Girls Aloud's Cheryl joined by ex Liam Payne at charity gala honouring Sarah Harding

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Cheryl Tweedy was joined by her ex-boyfriend as Girls Aloud got together to honour their late bandmate Sarah Harding on Saturday night (October 8) at a charity gala for the singer.As the group made their first public appearance as a fourpiece at Sarah's Primose Ball, a string of famous faces walked the red carpet to show support for the late star as well as The Christie Cancer Fund.Sarah died aged 39 from breast cancer on September 5, 2021. READ MORE: Cheryl reckons pal Sarah Harding spoke to her from beyond the grave using car radioJoining the Sound Of The Underground hitmakers were the likes of Olly Alexander and Fearne Cotton – and Cheryl's ex-boyfriend, Liam Payne.The Bedroom Floor singer looked dapper as he arrived at The Londoner hotel for the ball wearing a black tie suit while rocking a white shirt.Liam and Cheryl started dating in 2016 before going on to welcome their son, Bear Payne in 2017 before they split in July 2018.However, they still appear to have a close relationship as they co-parent their youngster and Liam has had nothing but praise for Cheryl in recent years.Cheryl, 39, Nadine Coyle, 37, Nicola Roberts, 37, and Kimberley Walsh, 40, all joined forces to honour Sarah's life and legacy as they hoped to raise thousands towards cancer research.The group that dominated the charts for ten years had promised Sarah before her death that they would hold a special event in her memory.During Sarah's cancer battle, she had been treated by The Christie in her hometown of Manchester and donated the profits from her last single, Wear It Like A Crown to the charity.While they had vowed to host the star-studded event, the group ruled out performing as a quartet admitting it "doesn't feel right" to be on stage.