Cheryl Cole is planning a trip to Las Vegas with Derek Hough.
The 27-year-old singer and her rumoured boyfriend are set to visit his mother Marianne Nelson in Nevada before they take in some tourist attractions in the US resort in August, which is known for its casinos and spectacular stage shows.

A source told The Sun newspaper: “Cheryl’s only been to Vegas once before and didn’t get to spend much time there so she’s really looking forward to it.

“She has already made a list of things she wants to do and said she wants to just be a ‘tourist’ and do all the tacky things people do there.

“She wants to see some shows and have a flutter on the roulette.”

Last month, it was reported that Derek went to Las Vegas – known as Sin City – with Cheryl’s younger brother Garry Tweedy.

The lads became firm friends as they partied the night away at the Moon nightclub at Palms hotel.

A pal said time: “They drove to Vegas through the desert and had a right laugh along the way.

“Derek’s really become a brother-like figure to Garry. Cheryl’s really happy they are getting on so well.”

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Cheryl Cole’s new tattoo marks a “fresh start” in her life

The inking on her lower back – an elaborate etching based around a butterfly and designed by the ‘Promise This’ singer – took 11 hours to complete at Los Angeles tattoo salon Shamrock Social Club and is said to mark her freedom after splitting from husband Ashley Cole last year.

According to the Daily Mirror newspaper, the star told a friend: “The tattoo is deeply personal. It took weeks to come up with the final design. It has a strong symbolic meaning and signifies a fresh start and my new independence.

“The sitting itself was pretty painful but I was determined to get it done in one hit. I didn’t cry once!”

Cheryl, 27, is also believed to have had a tattoo reading ‘Mrs C’ – which she had shortly after she married Ashley in July 2006 – covered up.

The star – who is believed to be dating US dancing professional Derek Hough – also has other tattoos, including a barbed wire design on her left thigh and a Polynesian tribal symbol on her hand.

Following her success as a judge on the UK version of ‘X Factor’, show supremo Simon Cowell wants to give her a role on the US programme when it launches later this year, even if network Fox block her appointment as a panellist.

A source told The Sun newspaper: “Simon desperately wants Cheryl to be a judge but if that’s knocked back by Fox chiefs the next option is to start her as a mentor.

“It would be a way to test how she’s received in America. Plus viewers would be able to warm to her first, rather than having her thrust upon them by going straight on the panel.”

Cheryl Cole would love to take six months out to meditate on a mountain

The ‘Promise This‘ singer – who, last year, divorced soccer player husband Ashley Cole and battled potentially-fatal malaria, which she contracted during a trip to Africa with rumoured boyfriend Derek Hough – often dreams of taking some time out from her hectic career.

She said: “It would be nice to take six months out and got to a mountain top and just meditate, let myself go.”

Cheryl also revealed she was tempted to have therapy after her marriage split, but her public profile means she doesn’t trust anyone other than friends and family.

She explained to the February edition of Elle magazine: “It crossed my mind but I’m not trusting enough to bare my soul to a stranger. I’m lucky that I’ve got friends and family to turn to.”

Despite refusing therapy, Cheryl admitted she didn’t cope as well as some people thought with all her problems last year but was determined to put on a brave face in public.

She said: “It’s very much a perception. Nobody knows what I went through behind closed doors.

“Nobody knows what it was like when I was on my own. Of course I held it together in public. Who wouldn’t?”

Cheryl, 27, is set to put her difficult year behind her with a planned move to Los Angeles after reportedly signing a deal to become a judge on the US version of ‘The X Factor‘.

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Cheryl Cole sealed her romance with Derek Hough by sharing a public kiss with him on New Year’s Eve (31.12.10)

The ‘Promise This’ singer – who has always refused to confirm whether she is dating dancer Derek despite constantly being linked to him – is currently on a romantic holiday in South Africa with the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ hunk and decided to prove her love for him by welcoming in 2011 with a passionate embrace.

A source told the Sunday Mirror newspaper: “Cheryl and Derek are together and don’t care who knows it. She wanted to spend New Year’s Eve with Derek because she sees her future with him. 2010 was the worst year of Cheryl’s life. But now she is looking forward to happier times with Derek.”

Cheryl – who, last year, divorced soccer player husband Ashley Cole and battled potentially-fatal disease malaria, which she contracted during a trip to Africa with Derek – and Derek flew to Cape Town on Wednesday (29.12.10) and attended the lavish party thrown by American property mogul Preston Haskell.

Sources at the exclusive bash claim the pair couldn’t keep their hands off each other, with one saying: “It was so adorable to see Cheryl and Derek and how happy there were. If anyone didn’t believe they were a couple, the New Year’s Eve party proved they are. They only had eyes for each other and ignored everyone else.”

Cheryl, 27, is set to move to Los Angeles this year after reportedly signing a deal to become a judge on the US version of ‘The X Factor’ and Derek is said to be thrilled as it means they will be spending more time together.

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Cheryl Cole was left in tears when she received a Christmas card from her ex-husband Ashley Cole

The British pop star got “choked up” when she received the festive message wishing her all the best for 2011 from the England soccer player Ashley, who she divorced in September after separating from him in February when she discovered he had cheated on her with several women.

A source said: “Cheryl felt quite choked up at being sent the card. After all that has happened between them she thought it was a nice gesture.

“It has been a difficult year and as anyone who has been in love knows, the holidays can bring a lot of nostalgia.”

The 28-year-old singer has had an emotional rollercoaster of a year, as well as the divorce she had to battle back from the brink of death after catching malaria in the summer.

Cheryl is now preparing to spend Christmas at home with her family, and has chose to spend it in her hometown of Newcastle rather than jet off to Los Angeles to see her rumoured boyfriend Derek Hough

Though ‘Dancing with the Stars’ hunk Derek, 25, is said to be disappointed with her decision he has sent her a gift of diamond earrings to open on the day (25.12.10).

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Cheryl Cole has reportedly turned to religion after a traumatic year

The 27-year-old singer is looking for spiritual enlightenment after suffering a tumultuous 2010 which saw her divorce her husband Ashley Cole after he cheated on her and overcome malaria and is investigating different faiths.

A source said: “Cheryl has awakened her spiritual side. She has been tapping into higher powers for answers and guidance. She’s been doing some deep thinking – especially after malaria. Christianity is closest to her, but she’s open to other religious influences.”

Cheryl’s mother Joan Callaghan is a regular churchgoer while the star’s close friend, Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am, is deeply religious after being raised a Baptist in California.

The Girls Aloud star could also be seeking spiritual enlightenment from her rumoured love interest Derek Hough, who is a practising Mormon.

The ‘Parachute’ singer was spotted wearing a Hindu charm to the rehearsals of UK pop star search show ‘The X Factor’, on which she is a judge with Simon Cowell, last weekend.

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Jennifer Grey’s husband persuaded her not to have Botox for ‘Dancing with the Stars’

The ‘Dirty Dancing’ beauty – who is currently competing in the US reality dance competition with professional partner Derek Hough – was tempted to turn to cosmetic surgery before appearing on the show until her husband Clark Gregg convinced her she “looks great” as she is.

She explained to Us Weekly magazine: “Before the show, I thought, Oh, I should get some Botox, get rid of the wrinkles under my eyes. When you put a lot of make-up, the lines become very apparent.

“But Clark told me not to touch anything, to be who I am, because I look great.”

Despite contemplating the skin-smoothing injections, Jennifer believes surgery is a “pitfall” of modern society.

The 50-year-old actress – who has eight-year-old daughter Stella with her husband of nine years – has also admitted she wasn’t happy in her own skin when she was younger and her face “perfect”.

She explained: “Aging is inevitable and the idea that we can be eternally youthful is the pitfall of our society.

“When my body and face were perfect as far as youth, I wasn’t happy. If you try to hold on to something you don’t have anymore, you can’t be happy in the moment.”

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Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino became the fourth person to be voted off ‘Dancing with the Stars’ last night (12.10.10)

After a series of low scores in the competition since it started a month ago, Mike’s Argentine tango with professional partner Karina Smirnoff – which scored a dismal 12 out of 30 points from the judges – landed him in the bottom two acts with Bristol ‘The Pistol’ Palin.

Mike, who had opened his dance with an impressive flip, declared his score “a situation” before he was sent home due to his low score and low votes from the public.

Speaking about his time on the show, ‘Jersey Shore’ star Mike said: “I was like, ‘You know what, if I got eliminated today, I put it all on the floor last night, so I bow out gracefully.’

“It is what it is, I tried my best. At the end of the day, somebody’s gotta go home.”

Mike also felt he didn’t get enough encouragement from the judging panel, adding: “They were so unpositive and didn’t even see the work I put in, didn’t even see the progress I made this week and you know what, you know what? I’m done with this. (sic)”

The highest score of the night went to Jennifer Grey and Derek Hough, who scored a combined total of 56 points, including the only judge’s perfect 10 of the evening. The performance, also an Argentine tango, means the pair hold their position at the top of the leader board.

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Cheryl Cole is scared of being single.

The ‘Fight for This Love’ singer found it tough following her split from cheating husband Ashley Cole earlier this year, but always knew dumping him was “the right thing to do”.

The Girls Aloud beauty said: “It’s a very different feeling being out there on your own. Slowly but surely I’m finding my feet.

“It was scary and exciting at the same time, but definitely the right thing to do.”

Since the separation, Cheryl, 27, has been romantically linked to professional dancer Derek Hough, and she admits the handsome star has been the perfect person to help her get through life without England soccer player Ashley.

Derek, 25, helped her recover from deadly tropical disease Malaria during the summer and temporarily moved into her home to help care for her.

She said: “Derek is a sweetheart, the kind of person that makes the day more enjoyable. And that’s really important when you’re on set doing a video for 18, 19 hours – maybe longer.”

The singer – whose second solo album ‘Messy Little Raindrops’ is released next month – also revealed she felt completely betrayed by Ashley, 29, after learning of his infidelities but she has now moved on.

She added in her new book ‘Through My Eyes’: “Yes definitely I do [feel betrayed]. But I’ve got to take everything that’s happened and learn from it. I accept that’s a chapter of my life that’s finished.”

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Nicole Scherzinger and Cheryl Cole are set to sign multi-million dollar contracts for America’s ‘X Factor’

The Pussycat Dolls singer and the British pop star – who is currently a judge on the British version of the reality TV contestant – are set to team up with music mogul Simon Cowell as he launches the singing competition in the US.

It is believed Cheryl is preparing to quit her role on the panel of the British version to make her move to Los Angeles permanent.

A source told the Daily Mail newspaper: “I would say it’s a good bet that Cheryl is coming to America. It’s something that Simon and Cheryl have been discussing for months. You know, it’s a very exciting prospect for everyone involved to have Cheryl on board.”

Nicole is also rumoured to be preparing to sign a huge contract to sit alongside Simon on the panel, after impressing him during her guest appearance on the UK show – where she stood in for judge Dannii Minogue while she was on maternity leave, and Cheryl while she recovered from malaria.

The New York Post reports: “Sources tell us sultry Scherzinger is a favourite with Cowell after she made a guest appearance as a judge on the hit British version of the show this year.”

Cheryl has been spending a lot of time in Los Angeles over the past few months, after growing close to ‘Dancing With The Stars’ hunk Derek Hough – who she is believed to have been dating since she split from her soon-to-be ex-husband Ashley Cole earlier this year and is looking forward to starting a new life overseas.

The source said: “When Cheryl goes to America she will also launch her music career there too. It’s the next part of her big plan, she’s an incredibly hard worker and she will definitely get a boost by appearing on ‘The X Factor’, which is set to be a sure-fire hit.

“‘The X Factor’ will be off air in the UK next year and by the time it returns in January 2012, it is highly unlikely that Cheryl will return.

“Cheryl loves Los Angeles and this is extremely exciting. It is all part of a fresh new start for her.”

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Cheryl Cole’s marriage has been dissolved in less than 60 seconds

The ‘Fight for This Love’ singer – who split from soccer player Ashley Cole in February amid claims he had been unfaithful with a string of women – wasn’t present at London’s High Court to see the decree nisi granted by district judge Chris Simmonds this morning (01.09.10).

In a brief hearing, the judge accepted the couple’s four-year marriage had broken down because of the England and Chelsea defender’s “unreasonable behaviour”.

The brunette beauty has also claimed in legal documents the sportsman is still acting unreasonably.

The couple – whose divorce petition was listed under their initials “CAC v AC” in the hope of avoiding publicity – will now face a six-week “cooling off period” before their marriage is ended for good when a decree absolute is granted.

Cheryl, 27, is currently in Los Angeles with rumoured boyfriend Derek Hough as she continues to recover from the bout of malaria she contracted in July.

Meanwhile, 29-year-old Ashley is training with the national side for tonight’s (03.09.10) European qualifying match against Bulgaria.

The couple are reportedly planning to split their assets – including their Surrey mansion – equally, while the Girls Aloud star will take custody of their two dogs, Buster and Coco.

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Cheryl Cole has praised Derek Hough for saving her life.

The Girls Aloud star – who is on the mend after falling ill with malaria – has thanked her close friend for demanding medics carried out further tests when her condition was still undiagnosed.

She reportedly told a friend: “Derek saved my life. If he hadn’t spoken out to the doctors and told them he thought something was seriously wrong I would probably have died.

“I thought I had a bad case of flu and everyone else agreed. I was even told to stay at home and get some rest. The doctors were so certain it was not serious, and I believed them.”

The 27-year-old beauty was bitten by a mosquito whilst on a trip in Tanzania with the ‘Dancing With The Stars’ hunk back in June, causing her to fall ill.

After collapsing during a photoshoot, Cheryl was taken to hospital and reportedly sent home after being told she had flu and was suffering from exhaustion.

Hours later Derek insisted she went back to the Cromwell Hospital in West London, where he demanded doctors took out a series of blood tests to discover what was wrong with her – and they learned she had the potentially life-threatening tropical disease.

Derek is now determined to help Cheryl recover and has promised her mother Joan Callaghan he will make sure she eats properly and gets plenty of rest.

A source said: “Derek blames himself for Cheryl getting the malaria and was terrified she was going to die. She’s become so important to him, he could not imagine his life without her. He was worried sick and was going without food and sleep he was so concerned. Derek is just thankful she is OK now – and he has vowed to stay close to her so he can do everything he can to make sure she stays healthy.

“Derek has been put under strict instructions to make sure Cheryl eats properly and doesn’t overdo it. He has to check in with Joan every day to reassure her. But Joan trusts him and has been really impressed at how he has been there for Cheryl. Derek has been at her side constantly.”

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Simon Cowell wants Cheryl Cole to stay single.

The music mogul has reportedly ordered the 27-year-old singer – who is a judge on his UK TV show ‘The X Factor’ – to curb her rumoured romance with dancer Derek Hough in order to concentrate on getting back to full health after recently been stricken with potentially-fatal malaria.

A source told Reveal magazine: “Simon has had serious words with Cheryl and gave her a list of things she needs to sort out.

“He’s demanded that she puts her love life on hold – he feels Derek is a distraction that she simply doesn’t need. Derek is always hanging around on set with her and Cheryl is constantly trying to keep him happy.”

The 50-year-old star is also said to be planning to find a lifestyle coach to help the ‘Fight for This Love’ singer – who split from soccer star husband Ashley Cole in February following allegations he had been unfaithful – juggle her hectic schedule.

The source added: “Simon wants Cheryl to accept more help, rather than try and battle on by herself.

“He told her everyone in the US has a lifestyle guru and that he will get someone to work with her.

“Cheryl hates the idea because she is a very private person, but Simon is insisting on it. He believes having someone with her is the only way to guarantee she will eat, sleep and talk about her problems.”

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Cheryl Cole is having specially-made food brought to hospital.

The ‘Fight for This Love’ singer – who is battling potentially fatal tropical disease malaria – has asked her mother Joan Callaghan to prepare her favourite childhood meals because the meals served in her private London hospital were too “fancy”.

A source told Britain’s The Sun newspaper: “It’s definitely helping to cheer her up.
“There were things like quails eggs on the menu. But fancy foods aren’t Cheryl’s way.
“She’s from a real working-class background and the home-made meals are a nice reminder from her childhood days.”

The 27-year-old beauty has also been allowed to bend rules by keeping her leftover food – which has included pease pudding, Craster kippers from Northumberland smokehouses with scrambled eggs and Joan’s homemade ham and lentil soup – the staff fridge for when she gets hungry.

It was revealed yesterday (14.07.10) that Cheryl has banned all visitors except Joan and dancer Derek Hough- who she is rumoured to be dating – from visiting her in hospital.

A source said: “Cheryl doesn’t want people to see her as she is.”

Cheryl is thought to have contracted malaria while holidaying with US dancer Derek, 25, in Tanzania, last month.

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Cheryl Cole is refusing to see her Girls Aloud bandmates while she recovers from malaria.

The singer has banned her closest pals in the group, Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts, from visiting her in hospital because she doesn’t want them to see her so ill.

The weak star will only allow her mother Joan Callaghan and Derek Hough – who she is rumoured to be dating – to sit by her bedside as she recovers from the potentially fatal tropical disease.

A source said: “Cheryl doesn’t want people to see her as she is.”

After being rushed to a London hospital two weeks ago, the 27-year-old pop star has now been moved the tropical diseases ward to her own private room, and is said to be much happier.

The source added to The Sun newspaper: “She was delighted to get some privacy. She is still extremely frail and drifting in and out of sleep, but she has shown great signs of improvement.”

Cheryl is likely to remain in hospital under observation until the end of July – but Simon Cowell says she wants to be back on the British version of his pop star search show ‘The X Factor’ for the boot camp stage.

He said last night (13.07.10): “I had a text from her. She says she is better and feeling perky.

“She does want to come back to work but I need to talk to her about when that’s going to be.”

Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger, pop star Katy Perry and Cheryl’s bandmate Kimberley have been shortlisted to cover her role during the boot camp auditions if she isn’t well enough to take part.

Cheryl – who has also had to cancel her V Festival performance on August 21 – is believed to have contracted malaria while holidaying with ‘Dancing with the Stars’ dancer Derek, 25, in Tanzania.

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Derek Hough is praying for Cheryl Cole.

The ‘Dancing with the Stars’ professional – who is rumoured to be dating British beauty Cheryl - says he has spent much of his free time with the ‘Fight for this Love‘ singer since she has been hospitalised with a strain of potentially-fatal disease malaria.

He is quoted as saying by website Mail Online: “I blame myself for all of this. I convinced Cheryl to come on holiday with me to Tanzania. We might have gone somewhere else if it had been up to her.

“I’ve been worried sick about her in hospital. When I’m not by her side I’m praying for her.”

The pair took a short break in the African country last month before her work on UK TV talent show ‘The X Factor’ went into full gear.

Yesterday (11.07.10), her spokesperson confirmed the 27-year-old Girls Aloud star was getting better, but would not be undertaking any public activities for the foreseeable future.

Writing on twitter, Supersonic PR said: “Cheryl Cole is making good progress but following medical advice she will not be able to take part in ‘X Factor’s’ boot camp stage or perform at V.”

Cheryl has been removed from the intensive care unit at London’s University College Hospital to be treated in a private clinic, but is still said to be suffering with jaundice and is unable to talk.

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Cheryl Cole is still unable to talk following her battle with malaria.

The ‘Fight for this Love‘ singer has turned yellow from jaundice, is still on oxygen, and was hours from death following her infection with
the disease – believed to have been caused by a mosquito bite while she was holidaying in Tanzania with her rumoured boyfriend Derek
Hough.

A source told the News of the World: “We nearly lost her and the battle is far from over. She is so weak and this horrible illness has taken complete hold of her.

“It got so bad she was literally only hours from death’s door. Thank goodness she was diagnosed in time. “Even now she can’t talk. She drifts in and out of consciousness and when she comes round all she can do is sob.

“There was no news coming out of the hospital because it was all so touch and go. We couldn’t give any assurances to fans because there
weren’t any to give.”

The insider added she was still in a “very serious” state despite leaving the London’s University College Hospital late last week to be
treated in a private clinic.

The source said: “Seeing Cheryl like this is so painful. She could easily have dead. And she’s not better, she’s not even close. It’s
still a very serious situation and she’s really going to have to battle.”

It is also not thought she will be able to return to UK TV talent show ‘The X Factor’ for a while, putting the live shows – which begin in
late September – in jeopardy.

The source added: “Cheryl’s not going to be back for a long time. She won’t be seen in public for at least two months. This is a big wake-up call. She can’t go on as before or she’ll push herself to the brink again.”

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Cheryl Cole is out of intensive care.

The ‘Fight for This Love’ singer has been discharged from the Hospital for Tropical Diseases at University College London, where she has been receiving treatment for malaria, and is now being cared for at a private clinic.

A statement said: “Cheryl Cole came out of intensive care and has left UCLH. She has now been transferred to a private clinic where she will remain for her recovery.”

Rumoured boyfriend Derek Hough is said to be distraught Cheryl caught malaria while on vacation with him in Tanzania, and is blaming himself for taking her to the African country on a short romantic break.

Malaria – which attacks the body’s liver and blood flow – is spread by mosquitoes.

Derek’s stepfather Aaron Nelson said: “Derek feels guilty. He is very distressed about all of this.

‘He feels he has done this to her. He rang his mom in tears. He organised the holiday as something wonderful. For it to end up like this is terrible. He feels dreadful.”

Cheryl has been told by ‘X Factor’ judge Simon Cowell to take off as much time as she needs and to not return to the audition stage of the competition until she is better.

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Cheryl Cole has contracted malaria.

The ‘Fight for This Love’ hitmaker – who collapsed at a photo shoot in north London on Saturday (03.07.10) – is believed to have picked up the potentially deadly disease after getting bitten by a mosquito while holidaying in Tanzania with dancer Derek Hough last month.

An insider revealed to the Daily Mirror newspaper: “She had been taking malaria tablets regularly while on holiday and continued to take them even after she returned back, but she still tested positive for it.”

Derek rushed to the brunette beauty’s bedside as soon as he heard the news, and is now said to be blaming himself.

The insider added: “He’s mortified by what happened and is utterly devastated at what she’s going through – not least because it happened on a trip he’d planned.

“It’s such a shame as she had such a lovely holiday with Derek and has such lovely memories of it. He is worried sick about her. He’s sticking close by her bedside and trying to keep her cheerful.”

Initially, it was believed the 27-year-old singer was suffering from severe exhaustion and gastroenteritis and had been working too hard on the new series of pop star search show ‘The X Factor’ and on her second solo album.

A statement from Cheryl’s representative has confirmed she is cancelling all work commitments until she has made a full recovery.

The statement read: “Following doctor’s advice Cheryl Cole will be cancelling all work commitments for the next week.”

Cheryl Cole is throwing a divorce party next weekend.

The ‘Fight For this Love‘ singer is reportedly planning a lavish bash with her close female friends to celebrate the end of her marriage to British soccer player Ashley Cole – who reportedly cheated on her with numerous women.

The 26-year-old beauty is apparently arranging the get-together to coincide with the England team’s World Cup soccer match against the US next Saturday (12.06.10).

A source told the Sunday Mirror newspaper:  “Cheryl is very keen to have the divorce settled so she can get on with her life. She wants to let her hair down and forget about Ashley. There will be a strict no televisions policy so Cheryl and her pals do not see the 29-year-old love-rat in the game.

“She has no interest in watching England’s World Cup matches because of Ashley’s involvement so she thought the perfect time for a mini-celebration would be during the USA game.”

Cheryl filed for divorce last month, just weeks after it was claimed her spouse had been sending explicit picture and text messages to other women – who he has also been accused of having sex with.

Since the split, Cheryl has been spending lots of time with her backing dancer Derek Hough – who recently won ‘Dancing With The Stars‘ with Nicole Scherzinger – fuelling speculation they are secretly dating.

Cheryl’s estranged husband Ashley has also seemingly moved on, and is reportedly dating 23-year-old lapdancer Sarah Purnell.

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Pals of the ‘Parachutes’ singer – who recently split from her soccer star husband Ashley Cole amid claims he had cheated on her with several women – are determined to help raise her spirits by not letting her stay single for long.

Choreographer Brian Friedman – who works with the Girls Aloud beauty on UK TV talent show ‘The X Factor’ – told the News of the World newspaper: “She deserves a great guy. Hopefully she’ll find him. I don’t know Ashley well. I only see him every once in a while at the show, but Cheryl’s my friend. So I have her back.

“When news came out about me moving her to LA, I’ve been getting non-stop contact from top guys in this city asking me to set them up with Cheryl.

“When – or actually if – she is ever ready to date someone, of course I will hook her up.”

It has also been claimed that dancer Derek Hough – who was pictured leaving the star’s hotel in the early hours of the morning when she fled to the US following her marriage split – is determined to win over Cheryl.

A source said: “He’s not used to women saying no to him and plans to use all his charms to win her round.”

Cheryl is said to be seriously considering a move to Los Angeles, where she can throw herself into work in order to get over her heartbreak.

Her friend Soulshock – real name Carsen Schack – revealed they chatted about the move when she appeared on Denmark’s version of TV talent show ‘The X Factor’, on Friday (05.03.10).

Soulshock – who is a judge on the programme – told the Sunday Mirror newspaper: “I had a good chat to Cheryl for about an hour before the show.

“She didn’t want to talk about Ashley. She was speaking about LA and how she really wanted to get back there and start working on new songs.

“Cheryl is using her work as a real focus at the moment. She’s a very professional artist and there is nothing that will get in her way.”

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The Girls Aloud singer has been rocked by further allegations of soccer star Ashley Cole’s infidelity after 28-year-old Ann Corbitt claimed to have slept with him when his club Chelsea toured America last July.

A source close to the local government worker said: “Ann and a friend got talking to Ashley in a bar in Seattle. They hit it off straight away and they spent most of the rest of that evening by each other’s side.”

Ann – the third woman to be linked with the sportsman in recent weeks – and Ashley then reportedly returned to the luxury Four Seasons hotel and spent the night together.

The friend added to The Sun newspaper: “Ann said she spent the night with Ashley and then left the next morning. She never saw him or spoke to him after that.”

Ann is now said to be considering selling her story, despite fears the soccer ace is trying to “silence” her after she began receiving mysterious phone calls.

The friend said: “She believes Ashley’s associates are trying to silence her.”

Following allegations that 29-year-old Ashley – who was accused of cheating on Cheryl, 26, with hairdresser Aimee Walton in January 2008 – sent raunchy pictures of himself to Sonia Wild 28, and slept with 30-year-old secretary Vicki Gough, the ‘Fight For This Love’ hitmaker flew out to Los Angeles to work on new music.

Despite looking pale and drawn and telling hotel staff she “wanted to be left alone”, Cheryl has maintained a brave face throughout the allegations and has been seen out with dancer Derek Hough three times since arriving in the US.

However, friends insist she is just friends with Derek, who is set to appear in the video to her new single ‘Parachutes’.

One pal said: “Derek is a good friend, but just a friend. They enjoy each other’s company.”

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