Cheryl returned to The X Factor stage last night and the feedback was BRUTAL

Ouch.

Cheryl returned to The X Factor stage last night to perform her brand new song, Love Made Me Do It. Yes, it was the singer’s first performance in four years so naturally X Factor producers hyped the absolute s**t out of it. Cheryl took to the stage in a similar look to that from the music video and performed in front of the new judging panel; Simon Cowell, Louis Tomlinson, Ayda Field, and Nile Rodgers. However, the viewers weren’t too impressed by her return to the stage, taking to Twitter to rubbish the performance.

Cheryl honey, u know I love you long time but what was THAT?? ??? You should of just mimed boo... Amazing pop song though!! #XFactor #ShesStillARideThough

— Eddie (@divadaz) November 18, 2018

I think Cheryl should put down the mic and look after Bear. She had a good run #XFactor

— Georgia Hetherington? (@GeorgiaaH_) November 18, 2018

Guys, I’ve just listened to Cheryl’s performance and this advert just came up on my Instagram feed.

#XFactor pic.twitter.com/Pir824hC5M — Damaride McConnell (@Damaride_) November 18, 2018

Tough one tonight but reckon this Cheryl girl is going home. #XFactor

— Nick Emms (@Journo_Emms) November 18, 2018

Cheryl’s comeback should never have happened. Awful in every way. #XFactor

— Carrie St James (@CazzieCarrie) November 18, 2018

Wow Cheryl #XFactor pic.twitter.com/pgGZC32pXr

— M•AR•K (@20BitHomo) November 18, 2018

who the FUCK told cheryl she can sing?????? im getting second hand embarrassment #XFactor

— hadiya ︽✵︽ (@tommosmarvel) November 18, 2018

when the acts are shit but cheryl is even worse #XFactor

— leo? (@le0hno) November 18, 2018

Cheryl is me when I’m making a sandwich and get Nutella on my wrist #XFactor pic.twitter.com/prPTEiY9HY

— Limara (@Limaraconlon) November 18, 2018

Yep, it was fairly brutal. Cheryl was said to have spent the last week rehearsing for the performance, with X Factor bosses worried it would be "too racy" for viewers. “Cheryl wants this performance to be remembered and it will be,” insiders told The Sun. Well, looks like Cheryl got her wish – although, maybe not for the right reason. Online hate aside – we’re just delighted to see Chezza back.