Kimberley Walsh talks 'play dates' with Cheryl and Bear
They've been pals since their Girls Aloud days!
Last updated 18th May 2019
Kimberley Walsh and Cheryl Tweedy have been close friends since they started out in Girls Aloud together, having met on talent show Popstars: The Rivals way back in 2002. Cheryl, who is now mum to Bear Payne by her ex-boyfriend Liam Payne, and Kimberley, who shares sons Bobby and Cole with husband Justin Scott, have maintained their friendship despite the band splitting in 2009.
So it's no surprise that the pair spend a lot of time together now that they're both mums, as it means that they can meet up for playdates with their kids all together. Aww!
Speaking exclusively to heat at This Morning Live, Kimberley revealed that the playdates aren't exclusive to just herself and Cheryl, but they also invite Denise Van Outen along too!
She said, "All of my friends have got kids the same age, so I’m really lucky. I see all my friends with kids; obviously Cheryl, Denise Van Outen has got a little girl. My boys love older girls, so we love doing play dates with her as well. It’s great."
Swipe through to see Cheryl's transformation through the years...
2020 Cheryl - Aged 36
Speaking of extensions it looks like Chez wore some during The Greatest Dancer event at the beginning of 2020. We're loving her hair colour though.
Swipe through to see Cheryl's transformation through the years...
2002 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 19
Cheryl Tweedy made her debut with pop band Girls Aloud in November 2002, while rocking the crazy noughties Fashion Trends.
2003 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 20
Cheryl (Tweedy) in her Girls Aloud days sporting the tomboy style tracks and sneakers. Lets not forget our midriffs!
2003 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 20
Leaving the court house in '03, Cheryl is almost un recognizable in her 'worker mum' jeans and pale pink jacket. One thing Cheryl did not for get were the infamous pink tinted sunglasses from the early 2000's.
2003 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 20
Cheryl and her girl squad, Girls Aloud looked more united than ever in their early days in matching tracks.
2004 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 21
Cheryl slaying it in the tomboy baggy jeans and sneakers. And of course the matching belt, top and earrings. And no outfit is complete 'till the pink sunnies come out.
2004 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 21
Who else would look this good sitting in a chair on stage performing on stage in three-qarters and flip flops? Imagine performing now in flip-fops?!
2004 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 21
Ah yes, the not-so-invisible invisible bra straps that we all wore, especially with our little boob-tube tops.
2004 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 21
The LBB tasseled dress with heels that we all of 3cm high. Man we were cool in the 2000's
2005 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 22
With low cut jeans and crop top tees taking over fashion, Cheryl and her sporty fit physique sure rocked these styles.
2005 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 22
Looking back on fashion, early naughties were an absolute shocker! That dark brown, not quite maxi, not quite knee length skirt with pointed shoes did not do the mint green satin corset any favours. We still love you, though, Cheryl!
2005 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 22
Our girl Cheryl looking so happy, but oh dear! Looks like Girls Aloud girls were celebrating October fest... in July.
2005 Cheryl Tweedy- Age 22
That a lot-a pink! The Girls Aloud group performed for the T4 Poll Winters' Party Smash Hits show in what we could only assume to be Barbie inspired prom dresses.
2006 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 23
Cheryl arriving at the 2006 Alien Autopsy Premiere in an elegant evening coral dress, with a simple peep toe heel and shawl.
2006 Cheryl Cole - Age 23
YES! The highlight days. With Cheryl's not so brunette hair of hair, if it was not for the dimples, you would have to take a second glance to realize who just walked past. Still beautiful as ever in that champagne silk wrap dress with ex-hubby Ashley Cole.
2006 Cheryl Cole - Age 23
Cheryl means business at the movie premiere of 'It's A Boy Girl Thing' in support of Elton John's AIDS Foundation. The shimmer striped blazer with buttoned down collard shirt is perfectly eventuated with the drop down sparkle necklace.
2007 Cheryl Cole - Age 24
Back to her dark burnet shoulder length locks, Cheryl poses for Girls Aloud's new single 'Sexy! No No No'. With the pain white sleeved low cut top, Cheryl teases us with that little smirk!
2007 Cheryl Cole - Age 24
With her square cut dead straight locks, Cheryl plays the Sexy Librarian quite well! With that neutral lippy, giving just enough colour and her see through tank, we say YES to this look at the London Fashion week in '07.
2007 Cheryl Cole - Age 24
Cheryl appeared in style to the 2007 Samsung Launch for their new F20 Purple phone along side her girl squad. Dressed it a navy blue, knee length, bodycon dress, she absolutely killed this entrance! Loving the neck line on this one, Cheryl.
2007 Cheryl Cole - Age 24
This stunner continues to stun us in a floor length sequined high neck dress at the 2007 British Red Cross Ball.
2008 Cheryl Cole - Age 25
Arriving at the '08 Brit Awards, Cheryl sure stood out in that yellow piece and barbie pink lip color, but WOW does that work! STUNNING
2008 Cheryl Cole - Age 25
Cheryl looked like she was in her element while walking the runway for the Fashion for Relief show during the London Fashion Week in '08. With a smile like that she definitely deserves the tiara!
2008 Cheryl Cole - Age 25
Cheryl wore quite the statement piece the the Girls Aloud Book Signing in '08. Making sure she gabbed the eyes of fellow fans, the yellow and black tiger stripped dress entrusted with that bright pink belt aught to do it!
2008 Cheryl Cole - Age 25
Cheryl Arriving at the National Television Awards wearing a a shoulder fall gown, with a pop of green down the bottom. This pin up hairstyle with the patterned chest and neck line is a win for sure!
2008 Cheryl Cole - Age 25
It be safe to say that by now, Cheryl has become a pro at making entrances. With the full head of long full locks and that killer smile, Cheryl was sure to turn heads as she entered the Music Industry Trusts' Awards in '08.
2009 Cheryl Cole - Age 26
From her music video 'Parachute' in 2009, Cheryl met ex-boyf Derek Hough and, although the pair didn't last, they sure look like they mean business. Specially in that dramatic layered black dress!
2009 Cheryl Cole - Age 26
Once again slaying at another entrance, Cheryl stuns us by showing of her long toned legs in this white textured a line mini dress #legsfordays.
2009 Cheryl Cole - Age 26
Cheryl sure showed us how she burlesques' while performing at the 2009 Brit awards. The denim jeans are officially gone while performing!
2010 Cheryl Cole - Age 27
Cheryl with X Factor co-hosts after taking out the award for Most Popular Talent Show in 2010.
2010 Cheryl Cole - Age 27
Giving Tom Cruise a run for his money in these Aviators, Cheryl is looking hot as coming down those stairs at the 2010 Brit Awards!
2010 Cheryl Cole - Age 27
The jean are back but the jeans of early 2000's are history! Cheryl arrives at BBC Radio 1 Studios in '10 super skinny white wash denim jeans with a leather sleepless jacket looking absolutely fab!
2010 Cheryl Cole - Age 27
Cheryl performing songs from her first Debut Album as a Solo Artist at the opening of the Black Eyed Peas Concert in Dublin and is working it army style!
2010 Cheryl Cole - Age 27
Oh Yes! Cheryl giving us a it of a tease with the super high leg split in a simple-statement white dress arriving at the Annual Cannes Film Festival in '10. Love Love Love.
2011 Cheryl - Age 27
Sometimes simple is better, and Cheryl sure looked red hot arriving at the ELLE Style Awards in 2011.
2011 Cheryl- 28th Birthday
Celebrating in style on her 28th Birthday! This layered dress with a matching neckline, Cheryl surely out dressed anyone and everyone at her bash, and so she should! As much as we love her long dark locks, this is one hair do that absolutely rocked this outfit. Happy B-day C.
2011 Cheryl - Age 28
Cheryl nailed this color contract outfit and toped off this extravaganza with extra volume in her locks! The X Factor contestants sure needed to wow her like she wowed us!
2012 Cheryl- Age 28
Like the fiery star she is, Cheryl paired this number well with the all red accessories as she walked the red carpet!
2012 Cheryl - Age 28
Ah!! Those dimples! Who would fall involve with that.
2012 Cheryl -Age 28
Cheryl showed of that fit physique in this two piece set, with sparkle finishings. Fitting for her 'One Million Lights' album performing at G.A.Y. in 2012.
2013 Cheryl - Age 29
2013 saw the reunion of the Girls Aloud on their 'The Hits Tour 2013'. Man, how they have changed - definitely no baggy jeans and simple tops that for sure. Cheryl spreading her wings like she's walking down the runway of a Vic Secret show!
2014 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - Age 30
If anyone knows how to rock a Red Carpet, its Cheryl Cole! Absolutely saying at the Foxcatcher Premier at the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival, Cheryl sure knows how to pull off this textured black trail dress! Damn Gurl!
2014 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - Age 30
Loving this more casual side of Cheryl. The tasseled jacked is a huge plus! And its coming back in!
2015 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - Age 31
Mid 2015, Cheryl posted a pic on her Insta wearing a 'MillyByMichelle' two piece. This flattering piece brings back memories of Yves Saint Laurent fall-winter collection in 1965 he the striped and blocked colours. Perfect for a fun girls night out.
2015 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - Age 31
Love this quirky do up and thigh high peep-toed leather boots. Right the way down to the black trimming on those winged sunnies.
2015 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - Age 31
Forever turning heads, this lace tatted trail gown is just WOW! With a slicked back hairdo, all eyes were on this outfit and its absolutely mesmerizing.
2015 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - Age 31
Paired with super high thigh high boots, this floral black mesh number is sexy, hot, diva-like and we like!
2016 Cheryl - Age 32
This sequined striped jumpsuit just screams powerful and successful!
2016 Cheryl - Age 32
A more darker side to Cheryl, with straight hair and plum lips. Perfect number for the Vouge 100 Gala Dinner in '16.
2016 Cheryl - Age 33
Mum to be Cheryl sure has a glow to her smile at the Gold Obsession Party in 2016 where she would have been around 4 months pregnant at the time with her first bub.
2016 Cheryl - Age 33
Parents to be, Cheryl and Liam show off their new family cooking up and they couldn't look happier.
2017 Cheryl - Age 34
At the #GAME4GRENFELL charity event, Cheryl looked super casual and super hot all at once. Red lips to match those red high wait a line plants.
2017 Cheryl - Age 34
In October of 2017, the mum of one walked the runway during the Le Defile L'Oreal Paris for the Womenswear Spring/Summer 2018 collection. Pulling off a two-toned lippy with matching textured boots and jacket.
2018 Cheryl - Aged 34
Putting rumours of a split behind them, Cheryl walked the red carpet at the BRIT Awards in a stunning LBD, accompanied with Liam Payne on her arm as they put on a very loved-up display.
2018 Cheryl - Aged 35
After announcing her split from Liam Payne in July, Cheryl showed off her shorter hair as she promoted her brand new single 'Love Made Me Do It' in November 2018.
2019 Cheryl - Aged 35
The former X Factor judge debuted another new look at the launch of new BBC show The Greatest Dancer in early 2019, looking fabulous with longer hair.
2019 Cheryl - Aged 35
The Geordie princess decided to lighten her hair a bit in March 2019, oozing glamour at an awards show.
2019 Cheryl - Aged 36
Following her birthday it appeared that Cheryl went even lighter on her hair.
2019 Cheryl - Aged 36
A few weeks later and she walked down the runway for "Le Defile L'Oreal Paris" Show during Paris Fashion Week with darker hair. Well it looks darker but that could be the products on her hair...
2019 Cheryl - Aged 36
Fast forward a few months and Cheryl stepped out with slightly shorter hair - maybe she took out any extensions?
2020 Cheryl - Aged 36
Speaking of extensions it looks like Chez wore some during The Greatest Dancer event at the beginning of 2020. We're loving her hair colour though.
Swipe through to see Cheryl's transformation through the years...
2002 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 19
Cheryl Tweedy made her debut with pop band Girls Aloud in November 2002, while rocking the crazy noughties Fashion Trends.
2003 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 20
Cheryl (Tweedy) in her Girls Aloud days sporting the tomboy style tracks and sneakers. Lets not forget our midriffs!
2003 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 20
Leaving the court house in '03, Cheryl is almost un recognizable in her 'worker mum' jeans and pale pink jacket. One thing Cheryl did not for get were the infamous pink tinted sunglasses from the early 2000's.
2003 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 20
Cheryl and her girl squad, Girls Aloud looked more united than ever in their early days in matching tracks.
2004 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 21
Cheryl slaying it in the tomboy baggy jeans and sneakers. And of course the matching belt, top and earrings. And no outfit is complete 'till the pink sunnies come out.
2004 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 21
Who else would look this good sitting in a chair on stage performing on stage in three-qarters and flip flops? Imagine performing now in flip-fops?!
2004 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 21
Ah yes, the not-so-invisible invisible bra straps that we all wore, especially with our little boob-tube tops.
2004 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 21
The LBB tasseled dress with heels that we all of 3cm high. Man we were cool in the 2000's
2005 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 22
With low cut jeans and crop top tees taking over fashion, Cheryl and her sporty fit physique sure rocked these styles.
2005 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 22
Looking back on fashion, early naughties were an absolute shocker! That dark brown, not quite maxi, not quite knee length skirt with pointed shoes did not do the mint green satin corset any favours. We still love you, though, Cheryl!
2005 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 22
Our girl Cheryl looking so happy, but oh dear! Looks like Girls Aloud girls were celebrating October fest... in July.
2005 Cheryl Tweedy- Age 22
That a lot-a pink! The Girls Aloud group performed for the T4 Poll Winters' Party Smash Hits show in what we could only assume to be Barbie inspired prom dresses.
2006 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 23
Cheryl arriving at the 2006 Alien Autopsy Premiere in an elegant evening coral dress, with a simple peep toe heel and shawl.
2006 Cheryl Cole - Age 23
YES! The highlight days. With Cheryl's not so brunette hair of hair, if it was not for the dimples, you would have to take a second glance to realize who just walked past. Still beautiful as ever in that champagne silk wrap dress with ex-hubby Ashley Cole.
2006 Cheryl Cole - Age 23
Cheryl means business at the movie premiere of 'It's A Boy Girl Thing' in support of Elton John's AIDS Foundation. The shimmer striped blazer with buttoned down collard shirt is perfectly eventuated with the drop down sparkle necklace.
2007 Cheryl Cole - Age 24
Back to her dark burnet shoulder length locks, Cheryl poses for Girls Aloud's new single 'Sexy! No No No'. With the pain white sleeved low cut top, Cheryl teases us with that little smirk!
2007 Cheryl Cole - Age 24
With her square cut dead straight locks, Cheryl plays the Sexy Librarian quite well! With that neutral lippy, giving just enough colour and her see through tank, we say YES to this look at the London Fashion week in '07.
2007 Cheryl Cole - Age 24
Cheryl appeared in style to the 2007 Samsung Launch for their new F20 Purple phone along side her girl squad. Dressed it a navy blue, knee length, bodycon dress, she absolutely killed this entrance! Loving the neck line on this one, Cheryl.
2007 Cheryl Cole - Age 24
This stunner continues to stun us in a floor length sequined high neck dress at the 2007 British Red Cross Ball.
2008 Cheryl Cole - Age 25
Arriving at the '08 Brit Awards, Cheryl sure stood out in that yellow piece and barbie pink lip color, but WOW does that work! STUNNING
2008 Cheryl Cole - Age 25
Cheryl looked like she was in her element while walking the runway for the Fashion for Relief show during the London Fashion Week in '08. With a smile like that she definitely deserves the tiara!
2008 Cheryl Cole - Age 25
Cheryl wore quite the statement piece the the Girls Aloud Book Signing in '08. Making sure she gabbed the eyes of fellow fans, the yellow and black tiger stripped dress entrusted with that bright pink belt aught to do it!
2008 Cheryl Cole - Age 25
Cheryl Arriving at the National Television Awards wearing a a shoulder fall gown, with a pop of green down the bottom. This pin up hairstyle with the patterned chest and neck line is a win for sure!
2008 Cheryl Cole - Age 25
It be safe to say that by now, Cheryl has become a pro at making entrances. With the full head of long full locks and that killer smile, Cheryl was sure to turn heads as she entered the Music Industry Trusts' Awards in '08.
2009 Cheryl Cole - Age 26
From her music video 'Parachute' in 2009, Cheryl met ex-boyf Derek Hough and, although the pair didn't last, they sure look like they mean business. Specially in that dramatic layered black dress!
2009 Cheryl Cole - Age 26
Once again slaying at another entrance, Cheryl stuns us by showing of her long toned legs in this white textured a line mini dress #legsfordays.
2009 Cheryl Cole - Age 26
Cheryl sure showed us how she burlesques' while performing at the 2009 Brit awards. The denim jeans are officially gone while performing!
2010 Cheryl Cole - Age 27
Cheryl with X Factor co-hosts after taking out the award for Most Popular Talent Show in 2010.
2010 Cheryl Cole - Age 27
Giving Tom Cruise a run for his money in these Aviators, Cheryl is looking hot as coming down those stairs at the 2010 Brit Awards!
2010 Cheryl Cole - Age 27
The jean are back but the jeans of early 2000's are history! Cheryl arrives at BBC Radio 1 Studios in '10 super skinny white wash denim jeans with a leather sleepless jacket looking absolutely fab!
2010 Cheryl Cole - Age 27
Cheryl performing songs from her first Debut Album as a Solo Artist at the opening of the Black Eyed Peas Concert in Dublin and is working it army style!
2010 Cheryl Cole - Age 27
Oh Yes! Cheryl giving us a it of a tease with the super high leg split in a simple-statement white dress arriving at the Annual Cannes Film Festival in '10. Love Love Love.
2011 Cheryl - Age 27
Sometimes simple is better, and Cheryl sure looked red hot arriving at the ELLE Style Awards in 2011.
2011 Cheryl- 28th Birthday
Celebrating in style on her 28th Birthday! This layered dress with a matching neckline, Cheryl surely out dressed anyone and everyone at her bash, and so she should! As much as we love her long dark locks, this is one hair do that absolutely rocked this outfit. Happy B-day C.
2011 Cheryl - Age 28
Cheryl nailed this color contract outfit and toped off this extravaganza with extra volume in her locks! The X Factor contestants sure needed to wow her like she wowed us!
2012 Cheryl- Age 28
Like the fiery star she is, Cheryl paired this number well with the all red accessories as she walked the red carpet!
2012 Cheryl - Age 28
Ah!! Those dimples! Who would fall involve with that.
2012 Cheryl -Age 28
Cheryl showed of that fit physique in this two piece set, with sparkle finishings. Fitting for her 'One Million Lights' album performing at G.A.Y. in 2012.
2013 Cheryl - Age 29
2013 saw the reunion of the Girls Aloud on their 'The Hits Tour 2013'. Man, how they have changed - definitely no baggy jeans and simple tops that for sure. Cheryl spreading her wings like she's walking down the runway of a Vic Secret show!
2014 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - Age 30
If anyone knows how to rock a Red Carpet, its Cheryl Cole! Absolutely saying at the Foxcatcher Premier at the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival, Cheryl sure knows how to pull off this textured black trail dress! Damn Gurl!
2014 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - Age 30
Loving this more casual side of Cheryl. The tasseled jacked is a huge plus! And its coming back in!
2015 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - Age 31
Mid 2015, Cheryl posted a pic on her Insta wearing a 'MillyByMichelle' two piece. This flattering piece brings back memories of Yves Saint Laurent fall-winter collection in 1965 he the striped and blocked colours. Perfect for a fun girls night out.
2015 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - Age 31
Love this quirky do up and thigh high peep-toed leather boots. Right the way down to the black trimming on those winged sunnies.
2015 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - Age 31
Forever turning heads, this lace tatted trail gown is just WOW! With a slicked back hairdo, all eyes were on this outfit and its absolutely mesmerizing.
2015 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - Age 31
Paired with super high thigh high boots, this floral black mesh number is sexy, hot, diva-like and we like!
2016 Cheryl - Age 32
This sequined striped jumpsuit just screams powerful and successful!
2016 Cheryl - Age 32
A more darker side to Cheryl, with straight hair and plum lips. Perfect number for the Vouge 100 Gala Dinner in '16.
2016 Cheryl - Age 33
Mum to be Cheryl sure has a glow to her smile at the Gold Obsession Party in 2016 where she would have been around 4 months pregnant at the time with her first bub.
2016 Cheryl - Age 33
Parents to be, Cheryl and Liam show off their new family cooking up and they couldn't look happier.
2017 Cheryl - Age 34
At the #GAME4GRENFELL charity event, Cheryl looked super casual and super hot all at once. Red lips to match those red high wait a line plants.
2017 Cheryl - Age 34
In October of 2017, the mum of one walked the runway during the Le Defile L'Oreal Paris for the Womenswear Spring/Summer 2018 collection. Pulling off a two-toned lippy with matching textured boots and jacket.
2018 Cheryl - Aged 34
Putting rumours of a split behind them, Cheryl walked the red carpet at the BRIT Awards in a stunning LBD, accompanied with Liam Payne on her arm as they put on a very loved-up display.
2018 Cheryl - Aged 35
After announcing her split from Liam Payne in July, Cheryl showed off her shorter hair as she promoted her brand new single 'Love Made Me Do It' in November 2018.
2019 Cheryl - Aged 35
The former X Factor judge debuted another new look at the launch of new BBC show The Greatest Dancer in early 2019, looking fabulous with longer hair.
2019 Cheryl - Aged 35
The Geordie princess decided to lighten her hair a bit in March 2019, oozing glamour at an awards show.
2019 Cheryl - Aged 36
Following her birthday it appeared that Cheryl went even lighter on her hair.
2019 Cheryl - Aged 36
A few weeks later and she walked down the runway for "Le Defile L'Oreal Paris" Show during Paris Fashion Week with darker hair. Well it looks darker but that could be the products on her hair...
2019 Cheryl - Aged 36
Fast forward a few months and Cheryl stepped out with slightly shorter hair - maybe she took out any extensions?
2020 Cheryl - Aged 36
Speaking of extensions it looks like Chez wore some during The Greatest Dancer event at the beginning of 2020. We're loving her hair colour though.
When asked whether Bear might model in Kimberley's child fashion range, Kimba Kids, Kimberley admitted, "He’s not old enough yet. But I’ve just started developing babywear as well so we’ll have a range for three months to three-year-olds. We can hook up Cole and Bear when that comes in."
We're pretty sure Bear would make an adorable little child model!
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