Worst EVER? Cheryl Cole’s Live “Call My Name” Performance Torn Apart Online — and the Charlotte Church Comparisons Are Brutal
Pop star Cheryl Cole is no stranger to commanding the stage, but her recent live performance of “Call My Name” has the internet buzzing — and not in the way she’d hoped. What should have been a triumphant, high-energy moment is now being dragged across social media as one of her “worst ever,” with viewers calling out shaky vocals, off-beat dancing, and an overall lack of polish.
Fans and critics alike didn’t hold back, flooding comment sections and forums with biting reviews. But perhaps the most surprising — and harsh — backlash has come from comparisons to early-career Charlotte Church, a reference many online are using to describe the performance’s perceived “overreaching” and “strained” delivery.
“It’s giving school talent show energy, not pop icon,” one user posted, racking up thousands of likes.
“She sounds like Charlotte Church trying to cover a club banger — and not in a good way,” another quipped, referencing the classical singer’s awkward early attempts at pop crossover.
The critique seems to stem not only from the vocal performance but also the staging, which some called “dated” and “overambitious for a live vocal.” While Cheryl is known for her fierce choreography and sleek visuals, this outing left many questioning whether style had overtaken substance.
Still, not everyone is piling on. Some fans have defended Cheryl, pointing out that the track is notoriously difficult to sing live due to its fast pace and production-heavy sound. Others cited technical issues or nerves as possible explanations.
“She’s had killer performances in the past — everyone has an off night,” one fan tweeted in her defense.
Whether it was an isolated misstep or a warning sign that something needs to shift in Cheryl’s live show strategy, one thing’s for sure: “Call My Name” has rarely generated this kind of noise — and not for the reasons Cheryl likely intended.
As the video continues to rack up views (and commentary), the question remains: was this just a blip on the radar… or the moment fans stop calling her name?
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