Gary Barlow Performs Without Cheryl Cole At Children In Need Rocks Concert

Gary Barlow performed by himself at last night's Children In Need Rocks concert after Cheryl Cole pulled out of their planned duet.

The Take That star was among a host of acts that took to the stage in aid of charity including Lady Gaga, Coldplay and Jessie J.

Cole, who is recovering from illness, tweeted last night: 'Gutted I can't be in Manchester tonight at #CIN Rocks.. I'll be watching and giving my donations.. X'

Michael Buble, Elbow and JLS were just some of the stars who played the event, which also saw X Factor judges Gary Barlow, Kelly Rowland and Tulisa Contostavlos do their bit for the cause.

Lady Gaga played a collection of hits including 'Bad Romance' and 'Marry The Night'.

Introducing The Edge Of Glory, she said: "I wrote this song for my grandad but tonight this song is for the children that don't need to be alone."

Meanwhile, Jessie J was joined on stage by James Morrison to perform their latest single 'Up'

The Children in Need telethon takes place on Friday, November 18 from 7.30pm on BBC One.

Children In Need Rocks Concert