Cheryl Cole: Her time in the 'X Factor' spotlight

In the years since they were formed, Girls Aloud – Cheryl, Kimberley Walsh, Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding and Nicola Roberts – have enjoyed huge success in the UK with a string of top ten singles, including four number ones, and two number one albums.

To date they have been nominated for five Brit awards, winning the 2009 best single for The Promise