Looking healthy and relaxed, Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding takes her first steps back to normality after completing rehab for alcohol abuse and depression.

Taking a stroll with a friend after checking out of a clinic abroad, Sarah, 29, looks in a world far removed from the “caner” lifestyle she revelled in. Her newly-dyed red hair is scraped back to reveal a tanned face glowing without make-up.

Now her next hurdle is to see if she can salvage her four-year relationship with DJ Tom Crane, 31.

The pair had been due to marry next summer but Sarah called off their ­engagement shortly before entering rehab eight weeks ago after a series of rows.

A pal said: “They’ve been in regular contact throughout her time away but only on the phone. They’ve spoken most days and it seems like they could have a chance of giving it another shot.

“She still loves ­Tommy… she’s just not sure if things can get back to where they were.”

Sarah will be ­back in the UK next week to celebrate her belated 30th birthday ­quietly with family.

She has Girls Aloud’s 10th ­anniversary reunion tour to look forward to next year. “She’s got herself ­together and she’s ready to get back to some sort of normal life,” said a source. “It’s all about taking things easy, but she’s hoping she’s conquered her demons for good.”

As a fixture on the London club circuit, Sarah was constantly photographed looking worse for wear. She once boasted: “Only pussies go to rehab.”

A spokesman confirmed Sarah had left her treatment centre.

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