Nadine Coyle's solo career is delaying Girls Aloud comeback, says bandmate Kimberley
Nadine Coyle's bid to launch her solo career is preventing Girls Aloud from recording new material.
According to bandmate Kimberley Walsh, 24-year-old Coyle's Hollywood plans are delaying their efforts to re-group and get back in the studio.
Walsh, 28, is desperate to get the rest of her pals back together to work on a 'mature' comeback.
Kimberley Walsh, pictured left yesterday after being named as the red carpet host for this month's Baftas, says Nadine Coyle is stalling Girls Aloud's comeback
After the band took a break last year, they signed a new deal which ties them to a further three albums.
Kimberley, who will be reporting from the red carpet at this month's Baftas, told the Metro newspaper: 'I miss the girls. The plan is... well, basically Nadine needs to come over from LA.
'We need to chat and book it in because there are five people's diaries to work around, rather than just one.'
She denied reports that the group were splitting, following the success of Cheryl Cole's solo success, adding: 'We signed up for three albums before we took the break.
The band want to record a more mature sound and are signed to do three more albums, pictured here in 2007
'We always have to take it up a level and bring out new and exciting stuff.'
Speaking about reporting duties for the Baftas, she said she had her fingers crossed that she'd manage to pull it off.
But she admitted a face-to-face interview with George Clooney might leave her weak at the knees.
Kimberley, who has been dating long-term boyfriend Justin Scott for five years, added: 'I'm hoping I can hold it down. If George is there I might not manage it.'
The singer has already had experience of presenting, hosting the live coverage for the X Factor final last year from winner Joe McEldery's Newcastle hometown.
She also helped Cheryl pick her final six contestants in X Factor 2008, which was won by her act Alexandra Burke.
Kimberley Walsh will present the Sony Ericsson and Orange Bafta Show on MTV at 6.30pm on February 22.
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