CHRISTMAS has come early with the news that the foxiest fivesome, Girls Aloud, have announced an arena tour for next year.

Following a mammoth sell out tour in May this year, the girls will start off in Glasgow on May 7, and culminate at the MEN Arena on May 31.

The tour coincides with the release of Tangled Up', the new album from Girls Aloud, which was released through Fascination Records this week.

Tickets cost £26 and go on sale at 9am on Friday.

To book, visit www.livenation.co.uk or www.ticketrush.co.uk or ring 0870 400 0688.