Earlier this week is was rumoured that the newly reformed Girls Aloud would be 'doing a Blue' and representing the United Kingdom in this years Eurovision Song Contest. However, a rep for the girl group has now come forward to deny these rumours via Twitter.

Yesterday (Jan 18), the band's PR company Supersonic took to their Twitter page to refute the claims that the girls would be heading to Malmo, Sweden for this year's contest saying that "The story isn't true," before adding that the claims are "So ridiculous."

Girls Aloud reunited in time for their 10th anniversary last November, having spent the three years prior to their reunion concentrating on solo projects both in and outside of music. They ushered in their reunion with a collection of their greatest hits, but wont be following up their successful return with an appearance on the continent at this year's Eurovision, begging the question: who will be performing for team GB this year?

Frankly, we haven't got a clue, but given the recent run of form that the UK has had at the competition it might not matter who we send anyway. Meanwhile, anyone wanting to to see the girls live shouldn't have to wait too long as they will be embarking on a reunion tour next month, kicking things off at Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena (21st February).

Girls Aloud Tour Dates:

Thu 21st February

Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne

Fri 22nd Feb

Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne

Sat 23rd Feb

Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne

Mon 25th Feb

Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield

Tue 26th Feb

LG Arena, Birmingham

Wed 27th Feb

LG Arena, Birmingham

Fri 1st March

The O2 Arena, London

Sat 2nd March

The O2 Arena, London

Sun 3rd March

The O2 Arena, London

Tue 5th March

Manchester Arena, Manchester

Wed 6th March

Manchester Arena, Manchester

Thu 7th March

Manchester Arena, Manchester

Sat 9th March

The SECC, Clyde Auditorium (The Armadillo) & Lomond Auditorium, Glasgow

Sun 10th March

The SECC, Clyde Auditorium (The Armadillo) & Lomond Auditorium, Glasgow

Mon 11th March

The SECC, Clyde Auditorium (The Armadillo) & Lomond Auditorium, Glasgow

Wed 13th March

Odyssey Arena, Belfast

Thu 14th March

Odyssey Arena, Belfast

Sat 16th March

The O2 Arena, Dublin

Tue 19th March

The Capital FM Arena, Nottingham

Wed 20th March

Liverpool Echo Arena, Liverpool