[3] The singer returned to the UK in an arm sling to complete promotional radio spots, with rehearsals continuing in London.

[5] During the final weeks, Cole and crew rehearsed the production at the Olympic Basketball Arena, before heading to Belfast.

How strange that, surrounded by state of the art production and dazzling costumery, one of the most recognisable women in pop should seem so faceless".

He continues, "It was all over in 70 minutes and while Cheryl did just enough to justify her solo career, you suspect she's looking forward to being part of a girl group again".

He says, "The flashes of brilliance in 'Under The Sun', '3 Words'—which featured a surprise appearance by friend and mentor will.i.am—and 'Fight for This Love' proved that she is capable of holding her own in front of a larger crowd.

Though with a new book out and a number of well-publicised TV and film spots on the horizon, it proved all-too-easy to remember that she's a celebrity as much as a poster".

[10] During the final shows at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, Jessica Philips of Sunderland Echo called the homecoming concert triumphant but short.