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Not feeling blue: Cher Lloyd showed off a blue bra through a Swiss cheese style white top as she arrived at Radio 1 in London today


She's had her own unique sense of style since she emerged on X Factor last year - and Cher Lloyd shows no sign of toning down her fashion choices any time soon.

The 17-year-old, who's preparing to release her debut solo single Swagger Jagger, arrived at the BBC Radio 1 studios in London today wearing a white holey top that showed off a bright blue bra underneath.

The clothes mad singer had teamed the 'Swiss cheese' style top with pale grey skinny trousers, black jewelled stiletto boots and a pink cardigan.

Kind: The X Factor star stopped to sign autographs for the dozens of fans waiting outside before she went into Radio 1 to chat to DJ Scott Mills


The star also stopped to sign autographs for fans who'd waited outside the Radio 1 studios before she went in to be interviewed by DJ Scott Mills - and for the premiere of her debut solo single.

Cher also chatted to Scott about her music, her fans - and her 'haters.'

She also dismissed rumours about having recorded a track with her former X Factor mentor Cheryl Cole, saying she has had no contact with her since the show ended.

When asked about negative press and public opinion towards her she replied: 'I can see why people don't like me.'

And on being labelled a brat - the name given to all her fans on Twitter - she confessed: 'I haven't grown up yet and probably never will.'

Fashion fan: The singer had teamed her white top and bra combo with a pink cardigan, pink handbag, grey skinny trouser and jewelled black stiletto boots


Her debut single Swagger Jagger meanwhile is sure to provoke Marmite-like reactions from listeners.

Cher has deliberated referred to the controversy surrounding her in the lyrics of the song too.

The include: 'You can't stop clickin 'bout me. Writin' 'bout me, tweeting 'bout me.

'Swagger jagger you should get some of your own. Count that money, get your game on.'

The track will hit the shops on 31 July.

The Malvern, Worcestershire youngster is clearly thrilled to bits to be finally releasing new material.

Love or hate her: Cher's new single Swagger Jagger is bound to provoke a reaction whatever you think of her


She wrote on her Twitter account this evening: 'I've had such an crackin day! thanks to everyone at radio 1 and 1xtra! big up to my team ! swagggerrrr jagggerrrrrr!!!!!!'

Cher has previously said of the single: 'Swagger Jagger was one of the first tracks we recorded and I loved it straight away and knew it had to be my first single! I hope you all like it.'

However, UK rapper Example, who is currently at No. 1 in the UK singles charts, is not a fan.

He mocked Lloyd after an unfinished version of the song was leaked online last week, tweeting: 'The biggest crime since she got a record deal.'

Cher's debut album meanwhile, which she's been working on with producers including Max Martin, Red One and TMS, is out in November.




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Is it all over: Cher, performing here on The X Factor Tour Live tour in Newcastle in March, has faced a backlash from critics ridiculing her leaked single


Critics have slammed Cher Lloyd's debut single after it leaked online - and now The X Factor star is convinced, 'People wanna ruin me.'

Cheryl Cole's mini-me, who was shipped off to LA to record her new material, turned to Twitter to express her disappointment.

New track Swagger Jagger appeared on YouTube yesterday, but Cher defended herself saying it was only a demo and not the finished product.


The 17-year-old wrote: 'I've never been this upset ever!

'I worked so hard, and people wanna ruin it for me. If you wanted to hurt me you've done a great job.

The Malvern teen stole the nation's heart while singing Keri Hilson's version of Turn My Swag On during her audition for Simon Cowell's show.

Despite impressive renditions of Shakepeare's Sister hit Stay and Alicia Keys and Jay-Z's Empire Stated Of Mind, Cher lost popularity after fans accused her of having a big ego - eventually landing her in fourth place.

She added: 'Please don't do this to me. I wish I was at home with my family. I've been through enough this year.'


Girl-next-door: Cher shows off her glamorous side in a sophisticated dress at the 2010 Pride Of Britain Awards last November


But less than an hour later, she returned to the social networking site ready to take on the backlash.

She wrote: 'Me and my brats are stronger than this!! Come on! Let's get em!
'Thanks to everyone for all the support you're giving me (:'

Online reviews have been less than complimentary about the song, which is no longer available after a copyright claim from her label.

However, Cher has now uploaded a 30 second preview, saying: 'Here’s a clip of the real thing. Hope you enjoy (:'

One critic said: 'The oh-so-familiar chorus line is given the flimsy support of synth strokes plodded on to tape by a year 9 music student.'

There was also a flow of wrath on Twitter, with one fan writing: 'just witnessed the death of music in the form of cher lloyds new song. wow'.

Another blogger said: 'omg cher lloyds new tune is embarrassing thats something a bunch of primary school kids would make up in their playground'.

Cher's debut album is set for a September release on Cowell's label SyCo.




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By SARAH FITZMAURICE

Sack the stylist? Cher Lloyd appeared to be channeling her inner Hilda Ogden at Heathrow yesterday with a pair of blue dungarees and a bandanna


She is often seen trying to emulate the style of her former X Factor mentor Cheryl Cole but it seems that yesterday she was taking inspiration from a much more unlikely source.

In fact, Cher Lloyd appeared to be channeling her inner Hilda Ogden as she arrived at Heathrow yesterday.

The petite singer was dressed in a pair of pale blue dungarees a grey jumper and had her hair tied up with a bandanna placed across it.

The wannabe was dressed was also wearing thick gold earrings and a pair of rose printed Dr Martin boots which made for a bizarre combination but with a distinct look taken from the Coronation street character.

The petite singer appears to be constantly experimenting with her style and doesn’t appear to have found her signature style just yet.


Could be twins? The 17-year-old's appearance looked similar to Coronation Street's Hilda Odgen's style


She is not only a fan of donning interesting clothing but has gone under the tattoo needle no less than eight times and has covered her frame in interesting inkings.

Cher, who found fame on the X Factor last year coming fourth behind Matt Cardle, Rebecca Ferguson and One Direction, has been busy working on her debut album.


Rising star? Cher was jetting out of London yesterday as she finishes the final touches to her debut album


Earlier this month the teenager posted a video of herself auditioning dancers for her debut music video working hard to ensure that they ‘gel’ with her.

In the video, Cher says: 'The auditions are going really well. I'm really glad there's bedroom dancers as well.

'I'm looking for fresh-faced people, just people that mix in with the crowd and just back me up really.'


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We can't see you! Cher Lloyd was swamped by her mass of brown and blonde hair extensions outside a New York studio


She might be trying out different hair styles, but former X Factor contestant Cher Lloyd might want to rethink her new hair extensions.

The 17-year-old star was swamped by her mass of brown and blonde curls as she enjoyed a break with her friends during a photoshoot in New York.

But while Cher's tiny face could barely be seen underneath her mop of hair, the singer made sure her tattoo was in shot at all times.

Swamped: The mop of hair extensions swamps Cher's petite frame


Wearing a pink T-shirt, green tight fit cargo pants and a cream cardigan, Cher rolled up the sleeves of her cardigan to show off the latest tattoo to be added to her collection.

At one point, she even stretched her arms up as she exaggeratedly yawned in case photographers hadn't got a good enough shot of the etching.

Cher unveiled her latest inking, her eighth, on her Twitter page earlier this week.

Chilling out: Cher spent some time with friends during breaks on a photoshoot in New York

The teenager posted a black and white photo on her page of her arm, which had been inked with five butterflies.

They were joined by a question mark and a peace sign, adding to the bird carrying a ribbon that was already there.

On the ribbon is the word 'Boo', a tribute to her late uncle Edward 'Boo Boo' Smith, who died last September after being 'deceived' into taking a heroin substitute.

She had the design inked two months ago and also had an empty birdcage on her left arm to look as though the bird had flown free from it when she put her arms together.

Cher has been in New York and Los Angeles putting the finishing touches to her debut album.

And songwriter Savan Kotecha, who is executive producing the record, said it is sure to be a hit - and sounds just like Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie's first solo album.

He said: 'It's such a blend of different things. Each song is so different from the other, but it's her.

Did you see my new tattoo? Cher stretches her arms as she yawns to show off the new design on her forearm


'The only way I can describe it is that it's like Fergie's solo album, where London Bridge was completely different from Clumsy, but then you also had Big Girls Don't Cry, but Fergie was still the red thread throughout it all - that's how Cher's songs are.

'There's some hard ones, some vulnerable ones and some fun, silly ones and she just delivers on every one. We were just so impressed.'

Cher's debut album is due for release on 12th September.


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By Sarah Bull


This is how I roll: Cher Lloyd joins a group of hopefuls as she auditions dancers for her debut music video


She won over Cheryl Cole with her unique mix of rapping, singing and street dancing when she auditioned for The X Factor.

And now Cher Lloyd has posted a video of herself auditioning dancers for her debut music video - working them hard to ensure they are up to her standards.

The 17-year-old star is seen getting down with the hopefuls to make sure they 'gel' with her.

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In the video, Cher says: 'The auditions are going really well. I'm really glad there's bedroom dancers as well.

'I'm looking for fresh-faced people, just people that mix in with the crowd and just back me up really.'

Cher, who wears baggy jeans, a brown vest top and checked blazer, is then seen getting up and joining the group for an impromptu street dancing session.

She explained: 'The reason I got up and started to dance with them was because I wanted to see if they would actually gel with me and to see the interaction.'

Getting down: Cher appeared to be enjoying herself in the video of the auditions, which she posted on her official website

Are we gelling? Cher laughs as she messes around with the dancers


And presumably those who didn't 'gel' with the X Factor runner-up didn't make the cut for the video, expected to be released later this year.

It was also revealed today that So You Think You Can Dance runner up Tommy Franzén has been enlisted to choreograph the routine.

He said: 'I will be choreographing Cher Lloyd's first music video that will be shot on May 17.

'After [having] had two dance auditions for it, we're in the process of finalising who is to be in it. Keep a look out for the video! I believe it's going to be a good one.'

Watching and learning: Cher appeared in awe of some of the tricks performed by the candidates

I can do it too: But she was also keen to prove her own worth as she made her way into the centre of the room to dance with the rest of the hopefuls


Cher has been in New York and Los Angeles recently putting the finishing touches to her debut album.

And songwriter Savan Kotecha, who is executive producing the record, said it is sure to be a hit - and sounds just like Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie's first solo album.

He said: 'It's such a blend of different things. Each song is so different from the other, but it's her.

Home again: Cher was seen arriving at London's Heathrow Airport today after her trip Stateside


'The only way I can describe it is that it's like Fergie's solo album, where London Bridge was completely different from Clumsy, but then you also had Big Girls Don't Cry, but Fergie was still the red thread throughout it all - that's how Cher's songs are.

'There's some hard ones, some vulnerable ones and some fun, silly ones and she just delivers on every one. We were just so impressed.'

Cher's debut album is due for release on 12th September.




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By Georgina Littlejohn


New look: Cher Lloyd unveiled her new butterflies tattoo on Twitter this weekend - and new hair extensions in Miami last week


She already has an assortment of tattoos scattered across her person.

But Cher Lloyd clearly thought that seven was just not enough as she unveiled a new inking this weekend.

The X Factor contestant showed off some new designs on her right arm, an extension of one she already had.

The 17-year-old posted a black and white photo on her Twitter page of her arm, which had been inked with five butterflies.

They were joined by a question mark and a peace sign, as she added to the bird carrying a ribbon that she already had.

On the ribbon is the word 'Boo', a tribute to her late uncle Edward 'Boo Boo' Smith, who died last September after being tricked into taking a heroin substitute.

She had the design inked two months ago and also had an empty birdcage on her left arm to look as though the bird had flown free from it when she put her arms together.

An inquest in December heard how Mr Smith, 34, was found dead in his Malvern, Worcestershire home after being 'deceived' into taking a lethal dose of methadone.

Cher wrote on her Twitter: 'Happy birthday Uncle Boo, missing you. New tattoo. Xxxx.'

In an interview last year, Lloyd admitted: 'I’m not even old enough to have a tattoo, but I have three. I know it’s naughty.'

She also noted Cowell - who has signed her to his Syco label - doesn't approve of her body art: 'Even though Simon doesn't approve of tattoos the thing is I'm my own person and think it'd be cool to get another one.'

Paying tribute: Cher had a bird flying from a cage done in March, which she added the butterflies to


Cher already has a bow on her back, musical note on her left hand and Spanish phrase on her right arm which reads Bolsillo Lleno De Suenos' - which means 'pocketful of dreams'

In January, she then got song lyrics on her left arm - 'All That You Have Is Your Soul' - lyrics from a Tracy Chapman song of the same name, and an image of a large diamond on her right hand

The red has gone: Cher has got rid of her fiery locks for a more sophisticated colour

Tattoo fan: Cher also has a diamond on her right hand and song lyrics on her left arm


Cher also unveiled a new hairstyle as she landed in Miami last week, where she had the tattoo done and where she is believed to be working on her debut album.

The long brown hair extensions come a month after she ditched her fiery red locks for a sleek dark bob, which she added too with caramel and blond extensions.

More etchings: She also has a musical note on her left hand and a Spanish phrase on her right forearm

Not enough: She even has a bow inked on her lower back


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