British pop star Cheryl Cole has defended the large-scale tattoo she has had inked on her butt after it sparked a barrage of criticism on Twitter.com.
The Girls Aloud singer has had her entire lower back and butt covered with roses and followers were left stunned when tattoo artist Nikko Hurtado posted a snap of the design in its entirety on his Instagram.com page.
Hurtado, who has been working on Cole's inking for months, wrote, "Here is a in progress shot (sic) of a Tattoo I've been covering up and reworking. Really exited to show healed shots. It was some intense tattooing sessions. She's tough as nails."
Several fans were quick to blast the design.
One said on Twitter, "Cheryl cole getting that tattoo is like buying a Ferrari and covering it in bumper stickers," while another posted, "You either hate Cheryl Cole's tattoo or you hate it".