THE joint tour of pop bands Girls Aloud and One True Voice has been axed because of poor ticket sales, it has been revealed.

But boy band One True Voice are still appearing in Bolton tonight.

The two groups were formed through the members' appearances on the TV show Popstars: The Rivals. They were meant to be performing 12 concert dates together next month, including one in Manchester.

But last night Girls Aloud manager Louis Walsh admitted the joint tour had been cancelled. He said the girl band would tour on their own later this year.

One True Voice are in Bolton tonight at the Atlantis nightclub.