'A reunion would be too painful': Kimberley Walsh rules out Girls Aloud getting back together because it 'wouldn't feel right' without late bandmate Sarah Harding
- Sarah tragically passed away last September at aged 39, after being diagnosed with breast cancer
- Appearing on Monday's This Morning, Kimberley shut down any hopes of a reunion as she admitted they are 'grateful for the time that we had'
Kimberley Walsh has revealed that a Girls Aloud reunion is off the cards for the band, admitting it would be 'too painful' without late bandmate Sarah Harding.
Sarah tragically passed away last September at aged 39, after being diagnosed with breast cancer, which then spread to other parts of her body.
Appearing on Monday morning's episode of This Morning, Kimberley, 40, explained that she and bandmates Cheryl, Nicola Roberts and Nadine Coyle are 'grateful for the time that we had' but won't be going on without their fifth member.
'A reunion would be too painful': Kimberley Walsh, 40, has ruled out a musical reconciliation of Girls Aloud ... admitting it 'wouldn't feel right' without bandmate Sarah Harding
Talking with hosts Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond during the show, Kimberley discussed Girls Aloud's upcoming 20th anniversary.
Explaining that they weren't celebrtating the milestone, Kimberley detailed the money that she and her bandmates have raised for The Sarah Harding Breast Cancer Appeal.
'We’re not really doing anything to celebrate that for obvious reasons, but what’s been really nice is we’ve been able to still come together and do some really positive fundraising for Sarah’s charity.
Together: Kimberley explained that she and bandmates Cheryl, Nicola Roberts, Nadine Coyle are 'grateful for the time that we had' but won't be going on without their fifth member L-R) Nadine Coyle, Kimberley Walsh, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Cheryl Cole pictured in 2009
Appearance: Talking with hosts Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond during the show, Kimberley discussed Girls Aloud's upcoming 20th anniversary
She explained: 'We’re not really doing anything to celebrate that for obvious reasons, but what’s been really nice is we’ve been able to still come together and do some really positive fundraising for Sarah’s charity'
'It’s been incredible. We’ve funded a whole research project that she wanted us to raise money for. We are really proud of the fact we’ve managed to do that for her.
'We’ve got our Sound of The Underground re-release and all the money’s going to go to breast cancer research and the hospital that looked after Sarah, so that’s been a really good way I think of us finding something positive and a way to channel that.'
Noting that while right now isn't the time, Dermot asked: 'Do you think sometime in the future you might do something to celebrate… you’ve got this incredible fan base who’d love to see you live?'
Dermot asked: 'Do you think sometime in the future you might do something to celebrate… you’ve got this incredible fan base who’d love to see you live?'
Not on the cards: 'We’re so grateful that we had the time that we did and that we can find a way of doing something positive. But I don’t think it’s going to be something that we’ll do'
But shutting down the idea, Kimberley said: 'We were all together, we did a gala for Sarah last weekend and we were all together, and lots of our GA [Girls Aloud] family were there and it just felt really special to have that night, but I just feel for all of us, it would just be too painful.
'We’re so grateful that we had the time that we did and that we can find a way of doing something positive. But I don’t think it’s going to be something that we’ll do.'
Sarah's mother Marie announced the sad news on social media last year, she wrote: 'It’s with deep heartbreak that today I’m sharing the news that my beautiful daughter Sarah has sadly passed away.
Heartwrenching: Sarah tragically passed away last September at aged 39, after being diagnosed with breast cancer, which then spread to other parts of her body (Kimberley and Sarah pictured in 2009)
On-screen: Kimberley donned a black chiffon dress with an orange floral print for the TV appearance, as she discussed Girls Aloud and her recent appearance on The Masked Dancer
Gratitude: She noted being 'so grateful' for the time they had together as a band of five
'Many of you will know of Sarah’s battle with cancer and that she fought so strongly from her diagnosis until her last day.
'She slipped away peacefully this morning. I’d like to thank everyone for their kind support over the past year. It meant the world to Sarah and it gave her great strength and comfort to know she was loved.
'I know she won’t want to be remembered for her fight against this terrible disease – she was a bright shining star and I hope that’s how she can be remembered instead.'
The members of Girls Aloud reunited in Hyde Park in July for the first time in nine years as they paid tribute to the life of their late bandmate Sarah.
Kimberley, Cheryl, Nicole and Nadine and 5k event in order to raise money for breast cancer, marking their first public appearance together since 2013.
Together again: The members of Girls Aloud reunited in Hyde Park in July for the first time in nine years as they paid tribute to the life of their late bandmate Sarah (Nicola, Cheryl and Nadine pictured)
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