[Z]

It seem a lot of people haven't actually watched the program which is fair enough if you're not a fan; why would you bother to watch her for an hour? I hadn't really made my mind up about her as a whole, that's why I watched it. I like her, I really do; I think it was a very heart-felt interview and that Piers Morgan managed to tackle a lot of the questions that people wanted to know about. I'm a bit disappointed he didn't really talk about Girls Aloud's career or their future, and the glaring lack of Nadine Coyle stuck out like a sore thumb. I think it would have been nice if Piers had brought up Amogbokpa-gate with Cheryl so she could have a final say on the matter and close that chapter of her life because it keeps cropping up to haunt her whenever she puts a foot wrong.

As for people saying she was crying throughout the whole thing; I actually thought she was doing her best to not break down in tears, she did get very teary eyed at various points but there was clearly an effort on Cheryl's behalf to not start crying, and she did make some jokes and tried to keep it light hearted where possible. I've decided that I do like her after all, she's a very down to earth celebrity and I hope she gets some privacy to move on with her personal life now.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Zee

I think it would have been nice if Piers had brought up Amogbokpa-gate with Cheryl so she could have a final say on the matter and close that chapter of her life because it keeps cropping up to haunt her whenever she puts a foot wrong.

Do you seriously think that Cheryl talking about that for a couple of minutes and giving "her final say" would stop people bringing it up?
There's a few people on this forum at least who would continue to call her a racist bitch.

Edit - Just reading these comments on this thread is laughable. Apparently she's cold yet too mopey and all "feel sorry for me" (?).
She came across as a stuck up bitch. And because she's rich and famous it means that she can't have a life threatenting illness and feel pain just like anyone else... because she's got money. Erm, I don't get that logic.

But then at the end they all remind us that "I didn't watch it" lol.
Why bother?

[Z]

Originally Posted by 08marsh

Do you seriously think that Cheryl talking about that for a couple of minutes and giving "her final say" would stop people bringing it up?
There's a few people on this forum at least who would continue to call her a racist bitch.

Edit - Just reading these comments on this thread is laughable. Apparently she's cold yet too mopey and all "feel sorry for me" (?).
She came across as a stuck up bitch. And because she's rich and famous it means that she can't have a life threatenting illness and feel pain just like anyone else... because she's got money. Erm, I don't get that logic.

But then at the end they all remind us that "I didn't watch it" lol.
Why bother?

Probably not, but it gets brought up all the time and she's never really addressed it in the media before (as far as I'm aware) and it seemed like the right sort of interview to say what she needed to say and then never talk about it again.

[GiRTh]

The show is called Life Stories so it's reasonable to expect her whole life to be covered. I recall in Bruce Foryths LS Piers mentioned all of Bruce's failed marriages and the fact he admitted to cheating on his first wife. In Kym Marsh's LS her spat with Myleene Klass was covered at length. Given that, I think its reasonable to expect the toilet attendant incident to, at least, be mentioned. If only, as Zee mentioned, for Cheryl to put the story to bed once and for all. It was an opportunity missed IMO but with her PR team probably working overtime to make her look like little miss perfect I'm not surprised it was never mentioned.

[robb]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

The show is called Life Stories so it's reasonable to expect her whole life to be covered. I recall in Bruce Foryths LS Piers mentioned all of Bruce's failed marriages and the fact he admitted to cheating on his first wife. In Kym Marsh's LS her spat with Myleene Klass was covered at length. Given that, I think its reasonable to expect the toilet attendant incident to, at least, be mentioned. If only, as Zee mentioned, for Cheryl to put the story to bed once and for all. It was an opportunity missed IMO but with her PR team probably working overtime to make her look like little miss perfect I'm not surprised it was never mentioned.

Her performance on Piers Morgan was far better then her 'live' show on Sunday!

[alc09]

The advert for the show was more than enough for me - Crocodile Tears is what the show should be called. I don't mind Cheryl Cole but the media love in with her is starting to grate with me.

And Morgan is a **** - I heard he stuck the boot in on Ashley Cole and Cheryl avoided the very few difficult questions?

[fruit_cake]

Cheryl Cole is pretty dull really with all her one word answers I was falling asleep while watching it zzzZZZZZZzZzZzZ

[MissKittyFantastico]

I'm not Cheryl's biggest fan (think she has no talent apart from being a good dancer, and she's a crap judge on X Factor) but I did watch the programme and I couldn't help but feel a bit sorry for her. It doesn't matter if you have money or not, she's had a ****ty year by anyone's standards and you could tell her tears were genuine, not like Katie Price when she flapped her hands about trying desperately to look upset when in fact she was completely dry eyed and as cold as a wet fish. Cheryl was trying to keep the tears back all interview and I can't help but feel sorry for someone when they are upset like that. Maybe it was all manipulated and I'm a mug but she came across as very genuine to me.

The only part I can't understand is how she said that Ashley is a 'good person', anyone that cheats on their wife blatantly the way he did to her is not a good person in my book.

[johnx]

All it consisted of was Cheyl talking for a minute or two then breaking down in tears.No mention being up in court for an alledged racist attack-judging by the state of that toilet attendant's face Cheryl could have a future in MMA.

[Beastie]

Originally Posted by Zee

I looked around the forum in the obvious places but couldn't find a thread so I thought I'd post it here. I thought it was a fascinating interview; at first I was a bit puzzled as to how Cheryl Cole deserved a "life story" interview, but rapidly realised they had a lot to talk about in so little time. The entire Girls Aloud period was glossed over very quickly, and I thought it was very telling that all of the girls bar Nadine appeared in the interview to discuss Cheryl. It's clear that Nadine wants nothing to do with Girls Aloud and is determined to make a solo career happen for herself; which I think is ridiculous, she needs that band as much that band needs her.

What did you all think of Cheryl after watching the show? Did it reinforce your like/dislike of her, or change your perception of her?

I sort of like her. lol

But she was very "controlled" in her interview. I would not say she is a totally honest and open person lol. However the interview has made her more into "The Nation's Sweetheart" but.. for how long?

I do hope she does find true love and have kids and that!

Anyway I hope the interview with Piers is the last we hear from her about love cheat "Ashley Cole". That was just a chapter in her life that she needed to bury under the hatchet.

Cheryl is just a normal person who has striked lucky.

She reminds me a bit like Jade Goody. No talent what so ever but is famous and worth millions.

Okay Cheryl is a bit more talented but pretty soon I think she will quit the music and the judging and get married again and make babies!

[johnx]

She's no rocket scientist-thats for sure.

[Rawrbear]

It aint changed my opinion on her..i still like her

[Kaaarenn!]

I actually felt quite sorry for her. I never knew she nearly died from the Maleria (Can't spell it lol). I did watch it mainly to see what she said about Ashley though. It was good but you could see it was hard for her to talk about it all

[fruit_cake]

Originally Posted by Kaaarenn!

I actually felt quite sorry for her. I never knew she nearly died from the Maleria (Can't spell it lol). I did watch it mainly to see what she said about Ashley though. It was good but you could see it was hard for her to talk about it all

It did seem hard for her to talk about it.. but not quite so hard to keep his $urname!!