Black Eyed Peas star, will.i.am told papers he is happy Cheryl Cole has split from her husband.

The rapper/producer has finally admitted that he fancies Britain's sweetheart. He told a Sunday newspaper: "It's great news (that she's split from footballer Ashley Cole)...I'm texting her right now actually."

He then went on to voice his disgust over her husband's reported infidelities..."What's that about!? Cheryl's too nice to be cheated on. I don't know what he's doing.

"If she was someone out in the clubs then I would understand it. But she's not. She's the prettiest, hottest girl. She deserves better."

Cheryl Cole and will.i.am have collaborated on more than one occasion with her featuring on 'Heartbreaker' and him on her single, 'Three Words'.

The US rapper is willing to commit already, he said: "Let's just say, she's a beautiful girl and I can't wait to hang out with her more. I'd move to London if it meant being with her."

Shall we see what happens during the BEPs UK tour?

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