'I get at least 10 tweets a day calling me a dirty pikey': Tearful Cher Lloyd reveals the full extent of cruel cyber bullying

By Nadia Mendoza


She's the epitome of a rags to riches fairytale, having morphed from school girl to popstar over night.

But Cher Lloyd faces daily bullying from online cyber trolls who have branded her a 'dirty pikey'.

The X Factor star, 18, went in front of the cameras to feature on last night's Panorama documentary, lifting the lid on cruel and relentless internet bullying largely carried out via Facebook and Twitter.

Tearful: X Factor star Cher Lloyd told Panorama host Declan Lawn about the darker side of fame, revealing that she is the victim of cyber bullying and is called a 'dirty pikey' at least 10 times a day via Twitter

Speaking on the BBC One show, the Swagger Jagger star said she frequently cries herself to sleep.

Her twisted tormentors have also attacked her mother Diane, due to her Romany heritage.

Cher explained that the problem started when she began accepting random fans as 'friends'.

She said: 'My Facebook page exceeded the amount of friends you could have. It was excitement for me, so I just kept clicking 'confirm' as I couldn't believe how many people wanted to be my friend.'

Honest: Cher has come forward in the hope to give courage to other cyber bullying victims

But things soon turned sour, with the Malvern teenager adding: 'I must get at least ten tweets a day saying I'm a dirty pikey. I think they know it's going to get to me, or because they know they can.

'There have been many times when I've cried myself to sleep. I'm very scared because I like to think people think I'm strong, because if they don't, then they might not think I can do it... Some days I wish that people would leave me alone for a bit and for there to be a hole to suck me in.'

The No chart-topper added: 'I never thought I could talk to anybody about it because I didn't feel I needed to as I was strong enough to get through it alone, but that's the worst thing you can do.'

Cher also said she would be a lot happier if she had catapulted to fame a decade ago when the Internet was left prevalent: 'I'd be a lot happier and be protected a lot more.'


Soldiering on: Cher clearly relishes her fame at T4 Stars of 2011 and the SBTV Christmas party last December

Scandalous Celebrity Big Brother star Natasha Giggs, 29, has also been in the firing line from cyber bullies follow her eight-year affair with brother-in-law Ryan, along with Xtra Factor host Caroline Flack, 32, who had a fling with One Direction teenage heartthrob Harry Styles, 18.

The programme was aired to coincide with today’s Safer Internet Day, following a study by charity Beatbullying which found one in 13 children experience regular bullying on social network sites.

Emma-Jane Cross, chief executive of Beatbullying, said: 'Cyber-bullying continues to be a dangerous problem for young people and we must not ignore its complex and often devastating effects.'



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Is this Cher Lloyd's engagement ring? Singer, 18, engaged to boyfriend Craig Monk

By Andrea Magrath


Happily ever after? Cher Lloyd, 18, is engaged to hairdresser boyfriend Craig Monk


It was revealed today that Cher Lloyd, 18, is engaged to her boyfriend Craig Monk, 21.
And now pictures have emerged showing the X Factor star wearing what appears to be an engagement ring over a month ago.

When she flew into Los Angeles in late November with her hairdresser beau, the Swagger Jagger singer was pictured with a small diamond ring on her wedding finger, which is tattooed with a heart.


The news of Miss Lloyd's engagement to her boyfriend of nine months was first reported today in The Sun.

A source told the paper: 'Cher's been telling anyone who will listen that she's engaged to Craig, despite originally denying the news.

'She's head over heels and has been sporting an engagement ring since last month.'


Is this your engagement ring? The singer was pictured in November with what appears to be a diamond ring on her wedding finger

To wed: Cher was wearing the ring when she jetted into Los Angeles from London in late November

Miss Lloyd has previously told Mail Online that her man helps her stay grounded despite her showbiz lifestyle.

'My boyfriend keeps me sane' she has said.

'He tells me to keep a grip, he’ll say “You've got the best thing ever, realise you are the luckiest person ever”.


Now you see it...: The ring had been moved to her index finger when Cher performed at KOKO Camden in December

Whirlwind: The couple began dating last April and quickly moved in together

'He whips me back into shape a little bit.'

The couple began dating back in April after meeting at the Mayfair salon where he works. They soon moved in together.

She previously dated Karim Roundi in late 2010, who she was introduced to through fellow X Factor contestant Paije Richardson.


Art doesn't imitate life: While her personal life is just peachy, Cher's latest music video for Want U Back is about seeking revenge on an ex




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Let's hope this does the trick! Cher Lloyd reveals her bid to break into the US market with new Want U Back video

By Holly Thomas


Jealous streak: Viewers get to see Cher Lloyd being a bad girl when her ex-boyfriend is dating a new flame in video Want U Back


She's made no secret of her desire to crack the American market.

And with the third single from her debut album Sticks + Stones entitled Want U Back, Cher Lloyd is hoping to achieve just that.

The video, released today, features a rap from former X Factor US contestant Astro, and follows Cher as she wreaks her revenge on an ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend.

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Teaming up: The video features a rap from former X Factor US contestant Astro

The singer tweeted excitedly today: 'I can't wait to see it on the Telly now, I'm not gunna lie I get all excited!!!'

Viewers see a jealous Cher following the couple through various date scenes and disrupting their happy new relationship.

The story kicks off with Cher reminiscing on her bed, demonstrating her characteristic cheek as she sings 'Hey, boy you never had much game, so I needed to upgrade'

She flicks through old photos as she muses over her old love, singing: 'Remember all the things that you and I did first And now you're doing them with her.'


In her dreams: Cher pours popcorn over her ex during a daydream in which she wreaks revenge on him

On top of the world: This is Cher's third single from her debut album, Sticks + Stones

And she can't hide her devilish grin when she throws the salty snack all over them as they sit in the cinema watching a film while geeking out with 3D glasses.

An envious Lloyd sings: 'Remember all the things that you and I did first? And now you’re doing them with her.

'Boy you can say anything you want, I don’t give a shh, no one else can have ya.'


Reminiscing: Cher muses over her old relationship while flicking through photos on her bed

Look familiar? Cher continues to sport a hairstyle very similar to that of her old mentor, Cheryl Cole

The 18-year-old has been signed to X Factor judge L.A. Reid's label- so it is no wonder that the star producer's former hopeful Astro has teamed up with her.

The X Factor USA judge has helped talent such as Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Usher, and Kanye West become global stars in the past.

Cher told BBC Breakfast: 'I went over to America to do some more recording and stuff like that and now I'm signed to Epic with L.A. Reid.'


Looking back: The former X Factor contestant reminisces as she looks at old pictures


Rising star: Cher has been signed to Epic records in America by X Factor judge L.A Reid

She said that the music mogul finds her 'funny' and 'outgoing.'

Lloyd scored a UK number one single with Swagger Jagger and reached number four with the help of Mike Posner on With Ur Love.

Cher is currently dating hairdresser Craig Monk, who will be hoping not to get on the wrong side of her if her actions in this video are to be believed.




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Err... jealous much? Cher Lloyd releases sneak peek of new video Want U Back, in which she seeks revenge on ex-boyfriend

By J J Anisiobi


Jealous streak: Viewers get to see Cher Lloyd being a bad girl when her ex-boyfriend is dating a new flame in video Want U Back


Cher Lloyd looks set for another top five hit after releasing a sneak peek of her new single; even if it means untipping a box of popcorn all over her ex-boyfriend and his new flame.

The Swagger Jagger singer has given her fans a behind-the-scenes look of Want U Back ahead of its release on Friday.

The video follows the lyrics of the song which describe how the X Factor star feels seeing her former beau with a new girl on his arm.


Viewers see a jealous Cher following the couple through various date scenes and disrupting their happy times.

And she can't hide her devilish grin when she throws the salty snack all over them as they sit in the cinema watching a film while geeking out with 3D glasses.

On top of the world: Cher Lloyd has released a teaser of her new music video for Want U Back


An envious Lloyd sings: 'Remember all the things that you and I did first? And now you’re doing them with her.

'Boy you can say anything you want, I don’t give a shh, no one else can have ya.'

Everything's OK: Cher gives a thumbs-up during filming of her new video


The 18-year-old received an early Christmas present yesterday when it was announced that she had been signed to L.A. Reid's label.

The X Factor USA judge has helped talent such as Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Usher, and Kanye West become global stars in the past.


Looking back: The former X Factor contestant reminisces as she looks at old pictures

Rising star: Cher has been signed to Epic records in America by X Factor judge L.A Reid


Cher told BBC Breakfast: 'I went over to America to do some more recording and stuff like that and now I'm signed to Epic with L.A. Reid.'

She said that the music mogul finds her 'funny' and 'outgoing.'

Lloyd scored a UK number one single with Swagger Jagger and reached number four with the help of Mike Posner on With Ur Love.

Cher is currently dating hairdresser Craig Monk, who will be hoping not to get on the wrong side of her if her actions in this video are to be believed.




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