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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Where's your Swagger Jagger? Cher Lloyd ditches her trainers and looks more like Cheryl Cole than ever on L.A video shoot

By Lucy Buckland


Spot the difference: Cher Lloyd filming yesterday (left) and her former mentor Cheryl Cole


They haven't spoken in almost a year but it seems Cher Lloyd hasn't let that stop her getting closer to former X Factor mentor Cheryl Cole's look.

As the pint sized pop princess was spotted filming her latest video in L.A the 19-year-old looked more like her Geordie mentor than ever before.

Gone were the ripped jeans and trainers and in was a more stylish look suitable for a mini Cheryl Cole wannabee.


And the similarities don't stop there, the Swagger Jagger singer was even spotted puffing away on a cigarette during filming breaks.

Cheryl Cole is known to be a light smoker.

Cher came over to LA last Sunday and earlier this week visited the contestants of X Factor USA at their studio.

Coincidentally Cher's mentor Cheryl is also in LA at the moment working on her new album.


Keeping it... stylish: Cher Lloyd seems to be morphing into her former X Factor mentor

Swagger Jagger

And Cher, 19, showed her teenage side on the shoot by snacking on a packet of crisps during filming breaks.

Cher recently told MailOnline how boyfriend Craig Monk, 21, keeps her grounded, and the pair showed they're certainly still completely smitten by linking arms and snuggling up to each other.

Cher admitted last month she hadn't heard from her mentor since the show ended
She said: 'No I haven't really heard from her, which is a shame, you know because we were quite close on the show.


With your love: Cher Lloyd with her boyfriend Craig Monk who she says keeps her grounded

Munch: Cher Lloyd snacks on a bag of crisps during filming, perhaps something her former mentor wouldn't be caught doing


'But you know, things happen. It was a TV show and i don't expect people to have to keep in contact with me.'

When Kate asked if her new glossy mane was a 'conscious thing', Cher said: 'That's just come with being happy.

'Sometimes you get really run down and you don't feel at your best. if you're happy within, it shows on the outside.'


Great heights: they've both sported bouffant buns


Back in the day: Cheryl Cole (centre) with Cher Lloyd (left) and Rebecca Ferguson almost a year to the day, Cher's look has slowly morphed into Cheryl's over the past 12 months



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'You look so much like Cheryl Cole': Cher Lloyd confronted about her transformation... but says she doesn't talk to the singer

By Alanah Eriksen


When Cher Lloyd performed on Sunday night's X Factor elimination show, fans were shocked at how much she looked like Cheryl Cole.

Missing the ripped jeans, chains and bike boots, the former contestant was world's away from her audition last year.

And now, the 18-year-old has been confronted about her transformation into a more demure version of herself.

More demure: Daybreak host Kate Garraway confronted Cher Lloyd about her recent transformation into lookalike Cheryl Cole


But she says she still hasn't spoken to her former mentor.

Daybreak host Kate Garraway, said to the Swagger Jagger singer yesterday: 'As soon as you appeared on the show... everyone said, and I'm sure you've had this all year, "Wow, you look so much like Cheryl Cole, you look like your old mentor." All of that kind of thing.


Nervous: A glossy-haired Cher laughed nervously when she was confronted

Uncanny: Fans said after she performed on X Factor on Sunday, left, that she looked like her former mentor Cheryl Cole


'Do you keep in touch with her because she's had a tough year actually. Probably tougher than you in some ways'

Cher laughed nervously and said: 'No i haven't really heard from her, which is a shame, you know because we were quite close on the show.

'But you know, things happen. It was a TV show and i don't expect people to have to keep in contact with me.'


He's mine! Cher brought along her boyfriend, hairdresser Craig Monk, for support

Clean-cut: Cher is missing the chains, ripped jeans and biker boots that shot her to fame when she auditioned for the X Factor last year


When Kate asked if her new glossy mane was a 'conscious thing', Cher said: 'That's just come with being happy.

'Sometimes you get really run down and you don't feel at your best. if you're happy within, it shows on the outside.'

She said she was a lot happier since leaving the show.

She's famous now: The 18-year-old was happy to sign autographs for fans yesterday


'I think, back then I was very frustrated and a bit angry. Now I am a happy girl.

'It helps that i don't need to fight as much as before.'

After Cher performed her new single, With Your Love, on Sunday's elimination show, fans took to Twitter to point out the resemblance.

One wrote: 'It's scary how much Cher Lloyd looks like cheryl cole.'

Another said: 'Cher Lloyd looks like a cross between Cheryl Cole and Selena Gomez.'


Times have changed: Cher also spoke about how she was a lot happier since leaving the show because she didn't 'have to fight'


Cher has been dating hairdresser Craig Monk, 21, since April.

She brought him to the ITV studios for support yesterday and was hugged him as she posed for photos and signed autographs.

Cher also spoke about her nerves on Sunday's show.

'It felt like I was back, properly back and in the competition in a away. I had more nerves than what i did when I was back on the show.

'And it was quite difficult to hype myself up and get ready to just go out there and do a really good performance.'


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Glad to be back: Cher Lloyd looks excited but nervous as she returns to the X Factor stage a year later to perform her new single

By Kirsty Mccormack


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Back in the game: Cher Lloyd returned to the X Factor stage as guest star and performed her new single With Your Love


She may not have won the competition last year but last night Cher Lloyd returned to the X Factor stage and proved she's still got what it takes to be a star.

The 18-year-old was welcomed back to the show as a guest star where she sang her new single, With Your Love.

Cher made it to the final of the singing competition and has enjoyed a year of success since being voted off the show.

Tired but excited: The young star told X Factor host Dermot O'Leary that she couldn't remember the last time she had a 'good nights sleep'


Wearing a multi-coloured checked outfit that consisted of a matching top and tutu with a huge bow on the front, the brunette pop star looked a bit nervous to be back on the famous stage.

Finishing off her look with a pair of black and white platform brogues, white ankle sock and fuchsia pink lipstick, the kooky singer still enjoyed showing off her talent.

Sharing her limelight with a host of professional dancers, who wore similar outfits to her, Cher seemed overwhelmed when her performance was over.

Dancing and singing: The 18-year-old gave an energetic performance and was joined by many dancers who wore similar outfits to her


'I cant remember the last time I had a good nights sleep,' she told X Factor host, Dermot O'Leary.

'But I've worked hard and I'm hoping it's paid off,' she added.

Cher - who auditioned for the show two times previously before being accepted - was signed by Simon Cowell's record label, Syco Music after last year's show came to an end.

Her debut album, Sticks + Stones is set to be released next month and will certainly be a hit with Cher's loyal fans.

Ready for the circus: Cher wore a kooky multi-coloured outfit complete with a white bow, ankle socks and black and white brogues

Glad to be back: The young star has already experienced her first number one with her debut single Swagger Jagger


She's already experienced her first number one with her debut single, Swagger Jagger, which she released in July this year and has collaborated with U.S. star, Mike Posner, on her second single which is available tomorrow.

Cher certainly caused controversy on last year's X Factor after her mentor at the time, Cheryl Cole, put her through to the live shows even though she forgot her lines during a crucial performance at judges' houses.

It was also revealed that during a sing off with fellow contestant, Mary Byrne, in the semi-final Cher had received the fewest public votes but was once again saved by the majority of the panel.

Monochrome: Cher changed into a black and white shirt dress and wedges as she left the studio

Loved up: Cher heads home with hairdresser boyfriend Craig Monk after appearing on ITV2 spin-off show Xtra Factor


Meanwhile, the Malvern teenager has admitted she has already moved in with hairdresser boyfriend Craig Monk, who she started dating in April.

The 18-year-old is convinced she's met her soulmate and she will end up marrying him one day.

She told the Sunday Mirror: 'We're living together, we're very settled. This is it. You won't ever hear of me having another boyfriend.

'My life is f**king sorted. It's cushty. I'm rubbing my hands like an emperor. I'm on top of the world. I hope one day we'll be married and having kids.'


Starting out: Cher performing on the X Factor live show last year when she was still a contestant




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