To find a crowd of lookalikes staring back at her

Guests all donned masks of the singer’s face as she arrived for a celebratory meal at a plush Las Vegas restaurant.Those joining in the fun included her mum Joan and brother Garry, as well as Girls Aloud band mates Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh.

After the initial shock the songbird then settled down to celebrate her 29th birthday bash with a giant chocolate cake and pink balloons.

And the festivities lasted long after lunchtime.Cheryl, Nicola and Kimberley then hit the city’s infamous Strip where, hours later, they were pictured downing shots in a nightclub.Rapper Will.I.Am also celebrated with the former X Factor judge, and later got the crowd at his gig to sing happy birthday to her.