Girls Aloud will start work on a new album in January, it has been reported.
The girl group, who are currently on hiatus, will get back together at the start of next year to work on the follow-up to 2008's 'Out Of Control'.
A source told the Mirror: 'At the moment the Girls are really excited about their new beginning, although they are scratching their heads over who will create signature hits for them. They are all grown women now. Cheryl has been through a lot worse than US X Factor. She’s survived a marriage breakdown and almost died of malaria. She’s made of tougher stuff.
Adding: 'They’re excited they’re going to be making a fresh start together on this next adventure of their lives. In six months time it’ll be back to work as normal – they are itching to get back in the studio.'
In recent years the band have been focussing on their own projects, with Cole achieving the most successful solo career.
Meanwhile, Rolling Stones, Coldplay and Girls Aloud are in line to play a huge gig to celebrate the Olympics in London next year, it's been reported.