Nadine Coyle has shared a sweet throwback snap of the late Sarah Harding.
Sarah tragically died at the age of 39 in September 2021, following a battle with breast cancer.
The iconic pop group Girls Aloud, consisting of Nadine, Cheryl, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh, are currently on their reunion tour – their first as a band since they split in 2013.
Taking to Instagram ahead of their concert in Newcastle last weekend, Nadine shared a pic of her and Sarah backstage the last time they were at the arena.
She wrote: “This was the last time Sarah & i were in this arena together!!!”
“This was when we finished the show & stayed laughing in our dresses!! ❤️❤️”
She continued: “We are here again tonight & thinking about this time i was lucky enough to get to spend with Sarah!!!”
“When they say love like there is no tomorrow, it makes so much more sense now!! Xx ♥️❤️,” she added.
The highly-anticipated 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.
@sweetniamh The Promise 🌹 ❤️ #girlsaloud #girlsalouddublin #fyp @Girls Aloud
However, the band shocked fans with another surprise heartbreaking tribute which left everyone emotional.
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.
Before kicking off the first night of their tour, Kimberley revealed that their rehearsals had been “emotional”.
Sharing snaps from their preparations, she wrote on Instagram: “Well that’s it. Production rehearsals are done, Dublin here we come! We’ve had the BEST time creating this show for you and being back with my girls has been incredibly emotional but soooooo special.”
“Love you all. Our team of boys dancing with us are honestly incredibly and I can’t wait for you to see them in action!
Praising their creative director Beth Honan, she continued: “You are a legend and a genuine super hero what a privilege to be here 20 years later doing what we love.
“Thanks our whole team that have helped put this show together and supported us I appreciate each and every one of you! Let’s do this!”
The band’s return to performing was confirmed when the group announced a UK and Ireland tour back in November 2023.
