[Red Moon]

Pictured: The amazing transformation of Cheryl Cole from working class convict to A-list celebrity

Since Cheryl Cole catapulted to fame as an X Factor Judge earlier this year, it seems the whole nation has fallen under her spell.

Groomed-to-perfection, the Girls Aloud star has attracted an army of fans, a premiership football husband, and a career that's going from strength to strength.

But it wasn't always the case.

In just five short years, Cheryl has gone from the nation's nightmare to its sweetheart, as she swapped her former tough 'chav' look, for a sleek groomed persona which regularly graces the covers of celebrity magazine.

And its rumoured, the 25-year-old is even in line for the ultimate accolade, the cover of British Vogue.

In 2003, it was a very different Cheryl that was seen leaving a Guildford court, during her high-profile trial.

Rounder in face, sullen-looking, wearing unflattering tight jeans, and an ill-fitting jacket and shirt combination, this is Cheryl prior to the rough edges being smoothed off her.

In January of that year, soon after she won a coveted spot in group Girls Aloud on show Popstars: The Rivals, the young Geordie lass had a well-publicised brush with the law when she assaulted a nightclub lavatory attendant in a Guildford nightclub.

A jury decided the attack was not racially motivated, but she was convicted of actual bodily harm and ordered to pay out £3,500 and carry out 120 hours' community service.

However, the judge Richard Howarth described what happened as an 'unpleasant piece of drunken violence' and was astonished to note that the star - a role model to thousands of young women - had 'shown no remorse whatsoever'.

But today, following her 2006 marriage to millionaire footballer Ashley Cole, continued success in Britain's top girl-band, and a carefully organised image overhaul for her new solo role as an X Factor judge.

This new look super-sleek Cheryl is a very different breed to the girl that punched the lavatory attendant in the face.

With a stylist, brand new designer wardrobe and beauty regime, Cheryl was seen last night arriving at top London restaurant Nobu looking every inch the highly-groomed pop star, and now appears to have transcended her humble roots.

Her short fine hair is now long and glossy thanks to hair extensions, and she has a year round tan thanks to glamorous holidays abroad and fake tan.

In September, Cheryl's spokesperson admitted she had worn an invisible brace on her teeth 'for a while a year or two ago'.

Cheryl grew up as one of five children on a heroin-ravaged estate in Newcastle.

But while she went on to achieve success and fame, her brother Andrew quickly found trouble and has clocked up an appalling record of more than 50 court appearances, many for alcohol-induced violence and thuggery.

The singer is said to be 'crippled by worry' about her older brother Andrew, 28, and has been spotted making covert jail visits as he served time for a brutal robbery.

But now it seems the girl from the estate look has gone, and in its place, a style icon whose fame continues to gather pace.

Source and Pictures: Daily Mail

[GiRTh]

In GA's latest picture that ginger one looks anaemic. How come she's so pale and the others so brown?

I completely forgot about Cheryls violent past. She did well to get away with that as I recall the girl she attacked was in a right state.

[Novo]

i thought the girl lied about being attacked??

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by andy-dale-win
i thought the girl lied about being attacked??

I've found an article where Cheryl admits to punching her. Apparently it was self defence.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/3207822.stm

[Red Moon]

Seems she thought she was in the right, why else wouldn't she say sorry?

Cheryl Cole Vows Never To Apologise For Assault.

Cheryl Cole Vows Never To Apologise For Assault....

Cheryl Cole: 'I'M Not Sorry For Nightclub Assault' Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole has vowed never to apologise to the British nightclub worker she savagely assaulted in 2003.

The 23-year-old was convicted of actual bodily harm after hitting toilet attendant Sophie Amogbokpa in a Surrey venue, and was ordered to complete 120 hours of community service and given a $7,000 (£3,500) fine.

But the Sounds of the Underground hitmaker is adamant her victim will never receive an apology.

She says, "I wish it hadn't of happened, it lives with me . But I won't apologise."

Source: Femalefirst

[~Kizwiz~]

It does seem a long long way from the days when she wasnt such a polished and prim lady.

[Novo]

she has worked hard to get to where she is now
from the assualt incident

[Red Moon]

Originally posted by ~Kizwiz~
It does seem a long long way from the days when she wasnt such a polished and prim lady.

I'm not sure she is a poilished and prim lady, underneath all that gloss is a firey woman with a sharp tounge. When Laura went you could see the angar in her eyes together with the disappointment.

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Red Moon

I'm not sure she is a poilished and prim lady, underneath all that gloss is a firey woman with a sharp tounge. When Laura went you could see the angar in her eyes together with the disappointment.

Cheryl is being groomed and fast tracked for something, but I cant work out what.

You could see she was fuming that Laura had been voted off.

[Novo]

Originally posted by Red Moon

I'm not sure she is a poilished and prim lady, underneath all that gloss is a firey woman with a sharp tounge. When Laura went you could see the angar in her eyes together with the disappointment.

and what was she suppose to do??

smile and laugh

[mizzy25]

lol @ the heroin ravaged estate. i was born and brought up beside that estate we knew it as the new estate when i was a kid and it deffo isnt heroin ravaged pmsl

[Red Moon]

Originally posted by andy-dale-win
and what was she suppose to do??

smile and laugh

Support her act rather than looking like she was about to kill Simon and Louis.

[Novo]

Originally posted by Red Moon

Support her act rather than looking like she was about to kill Simon and Louis.

i think thousands of other people also wanted to kill simon and louis that night

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by Red Moon

Support her act rather than looking like she was about to kill Simon and Louis.

Maybe she didnt agree with there snide tactic to boot one of the favorites to win???

I'd be pretty angry too if I was in her shoes

[Red Moon]

Originally posted by andy-dale-win
i think thousands of other people also wanted to kill simon and louis that night

The ones that are complianing now because they didn't vote for Laura and she gone.

[Red Moon]

Originally posted by ~Kizwiz~
Maybe she didnt agree with there snide tactic to boot one of the favorites to win???

I'd be pretty angry too if I was in her shoes

Maybe, but the problem is the X-Factor is less of a talent show and more of a game show these days.

I'm sure both Simon and Louis did think tactically, afterall they both have only one act left. It has to be remembered that they are both in a competetion to see whose act can win, they are not just judges they are mentors too. It is the fact that have to do both roles that makes the format of the X-Factor flawed.

However, after saying that Ruth's performance in the sing off was better than Laura's.

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Red Moon

Maybe, but the problem is the X-Factor is less of a talent show and more of a game show these days.

I'm sure both Simon and Louis did think tactically, afterall they both have only one act left. It has to be remembered that they are both in a competetion to see whose act can win, they are not just judges they are mentors too. It is the fact that have to do both roles that makes the format of the X-Factor flawed.

However, after saying that Ruth's performance in the sing off was better than Laura's.

Good point.

The previous week the judges voted Rachel through because of her potential. Between Ruth and Laura: Laura has the most potential but Ruth definitely beat her in the quality of her sing off performance.

It was a bit of a conundrum for the judges who clearly voted tactically and indirectly saved their own acts.