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They all have sensational figures and Girls Aloud decided to show off their shapes as they took to the stage on the first night of their reunion tour on Thursday.
After putting on an energetic spectacle full of dancing, bright lights and risque outfits, the girls closed the show in elegant red frocks.
After being brought back to the stage for an encore Nicola Roberts, Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Kimberley Walsh and Cheryl Cole closed the concert in Newcastle in their classiest ensemble.
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Back again: Girls Aloud closed the first night of their UK tour in Newcastle, wearing shiny red dresses on Thursday
Wet, wet, wet: Nicola and Nadine were mainly fine as Sarah, Kimberley and Cheryl broke down in tears
The strapless dresses clung to their svelte bodies as the group belted out hits I'll Stand By You and The Promise.
Audience members said that as the show came to a close Cheryl and Kimberley shared a tender hug together as they celebrated a successful first night.
The Geordie and the former Strictly Come Dancing star were overcome with feeling and broke down in tears as Sarah followed suit.
The crying game: It is not clear why the girls began crying but their emotions were running high after the performance
Red riding: Cheryl resembled Jessica Rabbit in her sequin floor length dress
Holding back the tears: The girls broke down in tears as the concert came to a close
However, Nadine and Nicola remained strong and didn't appear to be in need of any tissues.
The end of night outfits were in extreme contrast to what the pop stars wore at the start of the evening.
Dressed in figure-hugging basque style dresses that finished at the top of their thighs, the girls certainly made a sight as they performed their hit tracks on stage.
But while the metallic dresses might have been a new look for the band, the outfits did look like remarkably like one of Beyonc's past stage looks.
Great voice: Nadine got into the swing of things as she showed off her vocal harmony
Where did you get the idea for those? Girls Aloud took to the stage in basque dress that appeared to have taken inspiration from Beyonc
Taking inspiration from somewhere? Cheryl Cole and her band were dressed in basque style dresses with structured hip detail that were similar to a look worn by Beyonc in 2009
In 2009 The American singer performed in 2009 in a gold Thierry Mugler dress, with structured hip detail, a look that the British band appear to have emulated for their tour.
Cheryl Cole, Kimberley Walsh, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts and Sarah Harding for the first night of their Ten Tour in Newcastle.
While Nicola and Kimberley were dressed in gold designs, Cheryl, Nadine and Sarah had on silver versions of the ensembles.
Back on stage: The band, who found fame on Popstars: The Rivals performed at the Metro Radio arena on Thursday night
Working their magic: Nicola's ensemble had a bolero while Nadine's emphasised her long slim legs
Descending from the heavens: The popstars are lowered from the roof of the arena under a huge sign saying Girls Aloud
Skimpy outfits: The recently reformed band perform to a sea of their fans, wearing typically glittery and revealing stage outfits
The dresses, which were embellished with chains and studded detail emphasised the different shapes of the girls, which each a slightly different design.
The band, who found fame on Popstars: The Rivals a decade ago performed their old hits as well as some new material recorded for their anniversary.
Something New, Jump and The Show were all on the set list and the girls finished off the performance with a rendition of The Promise.
VIDEO The Girls finished the show with an emotional tribute
Chief Roberts: Nicola looked particularly fetching in her native American inspired costume
I'll stand by you: None of the girls seemed to mind strutting their stuff in skimpy outfits
Letting go: Cheryl was practically snarling as she threw herself into the routine
Plenty of flesh on show: In another segment of the show the girls emerged in cut out creations with pink tu-tus on
Emotional moment: The girls performed some of their old hits as well as some of their new songs
Angels in the making: The stars all don huge angel wings and headdresses for one number, looking like Las Vegas showgirls
Raunchier than ever: The girls put on their most racy show yet, performing in a number of skimpy and revealing outfits
Got the moves: Sarah, who was nervous about the performance aspect of the tour, got down with a male dancer
It was an emotional night for the band's supporting act, former X Factor star Amelia Lily.
She tweeted: '4 years ago I went to see @GirlsAloud on their promise tour at metro radio arena. 4 years later I'm opening for them on their Ten tour. #wow.'
Looking good: The girls put their acting skills to the test as they looked into the distance
Well organised: Nicola and Sarah looked amazing as they showed off the girl's 1960s groovy style
Back on top: Kimberley and Nadine get back into the spirit of the group, who formed ten years ago last year
She's no angel: The 29-year-old singer was also seen sporting a huge pair of pink wings
The girls received a positive response from both their fans and critics.
Streetnortheast.com wrote: 'Opening the show with Sound of the Underground strapped to a huge, sparkling Girls Aloud sign which was hanging from the rafters, these lovely ladies gave us die-hard fans a night to remember.
'Nicola was the surprise of the evening, often over looked and known as the 'ugly one' she was simply stunning and vocally at the top of her game.'
Chronicle Live said: 'Cheryl, Kimberley, Nicola, Sarah and Nadine took us through nearly two hours of non-stop hits with a catalogue of songs proving why they have been such great ambassadors of British pop.'
Step to it: At one point the quintet were seen sat down singing a slow ballad
Dressed to thrill: The girls were seen leaving back as they performed on stage
Despite the amazing performance it was Cheryl who stole the show once again thanks to her amazing outfits and brand new tattoo.
The local girl used the concert to public display her new artwork for the first time as she had her old lower back tattoo covered up with a couple of huge roses.
Following the performance Sarah and Nicola were swamped by fans as they left their hotels
Party time: Girls Aloud looked ready for a good time as they filled the stage with their colourful costumes
What a warm reception: Sarah and Nadine were seen being greeted by fans outside the hotel on Friday
With her hardcores! Sarah was seen posing for snaps as she made her way to the Metra Arena
Raring to go: Sarah was beaming as she left the hotel following a successful first night of the Girls Aloud Ten tour
Hands on: Nadine was seen holding a fan's hand as she climbed into her car and was clearly loving the buzz outside the girls hotel
GIRLS ALOUD 10... SET LIST
Act 1
Sound Of The Underground
No Good Advice
My Life Got Cold
Wake Me Up
Jump
Interlude (Models music video)
Act 2
The Show (with cat walk)
Love Machine
Whole Lotta History
Can't Speak French
Biology
Interlude (break dancers)
Sexy! No No No
Untouchable
On The Metro
Call The Shots
Interlude (Dancers to Something Kinda Ooh)
Something Kinda Ooh
Call Me Maybe (cover)
Beautiful (Because You Love Me)
Something New
Encore
I'll Stand By You
The Promise
All these costume changes and props mean they KNOW they have lost the chemistry and dynamic they had. Nicola stands way above all of them
- Yoyo , Liberalcity, United States, 22/2/2013 18:30
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