May 24th 2024.
As Girls Aloud prepared to embark on their highly anticipated stadium tour, memories came flooding back for the girl group. The moment that stood out the most? When The Cage, a piece of stage equipment, snapped during their first tour back in 2005-2006.
As they kicked off their 20 year anniversary tour, paying tribute to their late bandmate Sarah Harding, the girls couldn't help but reflect on the past. Fans were moved to tears as they remembered Harding, who tragically passed away from breast cancer at the young age of 39 in 2021. One video captured the heartwarming moment when Nadine stepped in to cover Cheryl's solo, showing the strong bond between the group.
But amidst the emotional moments and new memories being made, the girls couldn't forget about the time when everything almost fell apart. It was during their first arena tour when The Cage malfunctioned, leaving them dangling in mid-air. Nadine vividly recalled the terrifying experience as they held onto tiny bars and were suspended 20 feet in the air. "Is this it, is that where it ends?" she remembered thinking.
Cheryl chimed in, remembering how they were "attacked by tiny little seatbelts" and were left screaming for help, but no one backstage could hear them over the loud music. The situation was made even scarier by the fact that the malfunction happened behind a kabuki curtain, so the audience couldn't see what was happening.
Thankfully, they managed to escape unscathed, but the incident left a lasting impression on all of them. As their recent concert in Manchester approached, the girls were joined by a special guest of honor - Harding's mom, Marie Hardman. The venue was close to where Harding grew up and the girls were grateful for the warm reception from the 20,000 strong crowd.
During the concert, Cheryl took a moment to acknowledge Harding's presence and expressed how proud she would have been. "We love you, Marie," she said, as the crowd erupted in cheers.
The tour will continue throughout June, making stops in Cardiff, Newcastle, London, Liverpool, and Glasgow. And for fans who can't make it to the shows, they can tune in to the Girls Aloud Takeover with Rylan on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
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