Cheryl Fernandez-Versini to take legal action over 'white substance' photos

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The image was taken at the bathroom in the London Coliseum at the BFAs
Cheryl has always strongly opposed drug use
A legal notice has been sent around to prohibit the publication of the photograph, directly from Cheryl's lawyers
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Published: 08:40 EST, 24 November 2015 | Updated: 17:29 EST, 24 November 2015

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Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is taking legal action after a fashion journalist posted a picture online of her in the presence of what appears to be a white substance.

The image of the X Factor judge, 32, was taken on Monday evening - and subsequently deleted - in the bathroom at the London Coliseum, where she was one of the many star guests at the British Fashion Awards.

Shot in the reflection of the mirror, the singer appears to be washing her hands, but in front of her and slightly to the side are what seem to be three lines of a substance.

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Legal action: Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is set to take legal action following the release of a photograph of her in the presence of what looked like a white substance in a bathroom at the British Fashion Awards on Monday

The photograph was shared on Instagram by a fashion journalist at the awards ceremony, along with the caption: 'Sadness in her eyes.'

The picture was swiftly removed from the writer's timeline.

There is no reason for to assume what looked like a white substance belonged to Cheryl, or that she was involved in drug-taking in any way.

She was entirely unaware of whatever appeared to be on the counter, nor was it clear what is was.

The star has now begun legal action to stop the photograph in question from circulating.

Unrelated: There is no reason for to assume what appeared to be a white substance belonged to Cheryl, or that she was involved in drug-taking in any way

A legal notice has been sent around to prohibit the publication of the photograph, directly from Cheryl's lawyers.

A source close to the star told The Sun: 'It's outrageous that someone in the fashion industry has taken a picture of Cheryl like this and posted it publicly.

'She absolutely despises drugs and any connection linking her to them is ridiculous. She was just using the toilet.'

On Tuesday, hours after the image emerged and was deleted, she stepped out for an appearance on BBC Radio 1, putting on a brave face.

'Outrageous': Cheryl stepped out at the BBC studios on Tuesday morning for an interview on Nick Grimshaw's BBC Radio 1 show, as a source close to the star called the circumstances 'outrageous'

Banned: A legal notice has been sent around to prohibit the publication of the photograph, directly from Cheryl's lawyers

Anti-drugs: Cheryl has previously confessed to being very against drug-taking

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Banishing the chilly weather, the stunning star wrapped up in a knitted co-ord which arguably swamped her petite frame.

While the look no doubt ensured the former Girls Aloud star was feeling warm during her visit, the over-sized patchwork design slightly overwhelmed the songstress.

The quirky ensemble was comprised of a chunky knit turtleneck jumper and a harmonising skirt, both of which featured asymmetric hemlines.

Brave face: Cheryl put on a brave face as she smiled widely at onlookers for her arrival at the BBC studios

Wrapped up: While the look no doubt ensured the former Girls Aloud star was feeling nice and toasty during her visit, the over-sized patchwork design almost overwhelmed her frame

Entering the BBC Radio 1 studios, the star maintained her down-to-earth demeanor and perfect poise as she stopped to take selfies with fans, as well as signing autographs for her admirers.

The X Factor judge - who has been tasked with mentoring the groups category on this year's show - was joined by her two remaining acts 4th Impact and Reggie and Bollie.

She appeared in great spirits as she went to join her X Factor co-star Nick Grimshaw on his radio show along with her two remaining acts, Reggie N Bollie and 4th Impact - the interview saw her joke that she was slightly hungover afer attending the British Fashion Awards.

Outlandish: The quirky ensemble was comprised of a chunky knit turtleneck jumper and a harmonising skirt, both of which featured slit, asymmetric hemlines

Dedicated: The star maintained her down-to-earth demeanor as she stopped to take selfies with fans, as well as signing autographs for her adorers

Following her radio interview, she headed to The Fayre Of St James charity concert in Piccadilly.

Meanwhile, Cheryl has always strongly opposed drug use, revealing the death of her close friend, footballer John Courtney, from an overdose put her off forever.

'It put me off drugs for life. That nightmare devastated all John's family and friends,' Cheryl revealed in 2008 in Cheryl Cole: Her Story - The Unauthorised Biography, years after his death.

Feeling festive: On Tuesday evening, Cheryl headed to Piccadilly for the Fayre Of St James charity concert

Looking chilly: Cheryl looked understandably cold as she headed into St James Church for the charity do

The young man had been just 21 when he died from a heroin overdose, and Cheryl - a friend of his from school in Newcastle - had spent time begging and pleading with him to kick the habit.

Cheryl also famously laid into the likes of Pete Doherty and Kate Moss who, during their time together as a couple in the mid-noughties, were often linked with drug abuse.

'The nightmare devastated all John's family. Seeing him in a coffin was terrible. And to see pictures of [Pete] Doherty glamorising the habit, and with Kate Moss on his arm, too. It makes me sick,' she said.

Fooling around: Despite telling host Nick that she was feeling slightly hungover, Cheryl appeared in sprightly spirits as she joked with fans

Sweet and simple: Letting the outlandish style speak for itself, Cheryl swept back her brunette locks into a chic braided top knot, while her make-up look was soft and understated

Bold style: Layering the look even more, The X Factor judge paired the look with mink knee-high boots

She admitted that she had the chance to try drugs herself back at home in her younger days, but chose to steer clear.

'There were lots of users in my area,' she confessed. 'Heroin was there for the taking, I could easily have taken that route if I'd wanted to. But I always maintained my ambition and I'm proud of myself.'

Cheryl put on a stunning display while at the BFAs along with a host of other famous faces on Monday night, wowing as she showed off her slim figure in a black, sheer gown with a floral design all over it.

The former Girls Aloud star looked in great spirits as she walked the red carpet before spending time inside the venue with the likes of David Beckham, former sparring partner Lily Allen and Chloe Green.

Support: Fans of the star took to Twitter to share their support for her, with many of them dismissing the photograph

Following the reveal of the image, and Cheryl's subsequent legal action, fans of the star have taken to Twitter to share their support, while also slamming the notion she may have been taking drugs.

On Tuesday morning, @CherylFanx1 raged: 'I think any true fan knows that picture is complete s**t! Cheryl is so anti drugs and anyone who believes it is stupid!'

Another admirer of Cheryl, @tash_wynarczyk, added: 'the 'white substance' in that cheryl pic looks more like spilled soap than anything else.'

One fan expressed pity for the singer while also dubbing the whole situation a 'set-up'.

‏@LovingCherylx wrote on Twitter: 'Feeling sorry for Cheryl, we all know how much she's hates drugs such a set up.'

'Just come across the pic and it's such a set up, poor cheryl,' @shannoncohen621 commented.

Strong views: The former Girls Aloud star has previously confessed to hating the idea of drugs, after her close friend passed away years ago from a heroin overdose