'X-Factor' Judge Cheryl Cole Told to Dump Boyfriend Derek Hough

By Christo Varghese Posted May 23rd 2011 04:30AM

Newly selected 'X-Factor' judge Cheryl Cole has reportedly been asked to dump her boyfriend of one year, 'Dancing with the Stars' pro Derek Hough, so that so she can create a better image for herself.

The Mirror is reporting that Fox executives are trying to raise the profile of the relatively unknown British singer and TV star and they have bluntly asked her to break ties with Hough.

One source thinks breaking up with Hough may be the right decision for Cole. "Derek may be dreaming of worldwide stardom but he's seen as a small-time dancer on a TV show... and pretty uncool. TV executives are thinking that if she's going to win over Hollywood, she'd be better off doing it as a sassy and single girl-about-town."

The source continues, "Show producers have told her that being single would do wonders for her image. And there would be no shortage of guys in LA lining up to go on a date with Cheryl."

A friend of the 27-year-old singer is saying that Cole is "torn" about the orders especially since Hough stood firmly by her side when she went through a tough divorce last year with her ex-husband Ashley Cole and when she had a near fatal bout with malaria.

But another source close the Cole also reveals that the singer is willing will do anything to become famous in the US and a part of her does wonder what it would be like to have a fresh start in America -- without Hough. "Cheryl is desperate to make it in the US and producers are keen to help her become a star."

It is reported that 'The X Factor' creator and executive producer Simon Cowell is also playing matchmaker by suggesting a few eligible men Cole might want to meet.

Cowell is also one of the show's judges along with music producer L.A. Reid and ex 'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul.

Other steps are being done to ensure that Cole is camera ready, which include sending her to a style consultant who would help her and a fitness guru to help her lose weight.

Tags: cheryl cole, Derek Hough, X Factor

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Monday 23 May

By gailneuman

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She should tell them to take a hike. It's her personal life and she can be a star without retarded execs.

Tuesday 24 May

By minette061554

Watch though, she'll dump him. people like this are way more wanting to be stars than wanting the right relationship...most celebrities are shallow and I hate to say it but the women seem to be the worst.

By dsfgbhjkhgf

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We have been watching Cheryl for the past 2 years on Britain's X Factor and fell in love with her from the first show on. She's absolutely adorable, very intelligent, and a great singer. If she's happy with Derick she should not "give him up". She had a really bad year last year and Derick literally saved her life. DON'T do it Cheryl. America will love you no matter who you're dating or not dating!!I love this , So does My boyfriend .he is almost 11year older than me .i met him via agegapsin gles.c'om a nice place for seeking age le ss love.which gives you a chance to make your life better and open opportunities for you to meet the attractive young girls and treat you like a king. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends.. Just love it

By jimmy

I bet she won't dump him....!! (fingers crossed)

By jarsd43

I am soooo NOT going to watch the X Factor.

By New York

Talk about control freaks. No one should be given that much power over someones life. Cheryl, if you give in to these idiots, you will be a robot & your life will be hell. Be your own person, they will respect you more. Simon Cowell & the rest are only thinking about themselves.

By brenda

I agree, they are the money hungry fools trying to capitalize on her. Hope she can see that!!

By Betty Cooper

Don't they realize how popular Derek is? I think it would be a plus for her to be going with him. But, if that's what she wants...Derek better run to the nearest exit and drop her himself. No wonder there is so much divorce and unhappiness with celebrities. All the execs think they know everything.

By slaminsam

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he is just crappy small time dancer

Tuesday 07 June

By busymissnanci

Replying to Slamminsam.......Derek is MUCH more than "a crappy small time dancer". He is an award winning choreographer, and a real star. Don't know anything about you, but most men would LOVE to be in Derek's shoes. He is by far the most talented dancer on DWTS, and can sing, as well. In addition, he appears to be a VERY nice man. He and his sister, are quite possibly the most handsome/beautiful two people in Hollywood.

By themeeker

Just when I thought FOX couldn't sink any lower, now they're telling people who they can and cannot date.

FOX is run by fascists. Especially the news division.

By Kevin

From the looks of it am gonna say yes.

By Sammy

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This is not the news division Oh bright one. Are all you libs this smart ?

By Lila

Amen!

By Butch Whitmon

I agree with "themeeker",,,,,facists all.
And "slaminSam" does not know what he is talking about. Derek is one of the best dancers in the world; and is very cool. "Sammy",,,,it matters not whether it is the news division or not. "Fox" is evil,,,period; Fox is evil and you righty robots are too dumb to see it........or just don't want to see it.

By sway

....and you all believe this why? Because it is in a gossip site it has to be true? ahahhahahahahhahah

By Sara

I certainly hope it is not true. That would be terrible.

By tndhen

Does it have anything to do with his sister dating Ryan Seacrest? Interesting.....

By Joyce

We'll find out how beautiful she is on the "inside" when she makes her decision. Dumping Derek will show self-centeredness & insensitivity & be an indication of what her REAL aim is.
What right does FOX have to put her in that position in the first place? She should be able to make her own choices in her personal life.

By kevin

I Think they want to glamor her up ,make her famous take credit, then put a knife in her back the first sign of trouble.

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