Cheryl Fernandez-Versini's 'secret family heartbreak behind drastic weight loss revealed

The X Factor judge has reportedly been making long trips between her home in London and her hometown of Newcastle to deal with a stressful family matter 

Cheryl's 'secret family heartbreak behind drastic weight loss'

Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has been experiencing a secret family heartbreak.

The X Factor judge - who has been criticised in recent months for looking 'too thin' - has reportedly been making long trips between her home in London and her hometown of Newcastle to deal with a stressful family matter.

A source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "Cheryl's been going through a great deal of stress recently and has been left very upset over this matter.

Cheryl has been supported by husband Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini

"It's constantly on her mind and is definitely a contributing factor to her weight loss.

"She has chosen not to publicly address the situation but rather maintain a dignified silence and get on with things."

The 32-year-old beauty previously cited the loss of her father-in-law for her weight loss, while she has also been hard at work on another season of X Factor with Simon Cowell , Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw .

Chery hit headlines after fans were concerned over her noticeably slimmer frame

The source added: "She is putting on a brave face and trying to focus on work as much as she can to take her mind off things.

"Her schedule with The X Factor is manic so she is using all of her spare time to make trips back to Newcastle and spend time with her family."

Mirror Celebs has contacted a representative for Cheryl for comment.

Cheryl Tweet

In July, Cheryl hit back at an Instagram commenter who blasted her for being 'too thin'.

Cheryl wrote: "You have no idea what I have been through. Just losing my father in law v recently and everything that comes with that. (sic)"

Earlier this month, the singer called for body shaming to be made illegal, explaining: "Body shaming has to stop.