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Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Huge Girls Aloud star reveals she's working on new girlband talent show after reunion
The pop star is also eyeing up another TV role GIRLS Aloud star Kimberley Walsh hinted she's returning to our TV screens in the hunt to find the next best girlband. The pop star, who reunited for a special comeback tour last year in memory of late bandmate Sarah Harding, said she was blown away by the incredible fan reaction and believes the UK needs a new girl group. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 Kimberley Walsh is on the hunt to find the next best girlband Credit: Getty 7 The pop star said she was overwhelmed by fans response to the Girls Aloud reunion Credit: Splash 7 Kimberley has teamed up with Wickes to create her new pink paint Credit: Wickes Much loved singer Kimberley, 43, has now revealed that she' s keen for a new pop talent show to grace our screens, seven years after X Factor ended. Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Kimberley said: "I was chatting to a commissioner the other day and we were chatting about formats. "There is actually a guy that I knew from years and years ago that worked on our Pop Stars: The Rivals programme and we were saying that maybe it's time to create another show that would create a really amazing girl band." Kimberley, who found fame on Popstars: The Rivals in 2002, said she believes there is space for a new singing competition. "I feel like the reaction to us coming back was quite something and none of us really expected it to be quite so huge, which clearly shows people still love girl bands and there's a space for more," she said. "There's just not really any new bands coming out or we're not really seeing them in the mainstream anymore which is a shame I really nice for young boys and girls to have girl bands to aspire to." The Love Machine hitmaker said she'd love to be a panel member - but won't be channeling Simon Cowell's energy. She shared: "I think I'd really enjoy something like that because it's mentoring and I've got a lot of knowledge over the years to give but equally there's a lot of responsibility there and I think I'd be really soft, I wouldn't want to say no to anybody. "I'd have to be the nurturing mother hen, I can't be doing any of the other roles." Last year Kimberley and bandmates Cheryl, 42, Nicola Roberts, 39, Nadine Coyle, 40, reunited for the first time in 11 years - for a special concert for Sarah Harding, after she passed away following a cancer battle in 2021. Iconic girl band to make huge comeback after a decade and have secretly reunited to film video ahead of new album & tour 'The reunion tour was amazing, I feel like we had that incredible moment and it was a way for us to obviously honour Sarah. That was our main focus and we massively achieved that I think," Kimberley said. "People really did feel they were able to celebrate her and that was really special for us. Who knows [if we will reunite], it's really hard to say right now it's not where we're at. "If you had asked me 10 years ago if we'd be doing a tour, last year I'd probably have said no - so you never know, do you. 'I definitely [feel like me and the girls are closer than ever now], we spent all that time last year together, back to like the old days, back to our kind of sisterhood and it's actually been so lovely to reconnect fully. "It was a really special time.' Meanwhile DIY enthusiast Kimberley has tapped into the demand and launched her latest paint colour in collaboration with home improvement retailer, Wickes - Blush Rose – available now for £14 per 2.5L pot. The pop beauty, who has previously taken part in some of the biggest TV reality shows - including Strictly Come Dancing, said she would jump at the chance to do one show in particular. She told us: "I've done a lot of the big shows that I would personally enjoy doing, just because for me, if I'm going to do a show like that it's got to be something that I'm really interested in and really into because it takes a lot of time and dedication. Strictly was amazing. "Nadine [Coyle] was amazing in the jungle - I did not in a million years think she'd be able to cope with it like that, she's terrified of her own shadow but she did so well. "I think for me the hardest thing is being away from the kids, I've got three kids, I think they'd find it really really tough. For me, it's not something I'd ever consider just because of the isolation element of it, being away, it's not the one." Kimberley then teased: "There are always new shows coming up, I think my ultimate is if they did an All Stars Strictly, I'd be like 'sign me up straight away' because I just loved it so much. Maybe they should do that." She took part on the dance show in 2012 and was partnered with Pasha Kovalev, where she finished as one of the runners-up, alongside Denise Van Outen, while Louis Smith won the competition. Elsewhere, Kimberley said she may even be eyeing up a DIY show like Stacey Solomon's BBC show Sort Your Life Out. Taking all things DIY, Kimberley said: "My biggest renovation is my own home, it's a relatively big house to do yourself, I took on the challenge when we moved in 14 years ago and I was having a little break from Girls Aloud at the time. "I just bought the house and had nothing else to do and said 'i'm just going to do it myself'. "It was no mean feat, it was a big challenge to take on, big spaces. I think now that I've done so much of it, nothings really daunting to me now. I just find it actually really therapeutic to decorate and it's almost like my form of mindfulness to just switch off and have a DIY day or decorating day. "I get a real kick out of transforming a space and I just get it in my head that I want to revamp somewhere and there's no stopping me. I do absolutely love it - if you could find the right format that's not existing, for me I'd want to do something that's empowering people to stuff themselves a bit more, rather than me coming in and being like 'look, this is how I can change your space', just showing people the really small changes like repainting a room in a different colour can actually change how you feel in that space. "It would be fun to do a DIY show, they are addictive, people always want to see the finished version. "I've always loved DIY, I used to make interior mood board, I'm still more likely to spend money on the house than myself, that's my passion, that's my first love. "If I wasn't a singer, I always thought if I didn't make it as a singer, I'd be an interior designer, that's what I thought in my head, but now I get to merge both." The Something New singer has teamed up with Wickes to create her latest pain colour. The world has gone mad for all things pink this summer, with #pinkdecor sporting over 32k videos on TikTok as homeowners and renters alike play with pink in their homes. Kimberley said: 'I've always had a soft spot for dusty, vintage pinks - they're already a big part of my own home and so choosing this shade for my Wickes collection felt completely natural. "It's a colour that lifts the mood instantly, bringing little sparks of joy and a burst of energy to any space." 7 Kimberley believes there is space for a new singing competition Credit: Splash 7 The hitmaker is keen for a new pop talent show to grace our screens Credit: Splash 7 Kimberley said she'd also jump at the chance at competing in a Strictly All Stars spin-off Credit: Handout
The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Huge Girls Aloud star reveals she's working on new girlband talent show after reunion
GIRLS Aloud star Kimberley Walsh hinted she's returning to our TV screens in the hunt to find the next best girlband. The pop star, who reunited for a 7 Kimberley Walsh is on the hunt to find the next best girlband Credit: Getty 7 The pop star said she was overwhelmed by fans response to the Girls Aloud reunion Credit: Splash 7 Kimberley has teamed up with Wickes to create her new pink paint Credit: Wickes Much loved singer Kimberley, 43, has now revealed that she' s keen for a new pop talent show to grace our screens, seven years after X Factor ended. Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Kimberley said: "I was chatting to a commissioner the other day and we were chatting about formats. "There is actually a guy that I knew from years and years ago that worked on our Pop Stars: The Rivals programme and we were saying that maybe it's time to create another show that would create a really amazing girl band." Kimberley, who found fame on Popstars: The Rivals in 2002, said she believes there is space for a new singing competition. READ MORE ON KIMBERLEY WALSH "I feel like the reaction to us coming back was quite something and none of us really expected it to be quite so huge, which clearly shows people still love girl bands and there's a space for more," she said. "There's just not really any new bands coming out or we're not really seeing them in the mainstream anymore which is a shame I really nice for young boys and girls to have girl bands to aspire to." The Love Machine hitmaker said she'd love to be a panel member - but won't be channeling Simon Cowell's energy . She shared: "I think I'd really enjoy something like that because it's mentoring and I've got a lot of knowledge over the years to give but equally there's a lot of responsibility there and I think I'd be really soft, I wouldn't want to say no to anybody. Most read in Celebrity "I'd have to be the nurturing mother hen, I can't be doing any of the other roles." Last year Kimberley and bandmates Cheryl , 42, , 39, , 40, reunited for the first time in 11 years - for a special concert for Sarah Harding, after in 2021. Iconic girl band to make huge comeback after a decade and have secretly reunited to film video ahead of new album & tour 'The reunion tour was amazing, I feel like we had that incredible moment and it was a way for us to obviously honour Sarah. That was our main focus and we massively achieved that I think," Kimberley said. "People really did feel they were able to celebrate her and that was really special for us. Who knows [if we will reunite], it's really hard to say right now it's not where we're at. "If you had asked me 10 years ago if we'd be doing a tour, last year I'd probably have said no - so you never know, do you. 'I definitely [feel like me and the girls are closer than ever now], we spent all that time last year together, back to like the old days, back to our kind of sisterhood and it's actually been so lovely to reconnect fully. "It was a really special time.' Meanwhile DIY enthusiast Kimberley has tapped into the demand and launched her latest paint colour in collaboration with home improvement retailer, The pop beauty, who has previously taken part in some of the biggest TV reality shows - including Strictly Come Dancing, said she would jump at the chance to do one show in particular. She told us: "I've done a lot of the big shows that I would personally enjoy doing, just because for me, if I'm going to do a show like that it's got to be something that I'm really interested in and really into because it takes a lot of time and dedication. Strictly was amazing. "Nadine [Coyle] was amazing in the jungle - I did not in a million years think she'd be able to cope with it like that, she's terrified of her own shadow but she did so well. "I think for me the hardest thing is being away from the kids, I've got three kids, I think they'd find it really really tough. For me, it's not something I'd ever consider just because of the isolation element of it, being away, it's not the one." Kimberley then teased: "There are always new shows coming up, I think my ultimate is if they did an All Stars Strictly, I'd be like 'sign me up straight away' because I just loved it so much. Maybe they should do that." She took part on the dance show in 2012 and was partnered with Pasha Kovalev, where she finished as one of the runners-up, alongside Denise Van Outen, while Louis Smith won the competition. Elsewhere, Kimberley said she may even be eyeing up a DIY show like Stacey Solomon's BBC show Sort Your Life Out. Taking all things DIY, Kimberley said: "My biggest renovation is my own home, it's a relatively big house to do yourself, I took on the challenge when we moved in 14 years ago and I was having a little break from Girls Aloud at the time. "I just bought the house and had nothing else to do and said 'i'm just going to do it myself'. "It was no mean feat, it was a big challenge to take on, big spaces. I think now that I've done so much of it, nothings really daunting to me now. I just find it actually really therapeutic to decorate and it's almost like my form of mindfulness to just switch off and have a DIY day or decorating day. "I get a real kick out of transforming a space and I just get it in my head that I want to revamp somewhere and there's no stopping me. I do absolutely love it - if you could find the right format that's not existing, for me I'd want to do something that's empowering people to stuff themselves a bit more, rather than me coming in and being like 'look, this is how I can change your space', just showing people the really small changes like repainting a room in a different colour can actually change how you feel in that space. "It would be fun to do a DIY show, they are addictive, people always want to see the finished version. "I've always loved DIY, I used to make interior mood board, I'm still more likely to spend money on the house than myself, that's my passion, that's my first love. "If I wasn't a singer, I always thought if I didn't make it as a singer, I'd be an interior designer, that's what I thought in my head, but now I get to merge both." The Something New singer has teamed up with Wickes to create her latest pain colour. The world has gone mad for all things pink this summer , with #pinkdecor sporting over 32k videos on TikTok as homeowners and renters alike play with pink in their homes . Kimberley said: 'I've always had a soft spot for dusty, vintage pinks - they're already a big part of my own home and so choosing this shade for my Wickes collection felt completely natural. "It's a colour that lifts the mood instantly, bringing little sparks of joy and a burst of energy to any space." 7 Kimberley believes there is space for a new singing competition Credit: Splash 7 The hitmaker is keen for a new pop talent show to grace our screens Credit: Splash 7 Kimberley said she'd also jump at the chance at competing in a Strictly All Stars spin-off Credit: Handout 7 Kimberley is also eyeing up a new DIY telly show Credit: Wickes
Metro
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Nadine Coyle: 'I'll honour Sarah Harding forever'
Nadine Coyle has vowed to honour Sarah Harding in everything she does, almost five years on from the Girls Aloud star's death. The beloved pop star died in September 2021 at the age of 39 after being diagnosed with breast cancer in August the previous year. Since then, her Sound of the Underground bandmates—Nadine, Cheryl, Kimberley Walsh, and Nicola Roberts—have fundraised in her memory and continue to keep her alive through the group's music. Speaking exclusively to Metro, Nadine, 40, has now declared that 'Sarah will always be honoured' by the girls. It comes after she and her fellow bandmates, who were put together on Popstars: The Rivals in 2002, completed a 30-date tour across the UK and Ireland as a four-piece. Titled The Girls Aloud Show, it was their first tour as a quartet and consisted of all their major hits, also including emotional tributes to Harding throughout. On why Harding simply had to feature in the set, Nadine told us: 'It's so important. She's such a huge part of the band in so many ways, and to not have her there is very surreal.' 'Even talking about it still feels surreal that that's the way that it is,' she admitted. 'And definitely some of the rehearsals and bits that Sarah and I would usually do together, I was doing it with Nicola, and it was difficult; those were some tough days. 'But we definitely knuckled down and tried to just see it for how important it was that we did the tour and did it for Sarah and spent time with the fans.' Nadine has never made any secret of her love for Girls Aloud, declaring even today that it's 'great to still be doing it all these years later'. She added that it's still just as 'fun' to be part of one of the UK's biggest girl bands, despite the 'hard parts' fans aren't privy to. 'You don't see all the work or all the things that go into it, but that's, like, anything. You don't get to see behind the screen and see everybody's jobs.' Nadine proceeded to shrug off 'concerns' with her identity beyond the group, saying she 'feels very confident in [herself] and who [she] is'. 'I have never really had to overthink my identity because it's there. I think if I had been concerned enough to try and conform or try to have myself be something more palatable, I reckon this accent would've gone a long time ago, and it hasn't!', she joked. This summer, the Derry-born musician will headline the Clapham Grand Pride Day Party as part of their celebrations for the LGBTQ+ community. Having always had a loyal LGBTQ+ following, Nadine is no stranger to performing at a Pride event, admitting that it 'wouldn't be summer' without it. 'lt's my third time doing the Clapham Grand, and every time I've done it, it's been such a fun time, and this one, you'll have London Pride, then it will come to Clapham, and you can have a great night there, and we can all hang out together again and have a wonderful time.' Asked about the importance of being an LGBTQ+ ally, Nadine said it's not something that ever 'comes into question'. More Trending 'It is just what it is. It's as natural as anything in the world for me. 'I am so proud of my friends and people who have faced struggles that mean we all get to live in this somewhat peaceful existence. 'I'm really up for people having themselves be whoever it is they feel natural being and enjoying that, and I hope that for myself, and I hope that for everybody else.' Nadine Coyle returns to The Clapham Grand to headline their Pride Day Party on Saturday, July 5, from 5-10pm, as part of the venue's biggest ever day of Pride celebrations. Get all tickets here. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
Scottish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Cheryl Tweedy set for sensational TV return after 5 years as she rebuilds career following shock death of ex Liam Payne
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHERYL Tweedy is set to return to TV after five years — and is in advanced talks to be a mentor on The Voice. The former Girls Aloud singer is being lined up for the 14th series, reuniting with long-time pal Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Cheryl Tweedy is set to return to TV after five years — and is in advanced talks to be a mentor on The Voice Credit: DYMOND 3 Cheryl pictured with her ex Liam Payne in 2016 Credit: Credit: Getty - Contributor 3 Cheryl with rapper and producer Credit: Rex Features The rapper and producer rallied round Cheryl following the death last year of Liam Payne, father to her son Bear. A TV insider told The Sun: ' and Cheryl first worked together 16 years ago and have remained good friends ever since. 'She was the obvious choice to mentor his team when the Battle Rounds return four years after being axed. 'A lot has happened in Cheryl's personal life since she was last working on a talent show — BBC's The Greatest Dancer — so she's taking baby steps to put herself back out there. 'Teaming up with as a guest mentor seems the perfect way to kick-start her comeback.' The ITV series is expected to air in early 2026 and bosses hope to convince Cheryl, 42, to sign up to the show permanently. New coach, Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland, shared pictures from backstage as she started filming last week alongside Sir Tom Jones and McFly pair Danny Jones and Tom Fletcher. Cheryl was devastated when One Direction star Liam, 31, fell from his hotel balcony in Argentina in October. This month, Netflix will screen a show called Building The Band, in which he appears as a guest judge. The insider added: 'It's bittersweet that Cheryl is going to be a guest judge so soon after Liam held the same role in one of his last projects before he died. Cheryl to BLOCK son Bear from inheriting Liam Payne's multi-million pound fortune until he's at least 25 'She knows he would be supporting her every step of the way.' Cheryl's talent show career started on Popstars: The Rivals when she was voted by the public to be a member of new band Girls Aloud in 2002. Simon Cowell snapped her up as a judge on The X Factor aged 24. He then took her to LA for the US version, but she was sacked after just one episode. There was a backlash over her infamous purple flared trousers and orange top and viewers struggled with her Geordie accent.
The Irish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Cheryl Tweedy set for sensational TV return after 5 years as she rebuilds career following shock death of ex Liam Payne
CHERYL Tweedy is set to return to TV after five years — and is in advanced talks to be a mentor on The Voice. The former Girls Aloud singer is being lined up for the 14th series, reuniting with long-time pal 3 Cheryl Tweedy is set to return to TV after five years — and is in advanced talks to be a mentor on The Voice Credit: DYMOND 3 Cheryl pictured with her ex Liam Payne in 2016 Credit: Credit: Getty - Contributor 3 Cheryl with rapper and producer Credit: Rex Features The rapper and producer rallied round Cheryl following the death last year of A TV insider told The Sun: ' and Cheryl first worked together 16 years ago and have remained good friends ever since. 'She was the obvious choice to mentor his team when the Battle Rounds return four years after being axed. 'A lot has happened in Cheryl's personal life since she was last working on a talent show — BBC's The Greatest Dancer — so she's taking baby steps to put herself back out there. Read More on TV 'Teaming up with as a guest mentor seems the perfect way to kick-start her comeback.' The ITV series is expected to air in early 2026 and bosses hope to convince New coach, Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland, shared pictures from backstage as she started filming last week alongside Sir Tom Jones and McFly pair Most read in News TV This month, Netflix will screen a show called The insider added: 'It's bittersweet that Cheryl is going to be a guest judge so soon after Liam held the same role in one of his last projects before he died. Cheryl to BLOCK son Bear from inheriting Liam Payne's multi-million pound fortune until he's at least 25 'She knows he would be supporting her every step of the way.' Cheryl's talent show career started on Popstars: The Rivals when she was voted by the public to be a member of new band Girls Aloud in 2002. Simon Cowell snapped her up as a judge on The X Factor aged 24. He then took her to LA for the US version, but she was sacked after just one episode. There was a backlash over her infamous
