Cheryl was saved by security during a fan encounter at a Girls Aloud concert in Newcastle.
The band member was nearly pulled off the stage during their performance for their highly-anticipated reunion tour.
The iconic pop group, consisting of Cheryl, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh, are currently on their reunion tour – their first as a band since they split in 2013.
During a moment at the concert, Cheryl reached out to a fan in the VIP area – the overly excited fan attempted to her in.
In the footage captured by a fan on X, security had to step in to prevent the singer from falling off the stage.
Following the concert, fans took to social media to express their anger over the situtation.
One wrote: “To the person who tried to pull Cheryl off the stage at Girls Aloud in Newcastle tonight, you are NOT a fan, no real fan would ever dream of doing something so terrible, thank god me and @chris_1987 wasn’t there because we would of probably lost our shit at the person.”
Poor gals life flashed before her eyes pic.twitter.com/q7GuwGwoG2
— Emily (@Emily741_) May 31, 2024
“Thank god she’s ok, whether it was an accident or not, people need to think before they do such stupid things, she could of been seriously hurt.”
“This is NOT ok! Hopes she’s alright,” she added
Last month, the band were in tears at their concert as late band member Sarah Harding’s mum was in attendance.
Sarah tragically died at the age of 39 in September 2021, following a battle with breast cancer.
@dazzlinghazemerch @Girls Aloud gave tribute to SARAH! Manchester was her hometown and her Mum was in the audience tonight 🥺🫶🏻💫#girlsaloud #manchester #sarahharding #thegirlsaloudshow
While the group were performing in Manchester, Cheryl revealed that their bandmates mum, Marie, was in attendance.
The singer told the crowd: “Coming to Manchester has always been an absolute pleasure.”
“It’s a really significant evening for us tonight in many ways. Obviously, we all remember Miss Harding’s hometown is Manchester.”
“She would have been so proud of the reception we’ve had in here tonight, thank you so much Manchester for making it special for her, and for us.”
She continued: “Sarah’s mam’s in here tonight and I’m sure she’s feeling all the love and energy in the room.”
“We love you, Marie. When I come down on that podium, the energy I was hit with I could have just burst out of crying there and then.”
“Thank you for making it bearable, and making it a joyous occasion for us all,” she added.
A source told MailOnline the band wanted Marie to be involved: “The girls wanted to include Marie from start to finish.”
“They wanted her to feel part of all of this and not do anything at all that might not be right for her.”
“Marie, of course, was absolutely thrilled that there would be a tour, but also that Sarah will be very much included in it to the extent that nobody thought would be imaginable.”
They continued: “It was important to the girls that they ran through everything with Marie.”
“They love Sarah so much, it wasn’t an option not to include her in the reunion because she was one of theirs and she loved the band so much.”
“There was sheer jubilation on both sides. Nobody wants to forget Sarah,” they added.
The reunion tour includes a heartbreaking tribute to their late-friend.
As they kicked off in Dublin and hit the stage for the first time to begin their highly anticipated tour, they insisted their friend was with them in spirit.
As it was previously reported, the bandmates ended their set with a heartbreaking rendition of I’ll Stand By You in tribute to Sarah, while footage of her plays on the screens.
However, the band shocked fans with another surprise heartbreaking tribute which left everyone emotional.
@sweetniamh The Promise 🌹 ❤️ #girlsaloud #girlsalouddublin #fyp @Girls Aloud
During their hit song The Promise when it reached the part Sarah sang, a video appeared of her behind the girls.
The four all turned their back to the audience, facing their friend, and watched her sing with them again.
The bandmates have promised to delight fans with a string of their greatest hits on stage, and they also pay tribute to their late bandmate every night of the tour.
