Adele has shared an unforgettable story of meeting Cheryl Cole at the 2010 Royal Variety Performance, a moment that left the global superstar completely star-struck. Both Adele and Cheryl took to the stage to perform for King Charles (then the Prince of Wales) and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, but it was the encounter behind the scenes that truly stood out for Adele.

In a recent interview, Adele revealed that her first meeting with Cheryl took place at the BRIT Awards a couple of years earlier, but it was a chaotic, fast-paced event where Adele felt Cheryl didn’t quite recognize her. “I got to meet her at the Royal Variety, and I got to meet her at the BRITs a couple of years ago, but it was very manic, and I don’t think she recognised me,” Adele explained. “It was a bit of a blur.”

However, it was their second meeting at the Royal Variety Performance that Adele could never forget. “The second time I met her at the Royal Variety, Dappy from N’Dubz was next to her. It was amazing! It was like I was in a dream,” Adele said, describing how surreal it felt to finally meet the former Girls Aloud star in such a prestigious setting. Adele admitted feeling completely star-struck, especially considering Cheryl’s massive success as a solo artist and her former role in one of the UK’s most successful girl bands.

This special moment with Cheryl came shortly before Adele covered Cheryl’s hit single Promise This in 2011 during a performance at BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. The cover was nothing short of breathtaking, showcasing Adele’s ability to put her own emotional spin on a track that was already a major hit for Cheryl. The power of Adele’s vocals and the way she conveyed raw emotion with every note added a whole new layer of depth to the song, which had originally been released in 2010 as Cheryl’s debut solo single.

For Adele, covering Promise This wasn’t just a performance; it was a heartfelt tribute to Cheryl, who she had long admired. The cover not only allowed Adele to showcase her talent but also to honor Cheryl’s vocal style and the incredible success she achieved as a solo artist after her time with Girls Aloud. Adele’s admiration for Cheryl was palpable, and this stunning rendition highlighted just how deeply she appreciated the impact Cheryl had on pop music.

Adele’s star-struck moment with Cheryl, coupled with her stunning cover of Promise This, is a beautiful testament to the respect between these two incredible artists. Their paths to stardom might have been different, but they share a bond in the music industry that’s built on admiration, talent, and undeniable success.