Girls Aloud began the show suspended from the ceiling wearing black cloaks before performing the opening number "Sexy!
The tour generated positive reviews from critics, who noted the performance as being the most sexual of Girls Aloud's career to date.
The concert at the O2 Arena in London on 17 May 2008 was filmed and shown live at 50 Vue cinemas across the United Kingdom.
[1] In March 2008, Girls Aloud signed a deal to front an ad campaign for a new low-calorie Kit Kat bar called "Senses".
[8] MacDonald designed "a set of crystal beaded numbers drenched in his signature sparkle" and "a collection of sci-fi inspired bodysuits.
"[8] Kimberley Walsh told press that the band was "really excited about the tour" and had "loads of things planned.
For the opening of the Tangled Up Tour, the band members were suspended from the ceiling wearing black cloaks.
[13] Girls Aloud reached the stage as the song became more uptempo, removing their cloaks and revealing sci-fi inspired bodysuits.
[15] They originally performed the song for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge, a recording of which is available on the "Can't Speak French" single.
Additionally, Cheryl Cole sang a "quick incerpt" of Kelis' "Trick Me" at the end of "Control of the Knife", noted by critics as a "tabloid-friendly decision.
[13] For the encore of "Something Kinda Ooooh", Girls Aloud wear high-cut Liza Bruce day-glo coloured leotards and nude fishnets amidst pyrotechnics.
In addition to the show, bonus features included a backstage documentary, music videos and trailers for the Tangled Up album.
Although low points were noted, the review continued that "Girls Aloud remain confidently the only pop show in town.
[24] Many reviews focused on Girls Aloud's provocative attire, comparing it to Madonna and Jean Paul Gaultier's famous designs for her 1990 Blond Ambition World Tour.
[6][25] Reed complimented the costumes: "Girls Aloud have finally moved on from the market stall clobber and now resemble the Kylie-esque superstars they deserve to be.
While upbeat belters... tapped into the hedonistic rush of classic gay disco, too much of the set felt graceless and flat.