IMAGINE TENS OF thousands of people having an opinion on your arse.

That’s the problem facing Cheryl Cole as she unveiled a photo of her rose bush for all to see.

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We first got a glimpse of the singer’s tattoo while she was on tour with Girl’s Aloud earlier this year, but little did we know the truth depths of the body art.

A new photo of Cheryl’s behind was posted to Instagram by her tattoo artist Nikko Hurtado. Bet she’s delighted with you Nikko.

Here they are in happier times:

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The online reaction to the tatt–which took 15 hours and £4,000 to create–was less than favourable.

Cheryl took it with good spirits

But that didn’t stop Twitter from weighing in.

The resident comedians arrived fast and strong

Some debated the inspiration behind the ropey roses

It’s even on the royal family’s radar

At least your one from Corrie likes it…

Hold on, is it even Cheryl?

Who can tell. But for now, we’ve got bigger fish to fry

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