She has remained the best of friends with her bandmates Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh since they met on Popstars: The Rivals in 2002.
And Cheryl used Girls Aloud’s 15th anniversary to celebrate the ‘amazing, inspiring gorgeous souls’ that are her two best friends, sharing a flawless selfie of the three girls.
Not pictured in the snap were Nadine Coyle and Sarah Harding – who are rumoured to have clashed with the trio – although she did tag the two other girls in the post.
Paying tribute: Cheryl used Girls Aloud’s 15th anniversary to celebrate the ‘amazing, inspiring gorgeous souls’ that are her two best friends, sharing a flawless selfie of the three girls… but Nadine Coyle and Sarah Harding weren’t pictured
She posted: ‘Crazy how time flies…15 years ago today some of the best, craziest years of my life were just beginning.
‘I had no idea what a life journey I was starting out on. We had some of the most amazing times of our lives and made some incredible pop moments to put the cherry on top..
‘In the end I left with these two amazing, inspiring gorgeous souls and the best friends anyone could ever ask for.
‘You blessed me and I will never be able to thank you enough for the support, love and loyalty you brought to our group.
Sharing the same snap: Kimberley opted for a simple celebratory message
‘I am so proud of what we achieved. @lilcola @kimberleywalshofficial @nadinecoyle @sarahnicoleharding Thank you ❤️ #Girlsaloud15’.
Nicola and Kimberley shared the exact same selfie of the three-piece – while Sarah and Nadine have yet to post online.
Kimberley opted for a simple celebratory message, captioning the picture: ‘Happy 15th Birthday girls @cherylofficial @lilcola @nadinecoyle @sarahnicoleharding so proud of us and all we achieved! #HappyBirthdayGA #GirlsAloud15 #GirlsAloud’.
Nicola enthused: ‘Girls day with these two today. It is crazy to think that 15 years ago today we were getting ready for our last live show on TV before the public decided who they wanted to make up GIRLS ALOUD.
‘All of our lives completely changed forever. No going back. I’m confident in saying that those early years of the band will always truly be the wildest ride of my life both personally and as a group and no one other than the 5 of us knows how it felt. Happy 15 years Girls Aloud, @cherylofficial , @kimberleywalshofficial , @nadinecoyle , @sarahnicoleharding , our team & the Alouders. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️’.
‘She’s going to hate this’: This summer, Nicola and Kimberley sent fans into meltdown when they shared some funny photographs in aid of Cheryl’s 34th birthday
This summer, Nicola and Kimberley sent fans into meltdown when they shared some funny photographs in aid of Cheryl’s 34th birthday.
Nicola posted a funny photo of Cheryl looking a little merry on a night out with the girls.
In the throwback snap, Nicola and Kimberley mockingly pout at the camera, while Cheryl opens her mouth wide.
The singer wrote: ‘She’s going to hate this pic but it captures perfectly that cheeky mood she gets in when she’s happy and enjoyed a cocktail.
‘The one where I have to watch her like a hawk! It’s only right for a Birthday post. Sisters from other misters. Love you Bel’
‘Three amigos’: Kimberley uploaded a black and white montage of the group, which she captioned: So many happy memories, love you loads’
The hilarious post was liked more than 4,100 times as fans gushed over their friendship.
Kimberley uploaded a black and white montage of the group.She wrote: ‘Little pic montage for the birthday girl. Happy Birthday! So many happy memories. Love you loads.’
The adorable post was liked more than 5,100 times as fans commented on how cut the trio are.
One fan wrote: ‘Awww bless that’s what you call true friendship.’ Another commented: ‘Hope your two boys spoil you rotten.’