I'll Stand By You' again without sobbing. #TheGirlsAloudShow."
The tour, which kicked off on Friday, has been a long-awaited reunion for the band's fans. Girls Aloud first reunited with new music over 10 years ago in 2012, and a second reunion was planned for their 20th anniversary. However, those plans were put on hold when Harding was diagnosed with cancer.
Despite the unexpected delay on the first night of the tour due to Dublin motorway closures, fans were thrilled to see the group back on stage together. One fan said, "I'm really excited for it! My boyfriend got us tickets last year for our first anniversary, so it's going to be a great night. We love Girls Aloud, it's fantastic to see them back together again and touring."
The tour, which includes dates in venues across the UK and Ireland, has been a huge success, with the group having to add six extra dates due to "unprecedented demand." The singers first shot to fame in 2002 after winning ITV's show Popstars: The Rivals, and went on to achieve four UK number one singles and a Brit Award for their song "The Promise."
As they continue their reunion tour, the Girls Aloud members are grateful for the support of their fans and are dedicated to giving them an unforgettable experience. As their official account tweeted before the tour, "Rehearsals? Done. Choreography? Ready. Outfits? Fitted. Girls? Aloud. We've been working so hard to make this show special for all of you."
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