Cheryl Cole, 26, yesterday announced she was separating from her husband, the England and Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole, 29, after fresh allegations of his infidelity.
He was said to have indulged in “text sex” with two women, sending lurid pictures of himself. His “conquests” include a hairdresser, two models, a secretary and a US political aide.
The couple's riches have been put at £20 million, with £14m of that attributed to England defender Ashley, who is said to earn £120,000 a week at Chelsea.
Cheryl's contribution is estimated to be £6m, including her earnings with Girls Aloud, a contract with L'Oreal and a £1.2m deal for her role as an X Factor judge.
Cheryl stood by him when allegations he had cheated surfaced two years ago, but recent claims appear to have been the final straw.
She reportedly sent a message at the weekend to Ashley that said: “Move out. It’s over.”
Her PR company confirmed the separation.
I guess there's just so much a woman can take...
