Scared of the Dark: Leeds boxing star Nicola Adams mistaken for Girls Aloud member on Channel 4 show

The former Team GB star is one of the eight celebrities featuring on the new show, which challenges the famous faces to live in complete darkness. The first episode aired on Channel 4 last night (April 16) and Adams was introduced to fellow contestants Paul Gascoigne, Scarlett Moffatt, Chris Eubank, Chris McCausland, Donna Preston, Chloe Burrows and Max George.

Chloe Burrows, a Love Island runner-up, was unable to see Nicola when they were introduced. When the former Olympian introduced herself, Chloe asked “from Girls Aloud?”, appearing to confuse her with Girls Aloud’s Nicola Roberts.

Laughter ensued among other contestants and the mistake also tickled viewers, who took to social media to comment on the confusion. @samuelmcmax tweeted: “Quite obsessed with Chloe Burrows thinking Nicola Adams is from Girls Aloud.”

@WhoPotterVian tweeted: “Ah yes, I remember those iconic Girls Aloud singles where Nicola Adams sung Sound Of The Underground...”

There was also praise for the former boxer for her successful recovery of all five items in a task, with @AuntiePegg tweeting that the 40-year-old had “smashed it”.

Nicola may have retired in 2019 but has stayed busy, with Scared of the Dark being one of her many commitments. She announced her first-ever live show earlier this year and will be appearing at Carriageworks Theatre in May. Away from work, she is regularly pictured spending time with girlfriend Ella Baig and their son Taylor.