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Scottish Sun
a day ago
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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 Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The 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 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. 7 7 Much loved singer Kimberley, 43, has now revealed that she' s keen for a new 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. '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 7 7 7
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- 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
Scottish Sun
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Girls Aloud's Kimberley Walsh, 43, looks incredible as she strips off to a bikini in Ibiza
Scroll to find out what Kimberley has said about the future of Girls Aloud BEACH GODDESS Girls Aloud's Kimberley Walsh, 43, looks incredible as she strips off to a bikini in Ibiza Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GIRLS Aloud star Kimberley Walsh looked incredible as she stripped off to a bikini for a holiday in Ibiza. The singer, 43, showed off her incredible body as she soaked up the sun on a luxury break away. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Kimberley Walsh showed off her incredible bikini body Credit: Instagram 6 The star shared several sizzling snaps from her girls trip to Ibiza Credit: Instagram 6 Kimberley looked stunning in this brown two-piece Credit: Instagram 6 Kimberley shot to fame in Girls Aloud alongside Cheryl, the late Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Nadine Coyle Credit: Getty - Contributor The sexy singer, who is mum to Bobby, 10, Cole, seven, and three-year-old Nate with husband Justin Scott, 42, was enjoying some time with her friends on a girls trip. She shared the holiday with her followers on Instagram, and posted several incredible bikini snaps. In one picture Kimberley - who shot to fame in 2002 on Popstars: The Rivals - showed off her toned, tanned body in a brown bikini. In another, she sizzled in a white two piece. Posting the pics on Instagram, she wrote next to them: "A weekend away with my girls we've waited 6 years for and it was good for the soul. "Spending quality time like this is SUCH a treat. "We laughed till we cried, reminisced and I loved every second of it. "I am SO lucky to have these ladies in my life." Fans immediately rushed to compliment her on the stunning snaps, with one writing: You look incredible!" Watch the heartbreaking moment Girls Aloud's Nadine breaks down in tears live on stage during tour While another added: "Absolutely stunning!" This one said: "Hot stuff!" GIRLS ALOUD REUNION Kimberley was in her early 20s when she found fame in Girls Aloud, along with Cheryl, Nicola Roberts, Nadine Coyle, and the late Sarah Harding. Following Sarah's sad death from breast cancer, aged 39, the band got back together last year for their sell out tour, The Girls Aloud Show. Speaking about reaffirming their friendship, Kimberley told The Sun: 'We all reconnected in a really solid way, and that happens really quickly when you're spending every day together. "I'd still speak [to Nadine], but we'd lost touch on that level. "That was one of the real treats of this whole thing, because I'd forgotten how hilarious she is. She had us howling. 6 Girls Aloud recently reunited to go on tour Credit: Splash 'I loved learning the things we'd missed out on. It's different now that we've got kids." While there were lots of laughs on tour, there were also a lot of tears, as the motivation for going back on the road was to have a celebration of Sarah. 'It was so emotional for us,' Kimberley admitted. 'I'm not going to lie, during rehearsals when it was just us, the dancers and the people close to us, we had to let it all out. "It was tough, but it made us stronger by the time we came to the actual shows." 6 The girls were a huge band in the noughties and still have an army of fans Credit: Getty - Contributor FUTURE OF GIRLS ALOUD When asked about the future of Girls Aloud, Kimberley said: 'We would never have thought we'd have done the tour. 'No chance. It was almost like a bonus for me that I didn't know I needed. "It was so special. So, basically, anything is possible. I think that's the way to live, isn't it?'
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Girls Aloud's Nicola Roberts shares first ever pic with footballer fiancé Mitch – a year on from secret engagement
Nicola gave a follower some recommendations for being boujee in Monaco LUXURY TRIP Girls Aloud's Nicola Roberts shares first ever pic with footballer fiancé Mitch – a year on from secret engagement GIRLS Aloud singer Nicola Roberts has shared her first ever photographs with her businessman fiancé Mitch Hahn. The pop star and Mitch, who is also a semi-professional footballer, joined the Roberts family in Monte Carlo for her dad's 60th birthday. Advertisement 4 Nicola Roberts with her fiancé Mitch Hahn Credit: Instagram @lilcola 4 The Roberts family were celebrating Nicola's dad's 60th birthday Credit: Instagram @lilcola They were blessed with gorgeous sunshine on the feelgood trip, which Nicola shared pictures from on Instagram. One shot saw her sitting opposite Mitch at a long dining table on the terrace of Café De Paris, an elegant brasserie in the heart of the district. Nicola, 39, looked typically classy in black while Mitch smiled opposite her in a taupe T-shirt. Among her pictures was the outside of Monaco's famous casino and part of the Formula 1 track which will be a hive of activity this weekend. Advertisement She wrote: "The most gorgeous Monday in Monaco for my dad's 60th with the whole family. The bestest trip." When one fan asked for recommendations ahead of their own visit, Nicola replied: "Wear trainers or comfy slides for the hill. I love lunch at cafe de Paris. Coffee or a cocktail at hotel du Paris if you want to be super boujee. Have a lovely time." One follower commented: "Gorgeous photos. It looks amazing." Another said: "Looks beautiful, hope you're having a well deserved break girlie and happy birthday to your dad when it comes x." Advertisement A third wrote: "This looks so dreamy!!" Nicola and Mitch have been dating for nearly three years. Last summer Mitch popped the question on a holiday to the South of France. Nicola Roberts looks amazing as she shows off stunning hair transformation A source said at the time: 'Nicola has met her soulmate in Mitch. She couldn't be happier.' Nicola wore the ring for the first time on stage when she performed alongside Cheryl Tweedy, Nadine Coyle, and Kimberley Walsh at Brighton Pride last year. Advertisement The Sun revealed that Girls Aloud reformed in November 2023 to play 29 concerts in memory of bandmate Sarah Harding. Sarah died aged 39 in 2021 after a battle with breast cancer. Nicola and Mitch have kept their relationship out of the spotlight having first been seen together at an Elton John concert in June 2022. As well as being the CEO of accountancy firm Nordens, Mitch played football for Southend United and Grays Athletic and captained Britain to Maccabi European games gold in 2019. Advertisement 4 Nicola got a glimpse of the Monaco F1 circuit Credit: Instagram @lilcola 4 Nicola performing with her bandmates (left to right) Kimberley, Nadine and Cheryl Credit: Splash
