Cheryl Baker has said she “hates” David Van Day because she believes he badly exploited and financially harmed her close friend and Bucks Fizz bandmate Mike Nolan, and then dodged paying him back.

Core reason for the feud

In a detailed interview, Cheryl Baker explained that David Van Day borrowed a very large six‑figure sum of money from Mike Nolan. She says he then made himself bankrupt, which meant he did not have to repay the debt, leaving Mike to deal with the consequences.

Impact on Mike Nolan

According to Cheryl, Mike ended up having to sell his penthouse flat in Maida Vale and move into a much smaller flat on the coast because of the financial fallout. She describes Mike as a “very dear, sweet friend” and says what happened to him is the main reason for her intense anger toward David.

How strongly she feels

Cheryl has used very strong language in public, saying she would “happily throw [David] into a river” and calling him an “arsehole,” emphasizing that she is not joking about her feelings. She also criticizes that he is “still living off his notoriety” and “making a living out of being an arsehole,” which she says she “really do[es] hate.”

On-screen clashes and public moments

Their animosity has also surfaced on TV, such as on “Celebrity Coach Trip,” where Cheryl openly said she “hates” David and “can’t bear” him, making clear that her feelings are very personal rather than just playful TV drama. These on-screen comments line up with what she has said in interviews, reinforcing that her issue with him is rooted in what she believes he did to Mike Nolan financially and personally.

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