After similar successes with Boyzone and Westlife, the Irish music manager helped form the band on the ITV show in 2002.
After Harding announced his death on Sunday, he was one of the well-known figures in the music and television world and shared their condolences and memories of working with Harding.
In a statement, he said: “It’s a shame that she is too young. She is always funny, the life and soul of the party.
“Anytime she came to Dublin in the early days, we would go to the Pod nightclub and we would be the last to leave.
“It’s too unfair. I hope she gets better. She is very funny and likes music, dancing and life. I will like her very much.”
Davina McCall He introduced The Rivals and kept friends with Girls Aloud, describing Harding as “being a star from the beginning”, “very interesting and outgoing, but a little fragile”.
Record producer Pete Waterman, who is also a judge on the talent show, told Sky News that when he revealed that she won a place in “Girls Loud”, he will “always remember her smile and friendship as well as It looks like jumping on the bed.”
Hot girl star Jerry Horner The third judge of the show paid tribute on Twitter, writing: “Rest in peace, Sarah Harding. The light and joy you bring to the world will be remembered.”
Callum Best, a reality TV star who established a relationship with Harding from 2005 to 2006, talked about the “crazy happy hours and adventures” he spent with her.
He tweeted: “Jesus hit home, so damn sad, too young.
“I hope you rest in peace, Sarah, we had some crazy happy hours and adventures.
“You will miss you so much. Send so much love to your mother.”
Three photos of him and Harding are attached to his post.
Singer and draft judge Alyssa Dixon said on Twitter: “Sad day!
“What a shining star! Rest in peace, beautiful Sara.”
Former glamour model and reality star Katie Price shared photos of them appearing on a group show together and wrote: “I was shocked to hear that my friend @sarahnicoleharding has passed away.
“You have always been such a sincere and honest person, I will remember all the laughs we ever had…
“I have always cherished Sarah’s friendship, and I convey my thoughts to her family and friends.”
JLS star Oritse Williams’ band appeared in Girls Aloud four years later, and he shared a lengthy eulogy online.
He wrote on Twitter: “It is heartbreaking to hear that Sarah Harding in “Girls Aloud” has just passed away after a long battle with cancer.
“When we met, she was always so lively and beautiful personality. I express my sincerest sympathy and sympathy to Sarah’s friends, family and band members.”
A tweet from the official accounts of Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly said: “What a sad news. RIP Sarah xx”.
Other tributes include former Spandau ballet member Martin Kemp, who expressed his condolences to Harding’s family and friends.
“Sarah Harding is so sad, my heart is with all your friends and family and all your fans,” he wrote on Twitter.
Sabrina Washington from the girl group Mis-Teeq said: “Our path has been walked many times over the years, and every time we are full of such warmth and vitality. No one lights up the room like you. You will never be forgotten— —RIP Sarah Harding.”
Boyband Blue issued a statement on Twitter, saying: “We are deeply saddened by the news of Sarah Harding’s death. Her light was shining, but it soon disappeared. In this difficult time, our hearts and hers The family is with me.”
Host Fearne Cotton wrote: “My God, I am sad to hear this news. I send so much love and strength to your family.
“She is always friendly and it is fun to be by her side. I am very sorry for your loss. Pray and love for you.”
Steps star Ian “H” Watkins wrote on Instagram: “Fly high, beautiful Sarah xx I will miss you xx”.
TV presenter Vernon Kay described Harding as “the motivation in the room.”
“Very sad news,” he wrote on Twitter.
“From the moment pop idols complete GA, they often appear on T4 and Radio1. Sarah has always been the driving force in the room…RIP.”
TV star Denise Van Outen commented on Harding’s mother Mary’s Instagram announcement announcing her death.
Van Outen wrote: “This is heartbreaking. Rest in peace, beautiful Sara. I miss you all. Family and friends.”
Kym Marsh’s band Hear’Say was a year earlier than Girls Aloud from the ITV show Popstars, and also paid tribute.
She wrote on Twitter: “I feel very sorry to hear that Sarah Harding has passed away. What a beautiful girl and person she really is.
“I didn’t claim to know her very well, but I do know how funny and kind she really is. At this time, my heart is with her family and friends. Have a good night’s sleep.”
Harding revealed in August last year that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, which had spread to other parts of her body.
Her mother Mary announced her death on Instagram on Sunday and described her “beautiful” daughter as “a brilliant star.”
