Strictly's Amy Dowden says it 'really hit home' after 'emotional' evening

Amy Dowden has given her verdict on the Girls Aloud tour after attending their Birmingham show. The Strictly Come Dancing professional called the gig "brilliant and fabulous" although candidly admitted it "really hit home at times" in a sweet message to the band.

Cheryl Tweedy, Nicola Roberts, Kimberley Walsh, and Nadine Coyle started their tour last month in celebration of their beloved bandmate Sarah Harding who died from breast cancer aged 39 in 2021. The tour marks 21 years since Cheryl, Nicola, Sarah, Kimberley, and Nadine were voted the winners of ITV's Popstars: The Rivals and formed Girls Aloud.

Girls Aloud last performed together a decade ago for their 10th anniversary with Cheryl, Kimberley, Nadine, Nicola, and Sarah performing together as part of Ten: The Hits Tour. Amy, who was diagnosed with breast cancer after finding a lump days before her honeymoon last year, shared her thoughts about the "emotional" tour on Instagram.

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Sharing a snap of her sharing a hug with Kimberley backstage the 33-year-old told her 663,000 followers: "Such a brilliant, fabulous but also emotional show, which at times really hit home. Thank you @kimberleywalshofficial but also @cherylofficial @lilcola @nadinecoyle. You truly are so beautiful, talented but so sensitive throughout! One amazing show."

"Thank you! So good to catch up with you all but especially Kim also @jakeleigh__ brrrrrrilant! So talented my darling friend."

Commenting on the post one fan wrote: "I was there too! An amazing show with a touching tribute to Sarah," while another said: "I saw you Amy!! It's so good to see you looking so well & living life to its absolute fullest. What a brilliant night it was."

And a third commented: "The way they honour Sarah throughout the show is incredibly moving. amazing show." You can keep up to date with the latest TV and showbiz news by signing up to the newsletter here.