Cheryl lands herself in hot water with “irresponsible” comments
Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is not having the best week of her career so far after being accused of miming on Sunday’s X Factor and blasting a follower on Instagram yesterday.
Now, the singer has angered mental health sufferers and charities after comments she made during Lola’s performance last weekend.
Lola performed Crazy by Gnarls Barkley and when Simon asked where the Halloween aspect was in the set, Cheryl replied: “It was crazy, we had a theme. If you didn’t notice there were people in straitjackets.”
Now, mental health organisation, Mind and Rethink Mental Illness’ Time to Change have blasted Cheryl’s words, as spokesperson Kate Nightingale told The Daily Mirror: “The X Factor is watched by millions and implying that mental health problems are scary it’s irresponsibly fuelling damaging myths and misconception.”
Twitter users also condemned Cheryl, with many complaining that her words are offensive and damaging to those suffering from mental health issues:
A big well done to Cheryl for promoting mental health stigma last night. Why didn't anyone in the production team stop her? #xfactor
— Chaleigh Huggett (@Chaleighrose) November 2, 2014
Sure I'm not the only one to find it completely unacceptable to consider mental health a "Halloween worthy" theme.Get a clue,Cheryl #xfactor
— Gina Abolins (@gina_abolins) November 1, 2014
Well done Cheryl, your theme was straight jackets because of mental health. #Ignoranceisbliss #xfactor
— Cassie (@Cassportmann) November 1, 2014
Something not quite right about Cheryl's reasoning of the song choice/ theme for Lola! Belittling mental health much??? @TheXFactor
— JulsHiddenGems (@JulsNS) November 1, 2014
As of yet, Cheryl hasn't addressed the controversial situation but it may be a good idea…
