Kimberley: 'Cheryl & I Are In The Same Boat!'

The Girls Aloud star reveals all on BFF Cheryl, the stresses of motherhood and those reunion rumours...

- Lucy Devine

There’s definitely something about Kimberley Walsh. Of course, she’s indisputably gorgeous – but that’s not it. Before we meet the 35-year-old Girls Aloud star, half of the Look office are raving about her incredible skin – and when we arrive at London’s swanky Soho Hotel, we can see why. It’s flawless.

Aside from unveiling her number one beauty tip for a perfect complexion (hint: it’s not what you’d expect), Kimberley spills the beans on her exciting new Disney show The Lodge, in which she plays ruthless music producer Rebecca. Fun? Very. Easy? Not when she’s away from her boys. ‘Finding the balance is tricky,’ she admits.

While it doesn’t feel like almost 15 years ago that Girls Aloud first formed, a lot’s changed. Now mum to two-year-old Bobby and seven-month-old Cole, Kimberley opens up about dealing with the pressures of becoming a parent. ‘For mums, it’s all about strength in numbers,’ she reveals. It’s something she feels lucky to have, as pretty much all of her mates have children.

Of course, one friend who Kimberley’s been a huge support to is BFF Cheryl, who gave birth to son Bear in March. Kimberley has, in the past, remained pretty tight-lipped about Cheryl’s personal life, but today she can’t resist breaking her silence to gush about her best friend’s new arrival…

Hi Kimberley! Congrats on the new show. How did it all come about?