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Cheryl was brought to tears on Wednesday evening as she took to the stage during the press night of 2:22 A Ghost Story, making her West End Debut at London's Lyric Theatre.

The former singer, 39, received a standing ovation following her performance, which saw her in the leading role of Jenny, taking over from former star Laura Whitmore.

And supporting her in the front row were former Girls Aloud bandmates Kimberley Walsh, 41, and Nicola Roberts, 37, who were bursting with pride for the star. 

Following a flawless performance, a source in the audience told MailOnline: 'Tears could be seen rolling down Cheryl’s cheeks during the curtain call, in which the cast received a standing ovation. 

They added: 'Right at the front cheering her on were her Girls Aloud bandmates Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts, alongside Lauren Silverman. There wasn’t a single hiccup during the performance.

'She's certainly proven herself worthy of the role as fans were shocked by the performance,' concluded the source.

Taking her final bow, a slightly tear Cheryl flashed a huge smile at the audience while raising one arm into the air.

Clapping her fellow cast and crew, she was joined on stage by co-stars Scott Karim and Louise Ford while taking their final bow. 

Cheryl portrayed a woman named Jenny who becomes convinced her house is haunted by a supernatural spirit in the show.

And for the role, she was dressed in a floral printed burgundy dress with a high-neck and long sleeved design, layering a khaki cardigan on top.

But ready for the after party once the pressure was over, she swapped her costume for a beige maxi-dress with a high neck and ribbed design.

While her chestnut brown tresses were pulled away into a low ponytail, with two sections left to frame her face and a glowing palette of makeup added.

Former bandmates and close pals Kimberley and Nicola stuck around to extend their congratulations to Cheryl, beaming for snaps together after the show.

The lady of the hour stood in the centre of her longtime friends as they partied at Soho's 100 Wardour Street.