Cheryl Cole gets cosy with Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am after London gig (and even introduces him to her mother)
BY REMMA KAUR | MAY 7, 2010
For the errant Ashley Cole, these pictures will be a reminder of what he has lost.
First, his pop star wife Cheryl performed on stage in a highly revealing nude-coloured bodice and silver sequinned top.
Then she spent a very cosy evening with American rapper will.i.am, 35, who has previously called her "the most beautiful woman in the world".
The pair were spotted huddled together at a London nightclub following an appearance at the O2 Arena.
They laughed, gossiped and danced, and at one point, he leant in closely to whisper something in her ear. Apparently amused, she rewarded him with a playful pat.
Mrs Cole, the 26-year-old Girls Aloud singer and X Factor judge, has been supporting U.S. hip hop act Black Eyed Peas on their European tour.
Will.i.am - or William James Adams, to give him his proper name - is the group's front man, and also produced much of Mrs Cole's debut album 3 Words.
The pair were at pains to avoid being photographed together leaving the nightclub, but their affectionate behaviour seemed to confirm rumours that after months of working together they have become more than just friends.
It follows the revelations that Mrs Cole's husband had cheated on her. She now plans to divorce the Chelsea footballer after three-and-a-half years of marriage.
Mrs Cole even introduced the performer to her mother Joan Callaghan.
An insider said: "After posing for pictures with fans, Cheryl joined Will who was visibly happier to have her there with him, and even spent some time talking to her mum, who came to watch her perform. Cheryl's mum obviously got on with Will, so she seems to approve of the friendship."
Will.i.am has previously described Mrs Cole's separation from unfaithful husband Ashley as 'great news'. He said at the time: "Cheryl's too nice to be cheated on. I don't know what he's doing. She the prettiest, hottest girl. She deserves better."
And he hinted that he was eager to help her move on from the split, adding: "She's a beautiful girl and I can't wait to hang out with her more. I'd move to London if it meant being with her."
