Cher Lloyd breaks down in tears and says she's in the 'worst pain she's ever felt' following her marital split and her father's death

Cher Lloyd broke down in tears as she told fans she is in the 'worst pain she's ever felt' following her dad's death and marital split. 

The X Factor legend, 33, revealed her father Darren had passed away back in April, after previously sharing that he had been 'seriously unwell' in hospital in 2020. 

And taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the singer shared a vulnerable moment with fans in a heartbreaking video clip. 

She began: 'I'm not one to cry on the internet, but today has been really hard. 

'Like I just miss my dad, and I feel like a little girl again. And it doesn't get any easier. Like grief is-I can't explain it like this, like the worst pain you've ever felt. 

'People say it gets easier over time, but I don't think it does. I think I'll be this version of me forever.'

The mother-of-two then shared a snap with one of her children as she penned: 'My greatest reason.' 

Cher's father's death came just three months before it was revealed that Cher had split from her husband Craig Monk after 13 years of marriage.

After news of the marriage breakdown emerged, a source told the Daily Mail that Cher should 'stop airing her dirty laundry in public', and instead focus on 'talking' to her estranged spouse.

Cher first sparked speculation over her marriage when she shared a snap of her ring-free hand on Instagram, and later responded to a user by saying she'd thrown her wedding ring 'in the bin'.

Then, a source close to Craig urged the singer to 'have an adult conversation with her husband' instead of posting about the state of their marriage online.

They said Craig found Cher's comments 'disrespectful' adding: 'She's obviously spent the last few days photographing her hand. It seems to be for attention.

'To say that she's thrown her wedding ring in the bin is extremely disrespectful. Once something like that goes online, it's always online.

'I think it's quite obvious that she's not acting in a very mature manner. Maybe have an adult conversation instead of going straight onto Instagram.'

Cher married Craig in November 2013 and the couple share two daughters, Delilah-Rae, who was born in May 2018, and Eliza Violet, born in September 2023.

The source added: 'Craig's okay. He's getting on with life and prioritising his two girls and that is literally all that is at the forefront of his mind. They are the only ones who matter in all of this.'

The Daily Mail contacted Cher's representative for comment.

In April, Cher shared the news of her dad's passing with a screenshot of a text message exchange with her dad. 

She wrote: 'Life will never be the same again. I've never felt pain like this. My Dad, I love you. Goodnight 10.03.73 - 11.04.26.'

The text message from Cher in the photo read: 'I love you dad. More than you'll ever know,' with Darren replying: 'I know you do. And I love you more and more each day see you tomorrow.'

In 2020, Cher revealed her father was 'seriously unwell' in hospital.

The X Factor star previously said she feared for her dad's health after he had been hospitalised twice during the coronavirus lockdown.

She told fans she was concerned for her dad during the pandemic as he suffered from pre-existing health conditions.

She explained at the time: 'I'm sorry I've been quiet on here – I find it difficult to share my personal life at the best of times but I feel I need to let you know what's going on. My dad has been seriously unwell and is in hospital.'

'This has been really difficult on us and my heads all over the place. I wish I could see him and I wish I could be with my family to support them, especially mum.

'We can't be with dad but I'm so grateful to the doctors and nurses for looking after him. This is such a scary time for everyone. I hope you are keeping safe.'