When Cheryl Tweedy appeared on Lorraine for a candid sit-down interview alongside longtime friend and music mogul Simon Cowell, no one expected the conversation to take such a hilariously unexpected turn. What started as a warm catch-up about The X Factor quickly turned into a playful debate about baby names — and Simon’s reaction to Cheryl naming her son “Bear” was absolutely priceless.
“I still can’t get over the name,” Simon said, shaking his head with that signature smirk. “Bear? Really?” Cheryl laughed, brushing it off with grace. “It suits him! You have to meet him, and then you’ll understand.”
Simon didn’t hold back, joking that he came this close to naming his own son after himself — “Simon Junior.” Cheryl’s face lit up with amusement. “Of course you did,” she teased. “That’s so you.”
The segment was full of those moments fans love: light-hearted banter, genuine chemistry, and a look into their personal lives outside the spotlight. Cheryl also opened up about her post-pregnancy experience, sharing how she managed to “snap back” into shape — though she insists it wasn’t as easy as it looked. “It’s called not sleeping and chasing a toddler around the house,” she joked.
The two stars were on the sofa to promote their reunion for The X Factor Judges’ Houses round — a nostalgic moment for longtime fans of the show. But it was the playful exchange about their sons that stole the show.Simon might not be sold on the name Bear just yet, but one thing’s clear — Cheryl is every bit the doting mum, and Simon, for all his jokes, couldn’t be prouder of her journey.
Watch the full extended interview on Lorraine for more laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and a glimpse at two of Britain’s biggest stars just being real.
