Talking about Cheryl’s time on the US X Factor in 2011, the music mogul claimed Cheryl was heavier than normal when she joined the show.

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Angered by the comments, Cheryl said: ‘At the age of 55, he hasn’t learnt that a gentleman shouldn’t talk about a woman’s weight.’

The star also hit out at the public view that you have to look the part in order to succeed.

‘It’s outrageous and it’s sad. Talent doesn’t have anything to do with how you look,’ said the 31-year-old, who has had a massive image overhaul since finding fame in Girls Aloud.

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‘Aretha Franklin is not a small woman and she’s got one of the greatest voices in the world.’

Cheryl also announced that she will launch her own record label soon, only taking on artists over the age of 18, and making sure they take an 18 month music development course.

‘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.’