CELEBRITY STYLE SPY: See all the latest celeb photos Stars animation

How to get into ...

Are Cheryl & Ashley headed for marriage counselling?

By Lucy Hutchings  on Wednesday 3 March 2010

Marie Claire Celebrity News: Ashley and Cheryl Cole

Could Cheryl Cole be giving husband Ashley a second chance? Reports today claim that the couple are headed for marriage counselling.

The Daily Mail has revealed that the X Factor judge has agreed to hear out her husband, after he pleaded for a second chance. The first session will apparently take place at the couple's Surrey mansion next week.  

The source divulged to the paper: 'Cheryl has agreed to see a counsellor with Ashley to hear his issues.  She think he deserves to be heard and understands how he could think that she let him down as a wife.

'Of course, Cheryl is devastated and furious at what he's done. But she accepts she owes it to their marriage to talk it through with him,' they added.

The source even suggests that Cheryl is starting to sympathise with her errant husband: 'She is starting to accept his claim that it is not solely his fault their marriage collapsed. He has managed to persuade her that he's not a cad  -  more a victim of circumstance.'

'She's now starting to think he's vulnerable and immature and easy prey for predatory women.'

The 29-year-old Chelsea footballer is currently holed up in a French sports rehabilitation clinic, where he's receiving treatment for a broken ankle. He has been at the centre since news broke of the impending divorce, but hit the headlines yesterday after breaking his silence, saying 'my life has been ruined'.

CHERYL & ASHLEY COLE PICS

SCANDALOUS CELEBRITY SPLITS: WHICH STARS HIT THE HEADLINES FOR MESSY BREAK-UPS?

Wednesday 3 March 2010

Have your say ...

Add your own comment

Well Cheryl... that's pretty much all the sympathy you had going for you out the window.

Once again, he's managed to convince you he's a 'victim of circumstance'? What circumstances would those be then? Blonde hair and fake boobs?

If you have any self respect left you will show this excuse for a man just what happens when you take for granted what you've got - you lose it.
Comment by kirsty on March 03 12:31

Seriously!!!
He is a cheating scumbag and if she takes him back then she is stupider than I first thought...a victim of circumstance my foot!
Comment by jean on March 03 12:36

I think that is fair enough! They live in a different world, and there will be two sides to the story, Im sure Cheryl is not the only 'victim' in this. How can she be a 'wife' to him when all she is bothered about is herself and global domination. They should have waited till they were older and got there demanding careers out of the way before they committed to marriage. Marriage is not about living on opposite sides of the world and speaking on the phone, so maybe Ashley isn't wholly to blame.
Comment by fi on March 03 12:37

'he's vulnerable and immature and easy prey for predatory women.' WHAT???!!! He's a man, he's a grown man, and he just used his penis instead of his head, and just wanted a quick cheap thrill. He knew exactly what he was doing, and he could say no to these 'predatory women'. Cheryl - GET A GRIP!!

Comment by c pearson on March 03 12:37

You have got to be kidding me... Seriously, has her self-esteem taken such a blow that she thinks she won't be happy without him or with someone else? Cheryl needs to have a serious word with herself, draw a line underneath the relationship and move on.
Comment by Sam on March 03 12:38

YOU ARE KIDDING ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What is wrong with her, such a bad example for young girls out there.... shaking head in disbelief
Comment by Wendy Lynn Reid on March 03 12:42

don't take him back he's trying to shift the blame to cover his own inadequacy's.
Comment by b smith on March 03 12:44

As the saying goes, "fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me". She clearly loves him, but taking the blame for his weaknesses? I don't think so

Comment by Peggy on March 03 12:52

If Cheryl believes they are both at fault re their marraige breakdown then yes they should try and salvage their marraige but to do this they both need to try and stay out of the media spot light for the next month at least to work things out but cheryl should also not be bullied into giving it another go people need to remember whatever the problems cheating is not the answer and is not acceptable remember your vows Mr Cole.
Comment by zoe on March 03 12:53

She is an complete idiot.
Comment by Jade on March 03 12:55

The guy does not deserve a second chance and the only one that needs counselling here is him. I understand that Cheryl loves him and is finding it very hard, but he will do it to her over and over. It's time to cut her loses and find a guy that will treat her with the respect and love she deserves.
Comment by Jo on March 03 12:58

It is easy for other people to judge, but it is so hard to go thro a break up but even more so when Ashley is proberly pleading with her very hard to just walk away feelings do not get switched off...I do think that if its all true about the other girls she should leave I don't think this marriage will last much longer..he is a idiot...lets hope she's not one and sticks with him!
Comment by Nik-Lud on March 03 13:00

he is a player and he is seriously playing you, get rid now cheryl before you have kids to consider.
Comment by marley2009 on March 03 13:01

Don't do it Cheryl, if you give him another chance AGAIN, you're giving him the ok to cheat on you again And he's done it several times by what i hear. Please don't be a grin and bear it wife cos he's a philanderer and they always do it again.
Comment by m. taylor on March 03 13:06

she owes him nothing, the man is a dog nothing more nothing less. best to move on and put him behind her.
Comment by rebecca Jackson on March 03 13:06

Don't be a silly girl once a cheat all ways a cheat lepard never changes it's spots overnight be relistic !

Comment by Jayne on March 03 13:18

Not very keen on either of them.... but I suppose she still loves him and that's why she doesn't want to give up on her marriage.... for richer and poorer and all that! Hope it works out for her!
Comment by Val on March 03 13:53

A 'victim?' My eye! That man's audacity knows no bounds!
Comment by Gail on March 03 14:01

aghhh....NO time at all for the girl.
She's just an attention seeker who will never learn.

Cheryl, get him out of your life....you can live without him!
Comment by Andi on March 03 14:11

She has already given him a second chance, surely he has blown it this time. You can do better Cheryl!
Comment by Julie on March 03 14:19

Is she for real. come on Cheryl wake up forgive him and you will be down the same road in the very near future.. he has cheated on you don't make excuses for him. nobody forced him.once a cheat always a cheat. get rid. Don't fight fightfight for his love forget your song cheryl. he's not worth fighting for.. your Fan.
Comment by R FARROW on March 03 14:40

I can't believe anyone would accept that it is her fault for having a career - so if women want to have a career then they must expect their husband to sleep with other women? Ashley has a career and it was whilst HE was away that he slept with some of these women - is Cheryl meant to have followed him wherever he goes and have no life of her own? I am not a fan of Cheryl AT ALL I actually dislike her "music" and everything she stands for - but we are not in Victorian times in this day and age it should not be a choice between marriage and career.
Comment by Ella on March 03 14:42

This is a couple who are not able to meet each others needs - maybe marriage was a bad idea from the start!
Comment by Linda on March 03 14:56

...She will never trust him again..whatever he says...she wont be able to get the other women out of her mind whatever she thinks..
AND they both have careers of the same magnitude only in different ways..so that is no excuse...Sad as it is..I dont see it working and thats not pessimism...just what I think she will eventually come to see once she can think clearly and is not so devastated. Look after u C !!! A...look after yourself..what a stinking shame it turned out like this for her and him.
Comment by anon on March 03 15:07

Cheryl, he is playing on your good nature and knows you will feel sorry for him and forgive him, yet again. He will never change. Do not believe him. Be strong. You deserve so much better. You are young and will meet someone who will appreciate you, not humiliate you. He has no conscience. This type of man never does.
Comment by Dilys on March 03 16:18

Well I've got to say, they certainly know how to keep themselves in the newspapers, don't they? No better than the Jordan and peter dibacle. Totally pathetic, and no sympathy from me.
Comment by Starry eyed on March 03 16:53

What an example she's setting for teenage girls to take back their cheating bf's, and too think we all thought she was actually going to leave him. Cheating scum.
Comment by Georgie on March 03 17:11

Cheryl, go out with the girls, then shag someone else and then see if he is as forgiving, if he is, happy days if not you know what its like to sleep with someone else and not as scary as you think.

Once a cheater always a cheater. You gave him a second chance, he blew it.

Oh and with regards to the "I gave my old phone to someone else", really, when, those naked/semi naked pics do not look like they were taken that long ago and who did he give the phone/phones too - too many inconsistances in my opinion.
Comment by Debbie on March 03 18:11

Yes he is a cheat but its her life not ours and I think that more people should treat marriage as seriously as she does, People divorce too easily. Fair play to Cheryl for trying to work at issues and not just run away from them. Anyway whatever happens she is a talented woman and I will always be a fan!
Comment by Claire on March 03 18:25

Marriage is difficult for anyone it is no different to any other relationship with mum, dad, siblings etc. The important thing is to try hard to keep any relationship together. I am not saying what Ashly did was right but a the end of the day it is down to them to do what they feel is right. People need to support their decisions and pray for then. Not run either one down. We all have our faults.
Comment by bride on March 03 18:37

please leave him,ashley is a waste of space,just move on and forget him.
There will be a BILLION guys out there who would treat you better than he ever did and i am one of them
Comment by Anthony Daley on March 03 18:39

Cheryl Cole is mad if she thinks councelling is going to fix this.I think that she is in such a dark place right now he has managed to convince her they can talk this through. Dont do it pet.
Comment by debbie on March 03 19:32

Still working the martyr act eh Cheryl? It'll be a sainthood next.
Comment by Petal on March 03 19:36

I think it shows great maturity on Cheryls side that she is able to think very hard before walking away from her marriage.

Its just too easy to divorce .. so i take my hat off to them both for at least trying to selvage their marriage.

It always takes two to tango. Good on you both!
Comment by Hilary on March 03 19:46

They should be left in privacy to sort out their marriage.
Comment by Chris on March 03 21:52

I totally respect Cheryl for doing this. Vows yes for better for worst, these issues can be worked through. Marriage is difficult enough without the added pressure they have in their lives. They live in a different world apart sometimes which cannot be easy for either party, and there is always two sides to every story. Sometimes when couples drift apart as much as they have they do lose themselves & behave in a manner unacceptable but why is he doing this. If he was totally happy in this relationship he wouldnt do these things & if they spent more time together instead of jetting around the world chasing their careers maybe this wouldnt of happenend, what is more important, true happiness & love or a career & money. i know which one i choose, both i would say are at fault for the breakdown of this partnership, both are to blame for this.
Comment by Jo on March 04 08:48

Cheryl obviously loves him very much, and Im sure he loves her too - why can't people leave them alone to decide for themselves - it has absolutely nothing at all to do with anyone else, hopwever perfect they think they are themselves. I wish them both the best and hope they can make it work.
Comment by Gill Brown on March 04 11:51

Cheryl is entitled to do what she thinks ! But when a guy does that to any wife , HE needs booting OUT Quick and he has had all his chances in my opinion , How can she even consider giving Ashley a chance and if she did sleep in the same bed as Ash .... doesn't bare thinking about CHERYL DON'T Give him a chance - Get your career Targets and meet a guy you can TRUST Girl ! A- fellow- Geordie Lass ! Love Ya Chez BUT ASHLEY IS LAME .
Comment by Geordie Lass on March 04 13:04

Is there nothing these people won't do for publicity..........
Comment by Rita on March 04 18:16

Give them a break - leave them alone - worry about your own love lives! Well done Cheryl for not listening to anyone but your own heart. I thoroughly respect and admire you.
Comment by Mags on March 05 13:16

yes marriage is important and if she really wants her husband, would it really be a suprise to hear of them having another go at making it work, or that in the year to come a baby wasn't on the cards, just hope a bandaid baby route isn't the one they go down it might help for a while but isn't the answer if all's not right in their relationship if she loves him and is prepared to take a chance on him good luck to her
Comment by Vii on March 05 19:01

Cheryl has had basically every woman and loads of men in the country behind her, she'd better not back down qand take him back, she could do well better!!!!
Comment by Steph and Chloe on April 21 11:17


Read all 42 comments


Rate this ...

Rate this content

Thanks, your rating has been counted!

  • Current rating:
  • 3.5/5


 

Follow Marie Claire on

Facebook

Twitter

Youtube

Free Daily Newsletter

Signup for our FREE newsletter...
Don't miss out on the latest fashion news straight to your inbox!

Subscribe to Marie Claire

Plus, read our Latest blogs, enter hot competitions, and much, much more...