X factor 2018: cheryl faces backlash over x-rated itv routine
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Cheryl took to The X Factor stage to perform her new single Love Made Me Do It last night live on the ITV show. However, the former Girls Aloud star performed a risqué routine that left
viewers at home aghast at the pre-watershed routine. Fans were also stunned as Cheryl incorporated licking her hand as part of her performance. One viewer tweeted: “#Xfactor Cheryl Cole put
your clothes back on.” “But who wore it better? Cheryl or Edward Scissorhands? #XFactor #Cheryl,” posted another. A third added: “Did Cheryl really just lick her hand on X factor so so
cringe that was awful #XFactor.” “Did she just lick her fingers and then give Dermot a high five? #XFactor #Cheryl,” questioned another. A fifth said: “I LOVE Cheryl but... That tattoo lick
though #XFactor.” “Did Cheryl just lick her hand? #XFactor #Cheryl,” asked another. One fan teased: “Everyone claiming that Cheryl’s performance was inappropriate pre watershed really need
to get out more, I’ve seen more X-Rated action in McDonalds tbh...#XFactor #LoveMadeMeDoIt.” Viewers were also divided over Cheryl’s singing, with many noting her performance was “out of
tune”. One viewer teased: “Tough one tonight but reckon this Cheryl girl is going home. #XFactor.” “Who the F**K told cheryl she can sing?????? I’m getting second hand embarrassment
#XFactor,” posted another. A third simply put: “Cheryl. The vocals were dire #XFactor.” “I’m cringing out my f**king skin, Cheryl you cannae sing mann #xfactor,” claimed another. A fifth
teased: “Was waiting on Simon to wave his hand to stop the music half way through Cheryl’s performance #XFactor.” However, other fans were impressed by Cheryl’s performance. One said: “YES
LIVE VOCALS. @CherylOfficial is basically for everyone who loves a PROPER pop star. If you don’t like it, go watch a band. KILLED IT #XFACTOR.” “Cheryl just SERVED with both vocals and
choreography #Xfactor,” posted another. _THE X FACTOR CONTINUES NEXT SATURDAY ON ITV._