Cheryl Baker, the 70-year-old star who shot to fame in the ‘80s as part of Bucks Fizz, is opening up about how winning Eurovision and the band’s chart-topping success completely transformed her life.
Still very much in the music scene, Cheryl continues to tour with the latest version of the band she co-founded. Now, she’s looking ahead to fresh projects, including plans to record a brand-new album with Mike Stock of Stock, Aitken & Waterman—the legendary trio behind Kylie Minogue’s early hits.
As well as her music career, Cheryl has a big heart for charity work. She regularly hosts dinner parties at home to raise money for causes close to her heart, including the stillbirth charity Abigail’s Footsteps and the children’s hospice charity Demelza, reported by BBC. On top of that, she volunteers at one of Demelza’s charity shops, showing her dedication beyond just fundraising.
Over Christmas, Cheryl and her husband, Steve, appeared on the popular TV show Escape to the Country, sparking curiosity about their plans. She has since revealed they’re looking to downsize, though they’re keen to stay in Tonbridge and Malling, a place they’ve grown to love over the years.
Cheryl is the latest in a string of famous faces to take on guest editor duties at BBC Radio Kent. She’s also been sitting in on shows for BBC Radio Sussex and BBC Radio Surrey, bringing her signature warmth and charm to the airwaves.
She joins a list of well-known guest editors who’ve graced Kent’s airwaves, including Call the Midwife and EastEnders actor Cliff Parisi, Paralympian Will Bayley, beloved children’s author Jacqueline Wilson, writer Dorothy Koomson, and former Olympic athlete Sally Gunnell.
