Cheryl has revealed that she is no longer determined to have a second child due to the state of the world.
The 39-year-old singer shares her son Bear, 5, with ex-boyfriend Liam Payne, 29, and revealed in 2020 that she would use a sperm donor to have a second child.
However, speaking exclusively to MailOnline, the new star of West End’s 2:22 A Ghost Story said her attitude had changed after the pandemic and now that there would be a bigger age gap between her children.
‘Is it sensible to bring another baby into this crazy world?’: Cheryl, 39, has admitted that she has considered adoption but is no longer set on having a second child.
Cheryl explained, “I was so intent on having another sooner because Bear was that perfect age.” I think if you have that age difference of a couple of years, you can still do things together that you’re both committed to and both interested in.
‘Now that the pandemic happened in the meantime, and there is such a difference in age, and I am a little older. I’m not so sure, honestly.
However, he did not rule out other methods of caring for the children, noting: ‘maybe adoption. I love babies and children and would do anything to help or have another around but it’s not that often anymore.
“Also in the process of the pandemic, I looked around the world and I thought this world was a bit crazy. Is it a sensible idea to bring everyone a soul into this madness?’
Doting mother: The 39-year-old singer shares her son Bear, 5, with ex-boyfriend Liam Payne, 29, and revealed in 2020 that she would use a sperm donor to have a second child
For now, Cheryl’s focus is solely on Bear, who will celebrate his sixth birthday in March.
Talking about her plans for the day, she revealed: ‘I’m going to spend it with him and he’s very headstrong so he’s going to let me know what we’re going to do!
‘So we’ll have to see what he has in the cards for that. I’m sure it’s something that will cost me a lot of money, whatever it is!
While still young, Cheryl has made sure her son’s privacy is respected and has chosen not to show her face on social media.
The Fight For This Love hitmaker revealed that she tries to keep Bear off the internet, but confessed that her little boy loves going to YouTube and has become “obsessed” with the viral Wednesday dance craze started by the series. from Netflix.
As Cheryl hits the boards in her new role in 2:22 A Ghost Story, she won’t be around in the evenings for Bear’s bedtime routine.
“It’s strange,” he confessed. “I’ve been doing that for almost six years. That’s a bit strange.
However, she admitted that she had been “blessed” by the times of the Covid lockdowns in 2020, allowing her to spend more quality time with her son.
She confessed: ‘I think I enjoyed the lockdown too much. Bear had just turned three and was at that perfect stage where he knew how to respond. It was a really precious age for him.
“I am truly blessed to be able to have that time just for him and me. So I think I enjoyed those couple of years too much.
Cheryl revealed: ‘Now that the pandemic happened in the meantime, and there’s such a difference in age, and I’m a little bit older. I’m not so sure, really’
Cheryl’s next move is her West End debut, replacing Laura Whitmore with the role of Jenny in 2:22 A Ghost Story.
The singer previously played herself in the Hollywood film What To Expect When You’re Expecting and had a small role as a ruthless music agent in the 2020 film Four Kids And It.
“Some people have said they wouldn’t expect this from me,” she revealed. “But to me it doesn’t feel so far away.
“I think we like people to be in their little box where we know where to find them and we know what to expect. And when someone does something different, you’re like, “Oh.”
“But to me it feels like a natural progression, if you want, the next step.”
The play follows Jenny, who believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam is skeptical.
They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben, and decide to stay up until 2:22 a.m. to find out the truth.
Lily Allen was the first to take on the role of Jenny when the West End play opened in the summer of 2021. The singer earned rave reviews and a Best Actress nomination at the Olivier Awards.
Giovanna Fletcher, Mandip Gill and Laura Whitmore have since taken over the role.
Cheryl revealed that her offer was unexpected as she was asked about the role after meeting with playwright Danny Robins for a separate edit.
New Role: Cheryl’s next move is her West End debut, replacing Laura Whitmore with the role of Jenny in 2:22 A Ghost Story.
However, she doesn’t feel any pressure coming in as the show’s fifth star, explaining that the director encouraged her to play the character in her own way.
Admitting that he could soon take on more acting roles, he added: “I have enjoyed it a lot.
“I think going forward, it would have to feel like this feels right. It felt like something he could do and was excited to do.’
Cheryl joins co-stars Hugo Chegwin, Louise Ford and Scott Karim in 2:22 A Ghost Story at the Lyric Theater through April 23.
One to Watch: Cheryl joins co-stars Hugo Chegwin, Louise Ford and Scott Karim in 2:22 A Ghost Story which runs at the Lyric Theater through April 23.