To wonder why Cheryl doesn't just make the pregnancy announcement?

[NapQueen]

Cause she clearly is.

[lottieandmia]

It's very sad that in this day and age people have to hide their sexuality but it's well known that Hollywood male actors do have beards if they're gay because they otherwise won't have a hope of getting the lead in a romantic film.

And people in bands have done it before too, haven't they. I don't think her sexuality matters but there's no doubt that one of the reasons she's the most famous one from GA is because she's the prettiest.

[JeanGenie23]

lottieandmia am I right in thinking the following statement is a metaphor?
Hollywood male actors do have beards

I'm getting very confused now!!!

[Whentheshipgoesdown]

I think she's the prettiest but also the one who's most obviously pursued a celebrity lifestyle post GA. You don't hear much about Sarah Harding these days despite the several years she spent being constantly in the tabloids.

And agreed, her sexuality doesn't/shouldn't matter - but fans often like to feel like they're on the inside of a big secret, which is where I think a lot of this comes from.

[TallulahBetty]

Beard = cover girlfriend for a gay man.

[JeanGenie23]

Tallulah Well you learn something new everyday!

Isn't that why John Travolta and Tom Cruise are Scientologists? They are meant to be gay, but by paying their way into this massive cult means that they are afforded the highest protection?

[UnoriginalNN]

God it's such a massive PR campaign I can't even

So the paps just know where to go to get a shot of her fully made up? It's cat and mouse and they are fully indulging the media.

[lottieandmia]

Katie Holmes was thought to be a beard for TC.

[user1477427207]

" So the paps just know where to go to get a shot of her fully made up? "

well duh yes,,,,obviously....a bit like those Princess Diana in the gym without a grimace or a drop of sweat shots....

[HappyAxolotl]

See I always thought Nicola was stunning (I still think she still is) but I noticed she didn't get anywhere near the amount of camera time the rest of them did. Even when she was the one singing the lens was barely on her.

[verystressedmum]

Cheryl's gay? never heard that one before!
Who's KW?

This is all getting weirder and weirder

[TrumpsFluffyHair]

Kimberly Walsh. There are lots of elaborate rumours about their supposed long term relationship!

[verystressedmum]

Oh good god it's getting a bit ridiculous now!

[OiiiOiiiLou]

I'm quite impressed that Chezza has managed to maintain a whole PR campaign for several months on the speculation of whether she is pregnant or not by what she wears and angles of photos. Considering it's taken her through the debate of whether she would be on X Factor, possible music that hasn't happened yet and now her perfume, it's been very successful to keep our attention.

Every quote given to the tabloids has ensured no answer is given - particularly from best mate Kimberley who quite happily announced her pregnancy,

But with Cheryl, she does need the story. She also needed the connection with Liam quite obviously (and yes, 1D are still under the same management as Chezza) - but he looks like a deer caught in the headlights whenever he is with her so I doubt very much he is the dad even if she is pregnant. He certainly looked a lot happier hanging out with his DJ and producer mates in LA and Las Vegas.
But as we are still speculating, and she is getting on the front of tabloids and able to sell her perfume, she must be very happy.

(I have no idea whether she is gay/straight/pan/bi or whatever! I don't really care on that part but I think she is playing the PR game and the public is skipping to her tune by joining in the speculation)

[Daisiesandgerberas]

She is on The One Show right now.

Sitting down wearing black.

[RebootYourEngine]

The outfit that she is wearing on the one show makes her look pregnant. If she isnt pregnant i would suggest that she doesnt wear that again if she doesnt want people talking about whether she is or not.

[honeylulu]

The female (lesbian) equivalent of a "beard" marriage is a "frock" marriage. It says so in the Viz Profanisorous.

[PigPigTrotters]

I watched the one show and thought she didn't look pregnant, she has put on a bit of weight though and looks good for it, she was looking very thin before.

[3luckystars]

A frock! I am glad I learned something new today.

[maddiemookins16mum]

I thought she was divorced, is the dad her now ex husband (I could clearly ask DD but I'll get "the look".

[user1466200877]

Very pretty girl but devoid of talent. Cannot understand a word if she is talking or singing! Is it too much to hope that the child has elocution lessons. Not totally tongue in cheek!!

[BratFarrarsPony]

" Cannot understand a word if she is talking or singing! "

well if you are interested, I suggest you listen. There is nothing unintelligible about her accent, its just Geordie lite.

[instantly]

Well she's a storm in a teacup isn't she?

[ssd]

I'm sniggering at the comments that she might be trying to keep a pregnancy secret to stop the outrage of 1D fans......does anyone over the age of 10 actually like 1D