Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has hit out at Simon Cowell for claiming she put on weight when she started as a judge on X Factor USA.
Earlier this year, the music mogul claimed she was heavier than normal when she joined the American version of the show in 2011.
And it seems the former Girls Aloud star still holds a grudge, spitting: “At the age of 55, he hasn’t learnt that a gentleman shouldn’t talk about a woman’s weight.”
The singer believes there shouldn’t be such a focus on appearance for people in the public eye.
Cheryl hopes to launch her own record label but says she would only take on artists over the age of 18 and she would then put them on an 18-month development course before they released any music.
She told the Daily Mirror: “It’s too much pressure. They would have to be over 18. But I would develop them while they’re still in school…
“It’s outrageous and it’s sad. Talent doesn’t have anything to do with how you look.
“Aretha Franklin is not a small woman and she’s got one of the greatest voices in the world.”
The star came up with the idea for developing singers thanks to her job as a talent show judge.
She said: “I love the aspect of X Factor where I’m nurturing talent. Watching the sparkle in someone else’s eye and remembering you having that dream, it’s such a buzz.”
GALLERY: Cheryl Fernandez-Versini's style file
Cheryl Cole's style file
1 of 23Shirt crimes
Where it all begin. Back in 2002 Cheryl was just another badly dressed wannabe singing for her stardom on Popstars: The Rivals. And boy did she sing.
2 of 23How low can you go (answer: very)
In full party mode, Chezza opted for a scarf top cinched in with a belt and bootcut trews for a night on the town back in 2003. Yep, she's got belt chains. And what?
3 of 23The cold shoulder
It's hard to believe but this is actually an awards ceremony outfit. Yep, in 2005 an off-the-shoulder top and tiered skirt were all a pop star needed to wow on the pavement. As it's Cheryl, her dimples did save her some.
4 of 23Floral fantastic
For the Alien Autopsy premiere Cheryl went all MUM wearing a flowery satin dress and matching shawl
5 of 23DIY facelift
Who needs night cream when you can scrape your hair into a super tight high pony?
6 of 23Vesty
Following the breakdown of her marriage, Cheryl lost weight and looked teeny tiny. Here in 2008 she showed how small her frame had become when she stepped out in grey trews and a white vest, both of which appeared to drown the petite star
7 of 23Print-cess
We LOVED this fun and flirty skater dress! The bright yet chic colours looked fab against Chezza's tan while the flippy style showed off her toned legs
8 of 23On yer head!
It might have been December but Cheryl took the festive spirit a tad too far with her red leather jacket and fluffy headband
9 of 23Meow! Part 1
Well, helloooo mama! Chezza brought the WOW to the X Factor stage in a floor length black dress and with a cute bow hair 'do
10 of 23Meow! Part 2
One of our all time favourite Cheryl looks. The beautiful star looked gorge in her patterned frock and cat's ears on the X Factor
11 of 23OMG it's CC in VB
For the NTAs Cheryl stunned us all when she stepped out onto the red carpet wearoing a pale pink Victoria Beckham dress. We bet back in Baden-Baden neither of them thought THAT would ever happen
12 of 23Uh-oh
We couldn't put together a Cheryl style round-up without skipping over the p'orange pond. Take a look. Aaaand now we move on...
13 of 23The big yay or nay
Cheryl's Stephanie Rolland couture gown divided the heat office. Was her Cannes frock a bit too fashion or had Chezza hit the nail on the head?
14 of 23Cannes or can't?
Another Cannes look, this time one flashing a lot more flesh. Perhaps a little too much for the film festival crowd but there's no denying she looks pretty darn great
15 of 23Sparkly star
Another Cannes look, this time one flashing a lot more flesh. Perhaps a little too much for the film festival crowd but there's no denying she looks pretty darn great
16 of 23Hot suff
Date night with new fella Tre called for a sexy leather pencil skirt and co-ordinating top with comfy courts. An excellent romantic look
17 of 23Sling-ky mama
Cripes, this lady can even make a wrist injury look hot! Can we pretend we've got a poorly wrist to emulate Chezza's style? No?
18 of 23P-p-p-pick up a peplum!
Or two! For Guiseppe Zanotti's Fashion Night Out party Cheryl went OTT on the peplums and totally pulled them off
19 of 23Onesie
Cheryl isn't all about the natty frocks and OMG glamour gowns. The lady can also rock a onesie with panache. Especially when said onesie is a YSL number.
20 of 23Comeback kid
At the big announcement of her return to The X Factor Cheryl greeted paps wearing a chic Lela Rose LBD with bright heels and cool shades.
21 of 23Yeehaw!
Ooh how hot did Chezza look in her Kate Moss for Topshop fringed leather number at Kiss 100 radio? Smoking hot that's how.
22 of 23Mono magic
Looking like a black and white babe in a cropped Jil Sander top with a giant statement necklace at the London leg of The X Factor auditions this year.. Those Temperley London trews could've done with being shortened a tad, though...
23 of 23Tomato talent
The petite star wowed in this vibrant Stella McCartney two-piece, showing off her poker-straight locks.