* Formation: Girls Aloud was formed in 2002 through the ITV reality television show Popstars: The Rivals.
* Debut album: Their debut album, Sound of the Underground, was released in 2003 and became the fastest-selling debut album by a British female group.
* Success: Girls Aloud released five studio albums, all of which reached the top five on the UK Albums Chart. They had 20 consecutive top ten singles in the UK, including four number-one singles: "Sound of the Underground", "I'll Stand by You", "Walk This Way", and "The Promise".
* Awards: Girls Aloud won numerous awards, including five BRIT Awards, an MTV Europe Music Award, and a World Music Award.
* Disbandment: The group disbanded in 2013 after ten years together.
* Reunions: Girls Aloud have reunited twice since their disbandment: in 2012 for a one-off charity performance, and in 2013 for a 10th-anniversary tour.