Kimberley Walsh has announced she will be taking an extended break from BBC Morning Live ahead of some “interesting business”.
The presenter, 42, revealed she will be away from the show for ‘a while’ as she shared a series of behind-the-scenes snaps with her co-stars.
Kimberley, who rose to fame alongside Cheryl Tweedy, Nadine Coyle and Nicola Roberts in Girls Aloud, will go on tour in May and June with the band in recognition of the 21 years since they and the late Sarah Harding won Popstars: The Rivals .
Announcing the news on Friday, the singer explained: ‘Last Morning Live for a while as I have some business to attend to.
‘What a fabulous series so far and I always love sharing the studio with so many amazing women (and Geth). Happy International Women’s Day.’
Kimberley Walsh, 42, has announced she will be taking an extended break from BBC Morning Live ahead of some “interesting business”.
The presenter revealed that she will be absent from the show for ‘a little while’ as she shared a series of behind-the-scenes snaps with her co-stars.
Kimberley rocked a stylish denim vest and matching flared pants as she posed for a series of photos in the studio.
This week Girls Aloud shared three unreleased songs with the late Sarah Harding, three years after her tragic death from cancer at age 39.
To commemorate their 20th anniversary, the group reissued their acclaimed 2004 album What Will The Neighbors Say? with songs never heard before.
They include Disco Bunny, Baby When You Go, as well as their cover of Chris Isaak’s 1991 classic Wicked Game, the latter of which was due to be released as a single in 2005 before being replaced by their song Long Hot Summer.
The album, which was the group’s second, included hit singles such as Jump, Love Machine and I’ll Stand By You.
Cheryl revealed the group had been discussing reunion plans but put the idea on hold when Sarah, who died in September 2021, was diagnosed with breast cancer.
The group plans to use the tour to “celebrate” their late friend.
Cheryl added: “But now I think there’s an energy that makes it feel good.” It’s the right time to celebrate Sarah, it’s the right time to celebrate the band and the right time to celebrate the fact that we can still do this 21 years later. “It is a great honor in many ways.”
Girls Aloud, consisting of (LR) Nicola Roberts, Cheryl, Kimberley and Nadine Coyle, will go on tour in May and June in recognition of their 21st anniversary.
Announcing the news on Friday, the singer explained: “Last Morning Live for a while as I have some business to attend to” (pictured with Gethin Jones).
This week, Girls Aloud shared three unreleased songs with the late Sarah Harding (pictured in 2017), three years after her tragic death from cancer at age 39.
They include Disco Bunny, Baby When You Go, as well as their cover of Chris Isaak’s 1991 classic Wicked Game, the latter of which was due to be released as a single in 2005.
He comes after Cheryl. revealed that Sara gave her blessing to girls Aloud reunite without her after her death.
Cheryl said during an appearance on Heart Breakfast: “I spoke to Sarah one on one at one point – this was in the latter stages when she was very unwell – and she said to me: ‘I hope you four do something’ when I’m not around. here” and at that moment I couldn’t have that conversation. She was trying to keep her awake.
Amanda said: “I think she would be absolutely delighted that you were doing this.”
Kimberley responded: ‘We always talked about how much she loved Girls Aloud. She loved him.
“It was just the best time for her, we talked a lot about it a few months before she passed away and how much she loved it, she made us watch old videos, the things we had done together, she always said we had an amazing time together.
“Amanda, you’re absolutely right, she would love for us to do this.”
Cheryl revealed that the group had been discussing reunion plans, but put the idea on hold when Sarah, who died in September 2021, was diagnosed with breast cancer (Sarah pictured in 2013).
He revealed that Sarah gave her blessing for Girls Aloud to reunite without her after her death.
They also confirmed that Sarah’s voice would remain unchanged throughout the tour, and that they would not be taking over her “iconic” solo parts.
Nadine explained: “They (Sarah’s vocal parts) will remain the same, her vocal parts are important parts like ‘Walking Primrose’, she is the royal walking primrose and ‘take a walk on the wild side’, she has some iconic parts of Sarah.” . They will be Sarah’s pieces. Why would we do it? They are the parts of it.
Girls Aloud originally formed in 2002 and after winning ITV’s Pop Stars: The Rivals rose to fame, achieving 20 top ten singles and five BRIT Award nominations.
The group took an initial break in 2009 to pursue other projects before disbanding for good in 2013.