Cheryl Cole Pulls Out Of Gary Barlow Duet For Children In Need Gig

Cheryl Cole has been forced to cancel her planned duet with Gary Barlow at this week's Children In Need gig after falling ill.

The singer was reportedly too ill to perform at the show later this week has now confirmed that she has pulled out.

Cole's spokesperson told The Mirror: "Cheryl Cole has sadly had to pull out of a performance at CIN Rocks this week as she is suffering from pharyngitis."

Speaking about the Girls Aloud star at rehearsals for the charity concert, earlier today Barlow said: "She's ill. We're waiting to hear. It's meant to be a surprise but that's the plan - if not, I don't know what we're going to do."

The bill also includes Lady Gaga, Coldplay, JLS, Ed Sheeran, JLS, Elbow, N-Dubz, Hugh Laurie and Snow Patrol, and will be hosted by Fearne Cotton, Chris Moyles and David Tennant.

The concert, at the MEN Arena on November 17, has been put together by Take That star Gary Barlow.

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