Gary Barlow said Cheryl Cole is “gutted” at missing a big Children in Need show.

The X-Factor judge and Take That maestro was to sing a duet with the Girls Aloud star as part of a curtain-raiser ahead of Friday’s annual BBC fundraising marathon.

But Cole was forced to pull out of the event in Manchester, where Lady Gaga and Coldplay are set to headline, after suffering from pharyngitis.

Barlow, speaking ahead of the Children in Need Rocks Manchester event at the Manchester Evening News arena, spoke of Cole’s disappointment.

“She was really excited, she was expecting this to be her one performance of the year and she’s gutted,” he said.

Barlow also joked he could not find a replacement despite more than a dozen top acts on the bill.

“I’ve knocked on every dressing-room door and no-one’s interested!” he said, before adding: “I decided pretty much I didn’t want to replace her because it was going to be a nice moment for her tonight.”

Barlow would not reveal the song they were to perform but also hinted the two might yet combine to perform the mystery track in the future. “I’m not going to tell you because there might be something else we do it on,” he said.

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Cheryl Cole has had to pull out of the Children In Need Rocks event, after being struck down with Pharyngitis (sore throat).

Cheryl was due to perform a duet with Gary Barlow, but has now had to cancel her appearence.

This was confirmed by @SupersonicPR on twitter this afternoon.

The press claim Gary has also been trying to pursuade Cheryl back on The X Factor show as ratings have dropped since last years series. This has not been confirmed or denied.


So gutted she couldnt make the show, but Get Well Soon Cheryl!! x

Looks like Cheryl is back to perform on Children In Need again this year. Not only that but she will be dueting with Gary Barlow!

The Sun reports Cheryl has been rehearsing for the gig at Gary’s house. The pair will have a big section at the charity event at the MEN Arena next week.

Watch Cheryl’s 2009 duet with Snow Patrol above. Im pretty sure this years performance will be even better!

The Loose Women presenters wore sequinned maxi dresses to perform as Girls Aloud on Children In Need. The performance was for one night only, to raise money for this annual event.

The ladies sung live and got massive cheers.

You can still donate to Children in Need by calling

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Cheryl Cole – Children in Need appeal 19.11.2010
Nadine Coyle – Children In Need 19.11.2010

Here are 2 clips taken from last night’s Children in Need appeal show.

Cheryl sends us an important message as to why donating is important. Nadine is seen at an event in Belfast a few weeks ago, talking about Children in Need.

Download in HQ – Cheryl | Nadine

Cheryl Cole opened up tonight’s Children in Need show by performing her #1 single Promise This.

Im sure you enjoyed the performance so please donate to this great cause tonight by calling

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or check out the official website http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey

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BBC’s Children in Need starts on Friday 19th November this year, and once again, Cheryl Cole will be performing on the show.

Last year, Cheryl did a collaboration with Snow Patrol to sing ‘Set The Fire To The Third Bar’ as well as perform her then single, Fight For This Love.

The ladies from Loose Women will give Girls Aloud a run for their money with their rendition of ‘The Promise’ live on the BBC show, to raise donations for charity. Many more acts are to be announced soon.

What surprises will we be expecting this year!