Cheryl's secret heartache revealed by Girls Aloud bandmate Nicola Roberts
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Nicola Roberts has spoken out on Cheryl Tweedy's secret heartache. Earlier this year, the girls reunited with their Girls Aloud bandmates Nadine Coyle and Kimberley Walsh to celebrate the band's chart-mauling career over the past two decades. But their tour was also filled with sadness as they honoured their late bandmate Sarah Harding.
The Threads singer tragically died aged 39 – after confirming her initial diagnosis of breast cancer had advanced to various parts of her body. Despite her diagnosis, Sarah continued to put on a fight and updated fans on her condition. Although she was initially responding well to treatment, she sadly died on September 5, 2021, surrounded by her family.
During her treatment, Cheryl, Nicola, Kimberely and Nadine put their differences aside and joined forces to be alongside Sarah as she courageously fought the cruel disease. Sarah had made it clear to her bandmates, who found fame in 2002 on Popstars: The Rivals, that she wanted the band to perform again in her honour, as well as to raise awareness of The Sarah Harding Breast Cancer Appeal.
Now, Nicola, 39, has spoken on how Cheryl's heartache was echoed as she penned an emotional tribute to Sarah which was heard before they performed their 2012 track, Something New. As the band geared up to belt the iconic hit out, a pre-recorded audio clip from Nicola was played across the arenas.
The Runcorn-born singer-songwriter said: "Tonight it is our duty and honour to take you on a magical journey down memory lane. Where you can experience joy, fun, unity, freedom, nostalgia and most importantly, the celebration of our Sarah. A woman so very beautiful, talented, outrageous and courageous.
