'We have now come to the end of our incredible time together': Girls Aloud confirm split after final reunion gig
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When they last parted ways in 2009, they assured fans they were just 'on hiatus'.
But on Wednesday night, after wrapping their Ten: The Hits Tour, Girls Aloud devastated fans when they announced they would be splitting for good.
Following their gig in Liverpool, the five-piece announced on their Twitter page their time as a group had come to an end.Scroll down for video
It's over! Girls Aloud (L-R) Kimberley Walsh, Cheryl Cole, Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding and Nicola Roberts have officially disbanded
Time to say goodbye: The girls officially called time on their union at their gig at Liverpool's Echo Arena on Wednesday night
They tweeted: 'Dear Alouders, we just want to say from the bottom of our hearts Thank you!! This tour has been an amazing experience and the perfect chance to say thank you for being on this journey with us through a decade.
'It has far exceeded any of our dreams and we hope we are forever your inspiration and reminder that dreams really do glitter!! Your love and support will stay with us forever but we have now come to the end of our incredible time together. Love you lots.'
Earlier that day, Cheryl Cole had hinted the end was in sight with some cryptic tweets.
Big announcement: Girls Aloud announced they were parting ways on Twitter
Goodbye: The band all looked emotional as they embraced each other on stage
It's over: Every member of Girls Aloud sobbed during their final two songs in Liverpool on Wednesday night
She wrote: 'Last show !!! When did that happen ??! It was just 5 minutes ago we were starting rehearsals! Feel like I've been in a time machine.
'And now we're here !! One of my favourite places ever for the last show !! Liverpool!!! LETS GOOOOO...
'To the people that haven't been able to make it, for what ever reason, we feel your support regardless and have done for 10 yrs..
Emotional: Kimberley hugged Sarah as they said a teary goodbye to 10 years in the world of pop
Ladies in red: Cheryl and Kimberley looked positively showstopping as they took to the stage in floor-length scarlet sequin gowns
'To the people that have been to almost as many shows as we have lol let's make this a celebration of the past 10 years
Although the news was somewhat expected given their reluctance to confirm any projects together following the 20-gig tour, fans will understandably be upset.
Girls Aloud confirmed their reunion in October by releasing their video to Something New online, before performing live for the first time in three years during Children In Need.
Reflective: Cheryl praised their fans on her Twitter feed
Checkmate: Both Cheryl and Kimberley showed off their incredible figures in a series of skimpy outfits as they took to the stage on Wednesday night
Moving on: Cheryl admitted she felt as though she had been in a 'time machine' in the 10 years since Girls Aloud started out
They reunited to mark the 10th anniversary of their formation on TV talent show Popstars: The Rivals.
Ahead of their comeback, they last performed as a group when they supported Coldplay at Wembley back in September 2009.
At the time, the girls had already gone on hiatus earlier that year, but briefly reunited for the rock gig.
Despite heavy promotion and appearances on Children In Need and Strictly Come Dancing, their comeback single Something New was beaten to the top by Olly Murs's single Troublemaker.
Emotions running high: It all seemed to be a bit too much for Sarah, with her breaking down in tears at one point
Fierce: The girlband seemed determined to go out in style as they said a final farewell to their fans
A final farewell: The girls made sure to bow out with an incredible final show in Liverpool
Their comeback album Ten charted at No.9
Something New ended up in the No.2 spot, however their follow-up single Beautiful 'Cause You Love Me was their lowest performing release to date, ending up at No.97 in December.
Their new album Ten, a compilation which also features four new tracks, ended up at No.9 in the UK charts following its release.
During their first seven years in the charts, the group had 20 top 10 hits, including four No.1 singles and a No.1 album.
Despite their success in the UK and Ireland, the band were relatively unknown in mainland Europe.
Aside from their 2003 cover of Eighties track Jump for the Love Actually soundtrack, Girls Aloud's biggest hit in Europe has been Sounds Of The Underground hitting number 9 in the Netherlands charts.
Starting out: Girls Aloud with Davina McCall after being put together on Popstars: The Rivals in 2002
Girls Aloud in numbers
Time together: November 2002 - September 2009 and October 2012 - March 2013 (Seven and a half years)
Singles released: 22
Albums released: Seven - five studio albums and two compilations
No. 1 singles: Four
No. 1 albums: One (Out Of Control in 2008)
Lowest charting single: Beautiful 'Cause You Love Me at 97 in December 2012
Marriages: One - Cheryl Cole to Ashley Cole before divorcing in 2010.
Engagements: Nadine Coyle to Jason Bell and Sarah Harding to Tom Crane
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Elegant Cheryl Cole is upstaged by Kimberley Walsh's psychedelic minidress as Girls Aloud party after end of tour and split announcement
By SARAH BULL
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So when it came to celebrating the last night of the show, Girls Aloud went all out to ensure the group was given a fitting farewell.
Cheryl Cole looked elegant in a chic one-shouldered dress for the occasion, but was somewhat upstaged by bandmate Kimberley Walsh, who opted for a psychedelic strapless minidress.
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Elegant: Cheryl Cole kept things simple in a minimalistic dress as she marked the end of the Girls Aloud tour in Manchester on Wednesday night
Upstaged: Cheryl's understated dress was somewhat upstaged by bandmate Kimberley Walsh's minidress
What Cheryl oozed in terms of understated chicness, Kimberley, 31, made up for with eye-popping glamour in her colourful, figure-hugging ensemble,
Kimberley kept the rest of her outfit simple in a pair of black peeptoe heels, and wore her blonde bob in tousled, messy curls as she and the girls partied at Vermilion & Cinnabar in Manchester following their last-ever gig together.
Cheryl also went for a curly down do for the evening out, and highlighted her bronzed skin with her chocolate brown hair.
Eye-popping: Kimberley looked incredibly in the figure-hugging colourful ensemble for the party
Baby got back: Kimberley highlighted her incredible derriere in the outfit, which clung to her curves
The 29-year-old star finished off her look with a pair of nude strappy sandals with metallic embellishments along the arch.
And while Cheryl's dancer boyfriend Tre Holloway was absent from the end of tour celebrations, Cheryl was joined at the event by her mother Joan Callaghan, who looked smart in her black and white dress.
Nicola Roberts, 27, also opted for a monochrome outfit in a Sixties-style striped minidress, which drew attention to her long legs and slim waist.
Keeping it simple: Sarah Harding played it safe in an LBD while Nicola Roberts opted for a black and white striped ensemble
One last party: All five girls posed up inside the event as they marked the end of a hugely-successful tour
Family support: While Cheryl's boyfriend Tre Holloway was absent from the event, her mother Joan Callaghan made an appearance
Sarah Harding, 31, kept things simple for the occasion in an LBD, but added some sex appeal with two thigh splits and a pair of gold heels and jewellery.
Earlier in the evening, the fifth member of the band, Nadine Coyle, expressed her sadness at the tour coming to an end, writing on Twitter: 'Happy tears. I cannot thank you enough. I love seeing all your faces. Ok more tears. I love you all forever. Xxxxx'
The five-piece band announced their split following the end of the tour on their official Twitter page, writing: 'Dear Alouders, we just want to say from the bottom of our hearts Thank you!!
Emotional last night: The girls marked the last night of their Ten anniversary tour in Liverpool on Wednesday night
Split: The five-piece confirmed that they had split following the last night of the show
'This tour has been an amazing experience and the perfect chance to say thank you for being on this journey with us through a decade.
'It has far exceeded any of our dreams and we hope we are forever your inspiration and reminder that dreams really do glitter!!
'Your love and support will stay with us forever but we have now come to the end of our incredible time together. Love you lots.'
The TV manufactured band reunited for the 12 date UK tour after spending three years on solo projects.
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