Storm cooing over Chez’s ex
Cheryl’s
Tallia Storm.
Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini reportedly had a run-in with Liam Payne, 24 – now ANOTHER Cheryl ex – who accused the restaurateur of treating her badly.
But 19-year-old singer Tallia, who has been linked to JB, tells me: “We’re such good friends. He is quite old compared to me. But he gets a bad rep – he’s the kindest-hearted man.” Look away now, Chezza.
And the year’s biggest TV coup could only have been arranged by showbiz genius and music boss Simon Cowell.
Speaking for the first time about the epic signing, Simon, 58, tells me: “How cool is that? It’s the best story – it’s a very funny story.
“It all kind of worked out without me even asking him.
“He came down to Britain’s Got Talent, had such a good time that night and goes, ‘you know what, this is fun’.
“He comes back to my house... ‘Can we do a deal?’ We do a deal. I think it’s the best thing. And you know, because she (Ayda) is a member of the public, that makes it better.”
Ayda, 39, is a regular on ITV’s Loose Women, while former Take That star and Angels singer Robbie, 44, is working on solo projects.
And I’m told an announcement about the full line-up is expected soon, with Sharon Osbourne, 65, also returning.
I caught up with Simon at the Barclaycard VIP Experience at British Summer Time Hyde Park as we watched Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters.
After arriving on site in a Rolls-Royce, Simon enjoyed the show with partner Lauren Silverman, 40, and his friend Jonathan Shalit. Kate Moss, Liv Tyler and Sadie Frost also joined in.
But the most coveted party ticket of the summer is on Monday, when Simon holds his own glitzy bash for his record label Syco. I can’t wait.