They both developed severe eating disorders, weighing in at just six and a half stone, with Gabriela later explaining their illness came on suddenly and severely after they found themselves living in a foreign country with no social lives or friends. The singing sensations, who are trained ballerinas and gymnasts, started to struggle with the intense workloads and isolation plunged them into depression. Get the news you want straight to your inbox. Living With The Cheeky Girls airs Wednesday at 9pm on Living.The Popstars judges were left speechless by The Cheeky Girls' audition (Image: PA) Sir Paul McCartney and The Cheeky Girls running on a treadmill and chatting. We had a small chat every time about life, our health, the gym and things like that." Monica: "Can you imagine us two on the treadmill with him chatting? It was really cool, I mean that sort of thing only happens once in a lifetime. He is very, very nice."ĭid he actually know who you were? Gabriela: "Yes, yes! We were so flattered that he actually knew and he said 'hi'. He was more modest and doing his own thing. The thing is though, and I'm going to give you some gossip here, he would always work on his own, but she would only do a workout with a personal trainer. He used to come much more frequent when he was with Heather. ![]() ![]() Is is true that you used to go the same gym as Paul McCartney? Monica: "Yes, yes. We never really had a chance before, because our record label went bust, but that is another sad long story." We just signed the deal and we want to push it now and release it for Christmas in September." Gabriela: "Maybe we'll just spread ourselves a little bit more. It is amazing for us to launch our own perfume and cosmetic range because we really like beauty and health. Do you have any other projects lined up? Monica: "We have just signed a three year contract to launch our own perfume and cosmetic range. Our mum is a really good cook, she does lovely traditional Romanian soups and as well we love to go restaurants." Monica: "Shopping as well, Gabi." Gabriela: "I'm taking flying lessons as well, which is really nice." What do the Cheeky Girls do when they're relaxing? Gabriela: "We like our food a lot. People will learn that these two girls don't just say 'Cheeky Cheeky'. What do you think the press put out about you? Gabriela: "The press was always very critical about us regarding our image, our clothes, our acting, our accent." Monica: "The fact we can only say 'Cheeky Cheeky'." Gabriela: "They see us as two bimbos." Monica: "And skinny and freaky." Gabriela: "But we are nothing like that in real life. This is more into our lives and people can see and learn more about us."ĭo you think people will be surprised by the show? Monica: "People will be surprised because our image is a bit different to what the press is putting out." We've done show like this before, but that was based on our careers. I was never thinking, 'I can't say that, or shouldn't behave like that'. ![]() It was easy to work with the camera crew, which made life much easier and you don't have inhibitions, which is great. Were you comfortable being followed by the cameras? Gabriela: "To be honest with you, we are quite natural in front of the camera. Everything we do is seen." Monica: "There is no barriers." As well, we went to Romania, where we went for work and some family issues. ![]() There's me going on holiday with my fiancé Lembit and Monica going on a disastrous day out in Paris. You see The Cheeky Girls in every single situation - at home, relaxing, doing the family, performing on stage. What can we expect to see on Living With The Cheeky Girls? Gabriela: " Living With The Cheeky Girls is pretty much like living life in the fast lane. We caught up the Romanian twins for a chat about their latest project, warts-and-all TV documentary Living With The Cheeky Girls. Also on their CV are numerous TV appearances, a Lib Dem MP boyfriend and their own record label. Despite being snubbed by the judges, the girls went on to score four consecutive top ten singles, including 'The Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)' and 'Take Your Shoes Off'. Monica and Gabriela Irimia shot to fame in 2002 when they auditioned for Pete Waterman, Geri Halliwell and Louis Walsh on Popstars: The Rivals.
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