Coyle was immediately disqualified, due to being too young to take part.

Thankfully, Six, the group created by the show, didn’t go anywhere.

The girl group enjoyed a successful, decade-long career before splitting in 2013 amidst rumors of in-fighting and jealousy.

Nadine Coyle performing onstage

Regardless, the Derry native’s post-girl groupcareer has blossomed in unexpected and often wonderful ways.

Music remains as Nadine Coyle’s first love

Her time with Girls Aloud was often difficult.

Her personal life has been just as busy.

Nadine Coyle in a sequin dress

Coyle was with former NFL player Jason Lee for more than a decade.

The two welcomed daughter Anaiya in 2014 but called time on their relationship in 2019.

The former couple actually lives near each other in London, too.

Nadine Coyle with curls