It was tough remembering Sarah but it was so important to do that

Kimberley, who has previously starred in Shrek The Musical, has “taken a step back from musical theatre over the last few years”.

- BY DANIEL BIRD

KIMBERLEY Walsh says hearing Sarah Harding's voice on the Girls Aloud reunion tour was a tough, but special moment.

Kimberley, 43, Cheryl Tweedy, 42, Nicola Roberts, 39, and Nadine Coyle, 40, were keen to honour their late bandmate when the group reformed last year.

Sarah died in 2021 aged 39 after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Prior to her death, the singer told her bandmates that they should keep performing and continue the Girls Aloud legacy.

Throughout the reunion tour, fans heard Sarah sing on Something New and The Promise.

She was also the lead vocalist on I'll Stand By You, thanks to a recording the band discovered while preparing for the gigs.

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Kimberley says: "That was a tough moment every night, but we all needed it... we all needed to take that minute. As hard as it was, I loved that part of the show.

"For us, it was so important - we wanted to feel like Sarah was still with us. I do think we achieved that.