Nicola Roberts has thanked Girls Aloud fans for the “most incredible opening night” after they kicked off their reunion tour in Dublin. The girl group – which consists of Nadine Coyle, Cheryl, Kimberley Walsh and Roberts – have dedicated the tour to their late bandmate Sarah Harding, who was diagnosed with cancer and died in September 2021 aged 39. Advertisement The Love Machine hitmakers performed again at the 3Arena in Dublin on Saturday before they travel across the UK with shows in cities including Belfast, Manchester, Cardiff, Glasgow and London.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nicola Roberts (@lilcola) Advertisement Ahead of their second show on Saturday, Roberts posted a series of photos of the foursome performing on the opening night in elaborate white costumes with sequins and ruffles. Each member donned their own take on the outfit, with Cheryl and Coyle opting for a bodysuit style while Walsh wore a jumpsuit version and Roberts a dress variation with a tulle skirt. Advertisement Advertisement In a couple of the images the girl group can be seen standing on individual raised podiums.

Alongside the post, Roberts wrote: “Wow! Thank you for the most incredible opening night! “Dublin, you were everything and knowing some of you have flown in from around the world to be with us at our first show is so special. “In glam getting ready to go again ..

Love these pics of our first costume.” Advertisement The group opened Friday’s show 30 minutes.