'I was quite a depressed teenager': 'Pregnant' Cheryl returns to TV in moving segment on CHILDHOOD... as she reveals new blooming appearance

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'Pregnant' Cheryl, 33, returned to TV on Wednesday night in a show themed on 'childhood,' amid mounting speculation that she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Liam Payne, 23.

Confirming that she wanted to go by the name of 'just Cheryl' - following her recent second divorce - the brunette said that she was 'doing great' during an appearance on The One Show.

With a glow about her, Cheryl showed off a blooming appearance as she talked about her own childhood, admitting that she was 'quite depressed as a teenager'. 

Back on our screens: 'Pregnant' Cheryl returned to screens on Wednesday night, as she made an appearance on a childhood themed show for The One Show

Cheryl joined cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and Dame Esther Rantzen to talk about her new partnership with Childline.

'It feels like a fresh start for you,' presenter Matt Baker said to Cheryl referring to her divorce from second husband Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini two weeks ago.

'Just Cheryl. I am, I'm great, really well,' she said, as she appeared on the screen wearing a loose-fitting black jumpsuit.

Cheryl's short-live marriage to restaurateur Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini began when they married in July 2014. 

Something to hug: The star seemed to hold a tiny 'bump' as she sat on the sofa with her hands in her lap

Blooming gorgeous: The brunette was pictured in a low-cut jumpsuit, showing off a more ample chest

Showing her shape: The star - joined by Sir Chris Hoy (right) and Dame Esther Rantzen (left) - had a particular glow about her when she appeared on television, wearing a loose-fitting jumpsuit

 Glowing: The stunner was particularly smiley, saying that she was 'doing great' when asked whether her recent divorce felt like a fresh start. Her appearance certainly looked different (left on Wednesday) from a time when her marriage to Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini was reportedly in turmoil (right, in July 2015)

Throwback: Cheryl's divorce from Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini (here together in May 2015) was finalised two weeks ago

'Doing great': She now says that she is 'great,' after confirming her romance with One Direction's Liam Payne (here in May 2016), with whom she is now reported to be expecting a baby

She confirmed her romance with boyband member Liam - who she first met on The X Factor when he was 14 - in February after reports of her separation from the French restaurateur surfaced earlier this year.

Sources told MailOnline at the time: 'She’s relieved she can finally move on with her life. She’s the happiest she’s been in a long time.

'Last year was a terrible year and she’s a completely different person now.' 

Sitting opposite pregnant TV presenter Alex Jones, Cheryl took the time to reflect on her childhood, candidly confessing that she was very 'depressed as a teenager'.

'I would not go back to my teenage years for love nor money,' she admitted. 'I really want to help young people, for the next generation to have hope and opportunity.'

Stunner: The childhood themed show saw Cheryl give an insight into her own childhood, including using a picture of her as a little one

Guess who: Pictures of the singer as a child were shared to give an insight into her own upbringing

Chatting about childhood: Cheryl was there to talk about childhood and helping teenagers

High praise: Esther commented on what a wonderful role model Cheryl was for children

Cheryl admitted: 'I was a general worrier [as a child]. I would worry about the world if I saw something on the news. I was quite a depressed teenager.' 

Asked about her strife as a young person, she added: 'I grew up with nothing. Life isn't perfect. It isn't the Instagram photos and what you see on social media. You are going to have hardship.'

On her advice for her younger self, she added: 'I would have told myself to relax and not to worry so much, to talk about how you're feeling. Whatever you're going through, you will get through it.'

Lauding the former Girls Aloud singer with compliments, Esther said: 'This is why [Cheryl] is such a wonderful ambassador for young people. 

'People think she's rich, beautiful and she has everything - but it's the honesty that shines through,' Esther said.

Supporting a good cause: Cheryl (here in the official campaign for Childline) returned to television to talk about her new partnership with Childline, which was announced in the early hours of Wednesday

Chilling: Cheryl unveiled her role in the new TV campaign for Childline on Wednesday

Eerie: The video is shot in a school hall, where Cheryl sits alone in a chair

The singer and TV personality was unveiled as the face of the charity in the week of its 30th birthday, and appears in a harrowing new campaign video for it.

In the chilling Childline video - released early on Wednesday morning - Cheryl voices the struggles of young people dealing with issues like self-harm and sexual assault. 

On the show, Cheryl said that she speaks to people 'daily' on her social media feeds about their problems. 

Hinting at her maternal side, Cheryl added: 'I've spoken to people and helped them through it. It breaks my heart to think that you're in so much pain you would turn to harming yourself as a release. It's something I've never dealt with myself.'   

Maternal side: Cheryl said that she regularly speaks to her young  followers about their problems

Blowing kisses: Cheryl blew kisses and waved as her faces lined the streets to catch a glimpse

Sending her love: She said that she can emphasise with teenage issues, but feels deeply sad for those suffering

Side profile: Cheryl was positively giddy when she saw her fans

Blooming: Her blooming appearance was a sign that she is happy and healthy

Hiya: She had a delighted smile and a wave for her fans

Glossy locks: Cheryl wore her hair long and straight around her shoulders

Heading home: Cheryl exited midway through the segment but was not seen leaving

A welcome warmth: Esther was also clearly delighted to see the adoring public

One eye on the door: She kept her hands covering her midsection throughout

The pop star - who found fame on Popstars: The Rivals in 2002 as part of girlband Girls Aloud - said that throughout childhood, she was destined for stardom. 

'My mother was convinced I knew what I wanted to do from birth. I was bossy as a kid, i wanted to go to dance school.

'[Whereas] my dad said, get your head out of the clouds, every teenager wants to be a pop star.'

Now widely considered a national sweetheart, Cheryl said that she has developed a thick skin. 

Reflecting on her childhood: The star was shown pictures of when she was a little girl

Cheeky monkey: The beautiful brunette said that she knew she wanted to be a star since she was a child

Looking back: Cheryl dealt with plenty of strife in her childhood

Happy: She was in high spirits, talking with an animated way about her

A welcome guest: Cheryl sat opposite pregnant TV presenter Alex Jones (second left) as well as Matt Baker

'I'm comfortable in my own skin,' she said. 'And honestly I couldn't give a f**k,' she mouthed on the pre-watershed show.

'Life happens like that. It's important to know that there's no such thing as a perfect life.'

Cheryl's appearance on the programme went down a storm on social media, with hundreds of people sharing their positive impressions of her eloquent interview and glowing appearance.

Someone to text? The brunette tapped away on her phone as she was pictured in the car home

Long working day: The brunette squinted at her phone after being kept busy with work

Texting someone? The star may have been texting her boyfriend Liam

One fan mused, 'Cheryl looked really healthy on The One Show. I'm happy for her', while another shared, 'Love @CherylOfficial talking about #childline on #oneshow so honest and humble she looks healthy and glowing #cheryl'.

Another admirer commented: 'Pregnant or not, I think Cheryl looks amazing and so much healthier. #TheOneShow'.

Even Lord Alan Sugar chimed in, saying: '@CherylOfficial looked fantastic on the BBC One Show. Back to her old natural beauty.'

Tweeting ahead of the show, Cheryl indicated the reason for her visit, teasing her fans with a simple comment saying: 'See you soon'. 

Showing her support: The superstar tweeted ahead of the show to indicate the nature of her appearance

One to watch: Cheryl, 33, (here last week at a Boots event) secured a slot on Wednesday's episode of The One Show - her first appearance since mounting speculation that she is pregnant

Show of support: Fans took to social media to enthuse about how happy and healthy she looked and what an eloquent interview she gave 

It was in response to an announcement from The One Show's Official Twitter page, which said: 'TONIGHT! Esther Rantzen & @CherylOfficial talk about #Childline'

Confirming the line-up, it also continued: '@chrishoy has a new book, and @RebeccaFMusic plays live! 7pm @BBCOne'  

Her appearance was announced during a teaser for the BBC talkshow on Tuesday, naturally sending her fans overboard with excitement.

The Fight For This Love hitmaker has previously remained coy about her alleged pregnancy despite showing off a rounded stomach and deliberately dodging photocalls at public events.

She has also largely been keeping out of the spotlight since the rumours came to light; further adding fuel to the file when she pulled out of an appearance at the Pride Of Britain Awards on Monday. 

The star announced her absence on Twitter by sharing her disappointment with fans.

She said: 'Gutted I couldn't make the #prideofbritain awards tonight. One of my favourite awards!. Good luck to all the nominees you're all amazing.'

Proud parents? Cheryl has kept tight-lipped amid rumours she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Liam, 23, and has kept out of the spotlight during this time

Keeping quiet: The Fight For This Love hitmaker has remained coy about her alleged pregnancy despite showing off a rounded stomach and the fabled new mother glow

However, whilst she may not have been at the ceremony, she was still a hot talking point on the day, with Olly Murs refusing to talk about the songstress.

The X Factor star told The Mirror: 'I'm sure when they feel confident and want to come out and tell everyone they will. 

'It's their own business and I'm sure they'll be fantastic parents if they are, so I wish them all the best.'

Skipped a beat: Olly Murs recently dodged a question about Cheryl's alleged pregnancy but said the couple would make 'fantastic parents' 

Meanwhile, Cheryl's Girls Aloud bandmate Kimberley Walsh told the site 'thanks,' when asked to pass on her congratulations, neither confirming nor denying rumours.

Kimberley's comments as she - who herself is pregnant with her second child -  told the Daily Star's TV Life magazine about Cheryl's happiness. 

The Promise hitmaker revealed: 'Yes, I'm really happy that she's happy.

'I don't really want to go into too much detail on that because I feel it's something that she should speak about, but to know she's happy makes me happy.'  

Speculation went into overdrive when Cheryl's mother Joan Callaghan was seen buying pregnancy goods in a branch of Mothercare - heightening rumours the star is pregnant with Liam's child.

Coy: Cheryl's Girls Aloud bandmate Kimberley Walsh added fuel to the fire by saying 'thanks,' when told to pass on her congratulations, but neither confirmed or denied rumours

The 57-year-old, who is famously extremely close to her daughter, was seen purchasing what appeared to be two white pillows designed specifically for expectant mothers. 

The stunning singer, who has been dating the One Direction hunk, 23, since February this year, has been at the centre of speculation, particularly among fans.

Fans also went wild after Liam changed his Twitter bio to say he is 'the happiest man in the world', debating whether this could be a hint that Cheryl is pregnant.

Liam first laid eyes on Cheryl in 2008 when he auditioned for the X Factor but failed to make it through to the live shows. 

Two years later at the age of 16, he appeared on the series again and joined forces with fellow solo singers to create One Direction, but it wasn't until February that they decided to embark on a romance.

During Liam's time on the show, Cheryl was married to her now ex-husband Ashley Cole. She went on to remarry with Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini in 2014, and announced their separation earlier this year.

Lovebirds: The singer, who has been dating the One Direction hunk, 23, since February this year, has been at the centre of speculation, particularly among fans

Meanwhile, Liam dated his childhood sweetheart Sophia Smith for two years before they split in October 2015.  

Cheryl and her ex husband Jean-Bernard were granted a decree nisi in just 14 seconds last month, after the songstress allegedly knew after five months the marriage was over.

The duo wed in secret in summer 2014 after a three-month romance yet their union came to an end with their ill-fated marriage ended in just 14 seconds where neither party was in attendance.

Their divorce comes 10 months after their separation was announced. It also marks a year since they were last seen in public together last October.

The couple had been married for just 18 months but living apart for five months by the turn of 2016, splitting on their secret second wedding anniversary.

Cute couple: The duo (seen here in May) have been quiet on their very happy romance