Fans divided — but Cole is rear-ly proud of her latest tattoo

Cheryl Cole has defended her new tattoo, which covers the entire lower half of her back and derriere, and took 15 hours to create.

With opinion divided and many fans critical of Cole’s cheeky new body art, the former Girls Aloud star wrote: “People are entitled to their own opinion. Personally I’ve never really concerned myself with other people’s body parts.

“I’ve had it for seven to eight months but only just had it detailed. I can pretty much safely say I’m now done.”

Cheryl also told other online followers: “I have personal meaning behind it, but English roses are my favourite flowers.”

Although reaction online to her new tattoo was mixed, the singer also moved to quell further speculation insisting that she’s not thinking of having any other tattoos.!

The singer is known for revealing her body art through her music — she previously unveiled her ninth tattoo, barbed wire around her leg during the video for ‘Call My Name’.

The roses, believed to have cost around £4,000, were completed by renowned tattoo artist Nikko Hurtado in Los Angeles, who described the 30-year-old singer as “tough as nails”.

Cheryl shocked fans when she revealed a hint of the tattoo when she performed live with Girls Aloud back in February.