Girls Aloud star cancels Manchester gig with just hours to spare – as pop band are forced to step in at ‘eleventh hour’

A GIRLS Aloud star cancelled an upcoming Manchester gig with hours to spare – as a pop band stepped in ‘at the 11th hour’. Nadine Coyle had been due to headline at Manchester Pride on Friday, August 28. A Girls Aloud star has stepped down from a major Manchester gig with just hours to spare Credit: Getty Nadine Coyle has stepped down from Manchester Village Pride due to illness Credit: Getty Taking to Instagram, Manchester Village Pride confirmed Nadine, 41, has stepped down from the gig due to illness. The organisers also said they were “beyond thrilled” that pop group B*WITCHED “are stepping in at the eleventh hour.” Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! A statement from Nadine’s team read: “Nadine is so sorry to have to step out of Manchester Village Pride this year. “It was her very first pride many years ago and she loves getting to spend time with you all. Taking to Instagram, the event shared a statement from Nadine’s team Credit: Instagram/manchestervillagepride Pop group B*WITCHED are set to take Nadine’s place at the event Credit: Getty “Nadine’s voice has been under the weather and she only wants to give absolute best to you all. “Which sadly won’t be possible as she needs time to rest and recuperate.” One fan commented: “Get well soon Nadine!” Another wrote: “Aww gutted.” Most read in TV A third shared: “Get well soon Nadine. And roll on B*Witched – great stand-ins.” While Big Brother alum Feyisola Akintoye penned: “What an epic replacement!!!” Comment now