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.”
