Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh has gushed about how friend and bandmate Cheryl Cole has supported her "every step of the way".

The pair - along with Nicola Roberts, Nadine Coyle and Sarah Harding - recently reunited to celebrate Girls Aloud's 10-year anniversary, and have appeared on numerous radio slots and performed on shows including Children In Need to promote their comeback album.

Walsh is currently competing in Strictly Come Dancing and was delighted when Cole made the effort to come and support her from the audience.

Kimberley revealed: "Cheryl has been right with me every step of the way. It's been tricky to balance all our Girls Aloud commitments and train for Strictly, but Cheryl always said she'd make it down to see me."

Stunning Kimberley - who is famed for her gorgeous curves - also revealed the effect her intense Strictly regime is having on her body.

She added to Closer magazine: "It's nice toning up when you don't feel like you've had to work at it - dancing never feels like an effort. When I look down at my legs, I think, 'Wow, they look smaller!'"