WHAT’S WRONG WITH CHERYL?
Fans are worried she may have taken things too far
HER FRAIL APPEARANCE SPARKS FRESH RUMOURS ABOUT LIAM
We haven’t seen Cher yl out in public for a few months, so when she attended an event with Prince Charles at St James’ Palace last week, she naturally stole the headlines. But, in many fans’ eyes, it was seemingly for all the wrong reasons.
Wearing a black silk slip dress, Cheryl’s dramatic weight loss since having her son Bear 11 months ago was clear, and fans were shocked at how slim she was, with many asking what was wrong with her. “What has happened to Cheryl? She looks emaciated,” one concerned follower wrote online, while another said, “She’s painfully thin and someone needs to help her.” However, other fans were quick to comment on how “amazing” and “beautiful” she looked.
As heat has reported, Cheryl has been under a lot of pressure recently, as she tries to balance recording new music for her comeback with being a handson mum to Bear. Add to this boyfriend Liam Payne being away for long periods, thanks to his own work commitments, and it would be no wonder if she were feeling the strain.
We’ve also learnt that she’s been working out around the clock to be as fit as she can for her comeback. “Cheryl’s on a mission to come back with a bang and wow people with her new body. She wants her killer washboard abs back,” our Chiam insider says, adding, “She’s been getting up at 5:30am for an hour of cardio, which is her least favourite thing, and a trainer comes to the house to get her fired up first thing.
“She also does multiple sets of sit-ups every day, and some circuit training. Her new favourite thing is Piloxing – a non-stop fusion of Pilates, boxing and dance that pushes you to your limits – but she’s reassured everyone not to worry about her weight loss.”
While Cheryl, 34, is working out to get stronger, it hasn’t stopped fans speculating about the reasons for her weight loss. One said, “The
last time she was this skinny was when she split from her second husband, hope things are okay with her and Liam.” And many more expressed similar concerns.
The couple – who have been together for two years – were lasted spotted in public last October, as Liam performed on The X Factor. They’ve not appeared on each other’s Instagram feeds for a long time, but while some fans were concerned they’d split, we’ve been assured that’s not the case and they’re making it work, despite Liam’s crazily hectic schedule.
However, just last week, Liam, 24, admitted he sees more of his son online than in real life, and it’s starting to take its toll.
‘She’s been getting up at 5.30am for an hour of cardio’
“Seeing him grow up… because, quite obviously, I’ve had to Facetime for a lot of the time he’s been alive,” he said. “It’s getting harder to miss him, the more I leave home and [the more]
he’s like a proper person.”
And it looks like it’s only going to get worse, as Liam’s diary is showing no signs of being less busy. So far, he’s spent much of this year in America and across Europe, promoting his single, For You, with Rita Ora, and while we’re told he’s planning a romantic Valentine’s dinner date with Cheryl, he’ll be back on the road again shortly after. Throughout all of this, Chezza has mainly been based at the couple’s Surrey home with Bear, and we can imagine it may have been hard to hear her boyfriend confess last week that he’s finding it difficult to think of himself as settled.
“I don’t think I have fully settled down yet, to be honest with you. Obviously, my life has been on the road the whole time that I have been doing this, so I’m more than used to moving to place to place to place,” Liam explained. “I’ve actually spent a ton of time in New York. I’ve recently really grown to love the place, I think it’s amazing. I Love LA, but London will always be home for me. I am an English boy, I can’t help it.”
While Liam has previously admitted that it’s “incredible mum” Cheryl who does “everything on her own” for their son, we’re told he is very hands-on when he is at home and adores being around his little boy. However, it looks as if there will have to be some careful planning for Bear’s first birthday party. Bear will turn one on Thursday 22 March, but with Liam due to play gigs in Japan on the 24th, he will have to fly out soon after, missing out on any extended birthday weekend plans.
As tough as this must be, Liam has been keeping us all entertained with his cringeworthy Instagram posts, including many topless ones. But one person who doesn’t respond to them is Cheryl and he jokes he’d like more attention from her. “She doesn’t even say anything,” he moaned. “She gets it. But, also, I’d like her to say, ‘Oh, you look nice in that.’ A little compliment every now and again! Make me feel good.”
Maybe she’d like to tell you in the flesh, Liam?