Girls Aloud To Headline Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball

Girls Aloud have been confirmed as the headline act for next month's Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball.

The girl group will be playing their first arena date since reforming last month at the two-day pop extravaganza, which takes place on 8 and 9 December at London's O2.

Cheryl Cole will be performing solo on the first night of the event - alongsideOne Direction, The Script,Rizzle Kicks,JLS and Bruno Mars.

The second night will feature Pink, Example, Calvin Harris, The Wanted, Conor Maynard and Rita Ora - with GA on headlining duties.

The girls recently announced a third London date at the O2 on their reunion tour - which is taking place next March.