Cheryl Cole could be set to receive millions in a divorce settlement from husband Ashley.

The X Factor judge and Girls Aloud star was thought to be uninterested in receiving a payout, but The Sun has now suggested otherwise.

Ashley flew out to South Africa with the England squad this week, with the side playing their first World Cup match next Saturday.

But insiders told the news provider he signed papers agreeing to the demands of Cheryl’s lawyers before he left and is now expecting to receive a bill of around £4.5 million.

“He can’t believe she will walk away with nothing,” a source said. “She worked as hard as him for their possessions.”

Cheryl filed for divorce last month after claims Ashley had cheated on her caused a split.

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She’s an English girl at heart, born and brought up in a rough area of Newcastle. However, Britain could be about to lose Cheryl Cole to America as she jets off to start a new life in LA…

The Girls Aloud singer is in the process of divorcing her husband, Ashley Cole, and is looking to start a fresh once the separation is complete – with the States as her ideal destination. She is hoping to kickstart her career across the pond, with the help of Simon Cowell and a possible role on the US X Factor.

A source explained to The Sun:

“Cheryl has people looking at houses. She goes into X Factor when she finished the current tour. That takes her up to Christmas. But she is keen to close a chapter and start a new life in America.”

And another insider spoke to the Evening Standard about Simon’s plans for Cheryl…

“She is very close to signing a deal worth millions with Simon. She will be free to pursue her career in America, where Simon is convinced she could be a huge star.”

Simon Cowell is renowned for turning British acts into stars in the States, with Leona Lewis a prime example, so we already have high expectations for Cheryl. The only thing we want know is… what does this mean for Girls Aloud?

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