Monday 12 July 2010

EXCLUSIVE: Renewed fears over Cheryl Cole's health after friend Derek Hough reveals she has 'fluid on the lungs'

There were renewed fears over the health of Cheryl Cole last night after it emerged the stricken star has 'fluid on her lungs.'

The pop singer and X Factor, who is being treated for malaria, has been in hospital since Sunday evening.

The update on her condition was inadvertently revealed by her close friend, dancer Derek Hough.
Growing concern: Cheryl Cole's friend Derek Hough was overheard on the phone saying the Girls Aloud star is suffering 'fluid on the lungs'
Growing concern: Cheryl Cole's friend Derek Hough was overheard on the phone saying the Girls Aloud star is suffering 'fluid on the lungs'

Growing concern: Cheryl Cole's friend Derek Hough was overheard on the phone saying the Girls Aloud star is suffering 'fluid on the lungs'

The American - who travelled with her to Tanzania, where she picked up the potentially fatal tropical disease - has been visiting Mrs Cole regularly since she fell ill.

On Wednesday, he was overheard discussing Mrs Cole's plight by another hospital visitor, who said afterwards: ‘I’ve seen Cheryl’s mum and Derek in there. They stayed overnight last night. I overheard Derek on his phone saying she's got fluid on her lungs.’

Last night, a close friend of the singer's told the Mail: 'She has got fluid on the lungs. She's not good, no. She's still in intensive care so it doesn't look like she'll be out of hospital for a while yet.'

Friends of the singer admit they now 'don't know' when she will be out of hospital.

Dancing On The Stars winner Hough is said to be feeling incredibly 'guilty' because it was his idea for the pair to go to Tanzania, where she is believed she was bitten by the infected mosquito.
Worried: Derek Hough wears a frown as he leaves Cheryl's bedside

Worried: Derek Hough wears a frown as he leaves Cheryl's bedside

His stepfather Aaron Nelson, 54, told The Sun: 'Derek feels guilty. He is very distressed about all this.

'He feels he has done this to her. He rang his mom yesterday in tears.

'Derek feels it's all his fault. He organised the holiday as something wonderful. For it to end up like this is terrible. He feels dreadful.'

Mrs Cole, 27, was transferred to the University College Hospital from the private Cromwell Hospital earlier in the week and admitted to its specialist tropical diseases unit.


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And one expert yesterday said that, following the revelation, it is likely Mrs Cole may have the most serious form of malaria.

Consultant of infectious diseases at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Dr Martin Wiselka said fluid in the lungs suggest Mrs Cole is suffering falciparum malaria.

That is the most deadly strain of the virus and can cause blood to leak into the lungs of sufferers.

Dr Wiselka added that while Mrs Cole has probably discovered the illness in time and so avoided damage to her kidney and liver. However, he said it is unlikely she will be able to return to work for a number of weeks.
Derek Hough
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Trip: Cheryl arriving at Heathrow with dancer Derek after a trip to Tanzania last month where she is thought to have contracted the illness

This makes it extremely unlikely she will be able to return as an X Factor judge in time for the boot camp section of the ITV talent show which takes place later this month.

Her performances at the V Festival in Chelmsford and Stafford on August 21 and 22 are also likely to be under threat. The timing of the release of her second album - which had been due in October - is also likely to be under pressure.

Dr Wiselka said: ‘The chances are that she has got falciparum malaria which is the most serious form and most commonly found in Africa.

‘The malaria travels around the body in the bloodstream and can affect other organs like the kidneys and liver. In severe cases it can lead to organ failure and this is how people die from malaria.

‘The more parasites you have in your blood the more serious it is. If it is caught early then there are less parasites and I would have thought I has been caught reasonably early in her case.
Dancing partners: Cheryl and Derek perform her song Parachutes on her TV show Cheryl Cole's Night In which aired in December last year

Dancing partners: Cheryl and Derek perform her song Parachutes on her TV show Cheryl Cole's Night In which aired in December last year

‘She will be in hospital until the malaria and the complications clear up, which is usually a matter of days, but it will take weeks to recover.

‘There has been talk of her taking a week off but I think that is way too optimistic.’

The consultant added that the fluid in Mrs Cole's lungs was likely to be blood from leaking vessels damaged by the disease.

He said she may need oxygen administered as well as drugs already being used to fight the infection.

He continued: ‘Malaria affects the blood cells, they get damaged and they damage the blood vessels.

‘If your blood vessels leak then you can end up with blood in your lungs. Also sometimes doctors give fluid and it ends up in the wrong place.

'She might have simple treatment like restricting the amounts of fluids she is getting or she might be given drugs.
Cheryl Cole

Bedside vigil: Cheryl's mother outside the London hospital her daughter is staying in recovering from malaria

‘To deal with the fluids she might be given oxygen because the fluid stops oxygen getting into the bloodstream so you need some help.’

Hough, 25, was by her bedside in her private room yesterday with her concerned mother Joan Callaghan.

The Daily Mail has also learned her estranged husband Ashley Cole has also been in contact.

Despite his wild antics with a string of bikini-clad girls while on holiday in Los Angeles, sources close to the Chelsea and England footballer have revealed he has been telephoning the UK regularly to check on her condition.

A source said: ‘Ashley is very concerned for Cheryl', but last night, a spokesman for Mrs Cole declined to comment.

* Meanwhile, London Mayor Boris Johnson also told of his concern for Mrs Cole. Speaking on a visit to the West London Rape Crisis Centre, Mr Johnson told the Mail: ‘I’m very concerned about that poor girl Cheryl Cole.’
Phonecalls: Ashley Cole is on holiday in Los Angeles but has been calling the UK regularly to check on Cheryl's condition

Phonecalls: Ashley Cole is on holiday in Los Angeles but has been calling the UK regularly to check on Cheryl's condition


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Maybe she should try eating something, might help her recover

- RD, London, 9/7/2010 15:44
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Im praying that this might be the catalyst from them to get back together. She'll learn that being stubborn can make you lonely.
- Mike Rogers, Manchester, 09/7/2010 11:33

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This is a joke, right? He cheated on her. She can be with any man she chooses - what you've written is advice from depressed and unhappy people. Get some self-respect, mate!
Why in the world would she want to get back together with a man who could care less about her? THAT is the definition of loneliness. Just because she's single doesn't mean she's lonely. HE looks lonelier than her - he's spreading himself pretty thin with random girls he's spending a lot of time with. Looks pretty lonely to me because he can't be alone with his own thoughts or feelings.
I hope she gets better and I hope the NHS can use this to get the message out - yet again! - to take ALL the malaria tablets when you go on holiday and to watch for symptoms even months later.

- Frederica Bimble, London, UK, 9/7/2010 15:43
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The women is quite ill and yet here is everyone having some form of slanging match between Cole's Fan's and Minogue's fan's. To be honest, I'm not a Cheryl fan, but in fairness, she is sick, wish her well!! I I probably dislike her because I am jealous, but then again, I love Dannii Minogue, and I'm jealous of her too.
Either way, wish the both of them well and get on with your lives.

- Laura, Wimbledon, 9/7/2010 15:37
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They're dannii minogue fans, apparently Cheryl is taking all the attention off the Aussie - how dare she?

By the way, anyone read the messages on the article about the birth? I haven't been able to keep food down since I read them.

People who are sending get well messages to Tweedy are being ridiculed and get called sad because they don't know her, yet its ok to send sugary, saccharine tosh to Miss Perfect, someone who THEY'VE never met either.
- Jules


Nice to see me receive some green arrows for a change - I'm not the only one who finds the double standards so unfair when it comes to the comparisons between Tweedy and Minogue.

If the anti-Tweedy writers feel that the story about her illness is over-dramatised, I feel exactly the same way about Minogue's so-called 'emergency' birth. First time births can be unpredictable, mother and son are just fine - no need for the needlessly exaggerated comments that make out that Minogue is some kind of heroine.

- Jules, Merthyr, 9/7/2010 15:32
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Why are you people so nasty, Cheryl hasn't written in the DM, and what has she done to you anyway? nothing to dislike as far as I can see, just a nice girl.

- Val, Bodmin,Cornwall., 9/7/2010 15:32
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Im praying that this might be the catalyst from them to get back together. She'll learn that being stubborn can make you lonely.
- Mike Rogers, Manchester, 09/7/2010 11:33

Your praying? what a serious comment. what sort of live do you live to worry so much about that pair?! strange!

- me hehe, ..., 9/7/2010 15:30
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i like her and always have. wish her well xx

- debbie, MANCHESTER, 9/7/2010 15:25
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My cousin went into hospital with a vomiting bug last March and developed fluid on the lungs which turned into pneumonia. He died five days after admission, he was only 38.
I think Cheryl is in trouble.
- Michelle, Belfast, 9/7/2010 10:23

michelle, i was very sorry to read about your cousin, how very sad for you and your family, my sympathy to you all.
i agree with you that cheryl seems to be in trouble, however i hope she feels better soon and makes a full recovery, her family and friends must be worried sick.
Best wishes to cheryl for a speedy recovery xxx

- a n other, england, 9/7/2010 15:23
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Sorry but she has lost that girl next door appeal, commercial attention seeker watch the newspapers the weekend on how she cheated death. There are far more deserving, normal people out there who have nothing

- silversurfer, birmingham UK, 9/7/2010 15:22
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I hope she gets better. Malaria is a dreadful disease, a killer. She's privaleged but I still hope she pulls through, because no-one deserves it in my opinion. She's also had enough on her plate. The best she can do is put career aside. You've nothing if not your health.

The fact the husband doesn't realise what a horrible disease it is enough to return from LA I should think would ensure they never get back together. Whatever went on with them I'm not that well read on the subject, but that's no husband.

- island3rlara, s. yorks, UK, 9/7/2010 15:16
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Hope she gets better malaria can affect you for life.
Really should call her Tweedy now as that is what she wants , AND I hope Mike Rogers from Manchester doesn't have a girlfriend

" Im praying that this might be the catalyst from them to get back together. She'll learn that being stubborn can make you lonely.
- Mike Rogers, Manchester,

We do have our own brains dear.

- Deb, Swindon, 9/7/2010 15:01
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Sad that this could have been avoided by taking antimalarial medication. A simple, sensible precaution.

- S., Sussex, 9/7/2010 15:01
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that is serious! i hope she doesn't have any lasting damage - my dad got malaria in the 1950s and it affected his liver and it still causes him problems now.
her family must be worried sick but she is in the best place a good old fashioned nhs specialist hospital - hey we may knock the nhs but when it comes to specialist treatment units the nhs really deliver.
i may think she's famous for being famous but seriously i wish her a speedy and full recovery - and she'll need more than a week off when she gets out of hospital...

- me, somewhere in iberia, 9/7/2010 15:00
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And the thousands of other seriously ill people out there? What makes cole / tweedy or what ever she goes by these dyas so special.

- Sara (Sway), Burton,UK, 9/7/2010 15:00
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It's funny how many comments start with 'i can't stand her but' 'I am not a fan but'
'I hate her but'.

really big of you.

- Jake, Milton Keynes, 9/7/2010 14:36
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I am sure that she will recover in due time, I keep my fingers crossed for her. If I was her ex husband I would have flown back to England to be near her, but that's just me. In any case, I hope she gets better soon and start looking after herself better in the future.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1293283/Cheryl-Cole-fluid-lungs-reveals-Derek-Hough.html#ixzz0tBwlepn0
And why would Ashley do that for Cheryl when she could not be bothered to go over to see him when he broke his ankle.

- Rita Cocking, Plymouth England, 9/7/2010 14:32
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Gosh!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so sorry to hear she is getting worse! She appears to be a sincere person. I am wishing her recovery back to good health and praying for her as well. She is a nice lady.

Get well, soon, Cheryl; your fans love you!

- LOVES DM :), Spain, 9/7/2010 14:08
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I can't stand Tweedy, I detest her ilk with all my heart - but I don't wish ill on her in this way. Anyway, if it stops her "singing" again, then some good will have come out of it.

- ollie, bromsgrove, 9/7/2010 14:03
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I am not a fan either.But I would not wish this on anyone.
Thirty years ago as a sister in an ICU one of our young patients died from this form of Malaria, also known as Black water fever.She was bitten in Nigeria as the plane stopped to refuel and she went outside.
It seems Cheryl Cole was caught just early enough thankfully and should be treatable, but it takes hold very quickly. The poor woman in her twenties I nursed did not survive.

- Jen, York, 9/7/2010 13:54
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I'm not a fan, but I hope she makes a full recovery. I've seen first hand what that form of malaria can do to someone. I hope you idiots that are posting 'it's just malaria' are ashamed of yourselves. It's a life threatening disease for pity's sake.

- Suzy, Greece, 9/7/2010 13:53
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Sad that Cheryl is unwell (along with all the other unwell people in the world!) but is anmyone else getting tired of reading about "friend Derek Hough"

as opposed to Derek Who ?!

- helen, uk, 9/7/2010 13:48
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Meanwhile, London Mayor Boris Johnson also told of his concern for Mrs Cole. Speaking on a visit to the West London Rape Crisis Centre, Mr Johnson told the Mail: 'I'm very concerned about that poor girl Cheryl Cole.'

What is he doing talking about Cheryl Cole while he is visiting a Rape Crisis centre?

- Eve, 28, 9/7/2010 13:48
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I'm so sorry, hope she will get well soon,c'mon Cheryl!!!

- Martina, Italy, 9/7/2010 13:45
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No matter how much money you have the good old NHS is the best and that is where she is now
- Simon, South East, 09/7/2010 11:40

Very rare to find a private hospital that has got intensive care facilities, any private patients needing ITU get palmed off onto the NHS

- Sue, Durham, UK, 9/7/2010 13:44
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Keep strong Cheryl ! All your fans are with you xxxx

- SARA, Birmingham, England, 9/7/2010 13:41
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It makes me laugh how so many who claim to hate this woman and think she is a "waste of space" etc... are still checking up daily on her life and follwing her every move. If you really dislike her so much then why even read about her?

- Truth, ..., 09/7/2010 11:30

It makes me laugh that people laugh at the fact that other people read about things they don't like. Now that is really weird. I don't like spiders, jelly fish, brussel sprouts or Mrs Cole, but I read about them. That's why I read about them, because I don't like them. It's quite normal to read about things you like, things you don't like, and things you couldn't care less about. I like reading and read everything. I don't like the mess the country is in but can't stop reading about it. So "Truth," what's your problem exactly?

- Brian, Spain, 9/7/2010 13:40
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Whatever you think about Cheryl she doesn't deserve a nasty desease. Hope she makes a speedy recovery and one thing to come out of this is it highlights the predicament of malaria sufferers.

- Linda Crowe, Aberdeen, 9/7/2010 13:37
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Fluid on the lungs? Tap on the chest. Next!................

- micko, Manchester, UK, 9/7/2010 13:34
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mike roger, if her not taking ashley back is being stubborn then good! shes a role model for women, for those who let cheating boyfriends get away with everything. u know he cheated on her yes? or are u a cheater too and u cheaters have to stick together? and she is cheryl cole she is amazing, she wont be lonely. i really hope cheryl gets better this is very sad.

- lauren, eastsussex, 9/7/2010 13:23
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<<<<....... She deserves it for being an idiot.
- Pedro Santamaria, Granada. Spain

So what's your excuse .....

- I'm here, Not there, 9/7/2010 13:13
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Fluid in lungs is not necessarily a result of tropical disease/mosquito bite - it could easily be a symptom of a chronic heart/circulation problem and potentially very serious requiring immediate attention.

- Derek Hough, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, 9/7/2010 13:13
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If Ashley still loves cheryl the way he was claiming he did.....then he should be by her bedside and i think this would make her think twice about the divorce..

- Laeticia, Croydon, 9/7/2010 13:05
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Poor Derek he tried to impress Cheryl and the Public by taking her to Tanzania and he's brought all this misery upon her.

- moi, Surrey, 9/7/2010 13:05
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Sue, UK - you need to get a life and stop making a career out of brown-nosing Cheryl "Cole". She really doesn't give a damn about you..

- HB, England, 9/7/2010 12:51
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I wish Cheryl fast recovery!x

- Martha, Cheshire, 9/7/2010 12:49
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Bet Derek feels pretty bad about whisking her away to Africa now for a romantic getaway....

- sami, Bromborough, 9/7/2010 12:46
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I'm not a huge Cheryl fan but I wish her a speedy recovery, unfortunately for her it'll be many months before she is fully well and I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Get well soon.

- Waffles, Manchester, 9/7/2010 12:43
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i dont like cheryl all that much but i dont like the fact she has malaria,and i hope she recovers soon,its not a nice thing to have at the best of times, so its good she is in the best place,and its been caught very quickly, so hopefully there wont be any side affects.get well soon cheryl and all the best.

- susi, brighton uk, 9/7/2010 12:43
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people die of malaria all the time in Africa, yet suddenly this woman gets it and it's a tragedy.
- DinoDino, Bedford, 09/7/2010 11:03


Yes people do get malaria and die everyday,however they are not in the public eye for example people with cancer would you click on a 'joe bloggs' having cancer and would it attract this many comments, i think not....however people in the public eye do get this much attention, but i think that this has risen awareness in sad circumstances....i do hope cheryl gets well soon and for people that are saying negative comments just think and sit back for a second and hope a loved one never gets ill .

- nilo, london, 9/7/2010 12:42
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Fluid on the lungs can lead to heart problems. And she's so thin she's got no defence against infection. I hope she pulls through. Is it really necessary to be so skinny?

- Dee Miller, Johannesburg, South Africa, 9/7/2010 12:32
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I have suffered from malaria myself and no how horrible it can be. I pray that she gets better in Jesus name.

- David, Wigan, 9/7/2010 12:26
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I am not a fan but hope she gets well she has had her ups and downs.. Get well soon.

- SONIA, WARWICKSHIRE, 9/7/2010 12:22
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Hope she gets well soon. She's suffered enough at it is.

- Anne, Wimborne, Dorset, 9/7/2010 12:20
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"good on you ashley for keeping in touch --- I'm sure cheryl will appreciate it."

Why would he care? He's already moved on.

- DinoDino, Bedford, 9/7/2010 12:18
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Fluid in the lungs is a form of Pneumonia. Fortunately she is a young and hopefully strong lady who will recover. She needs to eat well and plenty of rest.

- Francis Walker, Antipolo City, Philippines, 9/7/2010 12:18
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Just wanted to reiterate what a few of us have said that pneumonia isNOT fluid on the lungs and to (I think, sorry if not) Maxine who said it's what we all get when we get bronchitis, you are very wrong. People at the very least google stuff before posting medical "facts" which mislead others.
Flo - a nurse.

- flo, bristol, 9/7/2010 12:15
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feel like everyone else in this country today. I am utterly devastated.
We are today a nation in a state of shock. She is a wonderful and a warm human being. She touches the lives of so many others in Britain and throughout the world with joy and with comfort, but people everywhere, not just here in Britain, keep faith with Cheryl Tweedy. They like her, they love her, they regard her as one of the people. She is the People's X-Factor Judge and that is how she will stay, how she will remain in our hearts and our memories for ever".
- Tony, London, 9/7/2010 8:31

"Is this a serious post? God....O.T.T. or what? Get a grip."
- Jack, Sussex, 09/7/2010 11:00



-I think it's what some people call a joke actually. Remember those?

- Chloe, Marlow, 9/7/2010 12:15
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I think people are going a little OTTover this but saying that I wish Cheryl a very speedy recovery.

- Linda Martin, London, United Kingdom, 9/7/2010 12:14
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We're all rooting for you Cherry Tweetty.

Sending our love and best wishes from the...

National Amateur Miming Association.

- Gordon Bennett, Bristol UK, 9/7/2010 12:12
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'Worried: Derek Hough wears a frown as he leaves Cheryl's bedside'

Alternatively: 'Derek wears a chavvy baseball cap as he leaves Cheryl's bedside'

- micko, Manchester, UK, 9/7/2010 12:08
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Dear Cheryl. Please get well soon.I really feel for you,and am praying for you every day.Please tell Derek not to blame himself because it is one of those things that nobody could foretell.Thinking of you all the time.Love and God Bless you darling.
- Val, Worthing.West Sussex, 09/7/2010

Get a life dear!

- micko, Manchester, UK, 9/7/2010 12:06
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- Truth, ..., 9/7/2010 11:30

What a well said comment, I second everything you've said.

Marianne, UK - she did take the full dose of malaria tablets before travelling but the strain she has is resistant.

- Catherine, Crawley, UK, 9/7/2010 12:06
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"Ex husband or not..Ashley should still be extremely concerned about her and by her side. Id appreciate him more if he did! Overpaid idiot!"
- Katie, Leicestershire, 9/7/2010 9:52

Oh yes, I'm sure Ashley Cole will be able to sleep a LOT better at night knowing that he has the appreciation of "Katie from Leicestershire"!

And, overpaid idiot? Surely this applies more to Cheryl?

She went on holiday with another bloke, and now you want her EX husband to rush to her side? Why?

- Ena Sharples, London, 9/7/2010 12:02
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Tony From London....I thought you were talking about Princess Diana as it would have been most fitting.
There is no comparrison between Cherl and Princess Diana.
Although i wish this poor girl a complete recovery as who wouldent unless your a sick twisted human being out there that enjoys human suffering.
some of the comments on here are sick.what kind of cruel monsters are we breeding in this country to wish ill on another human being.
Get well cherl. im not a fan but i am another human being showing compassion for another who is suffering.

- kitty, london, 9/7/2010 12:01
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Why you people feel sorry for her?!?!? She was an idiot and irresponsible, ANYONE with money she has or even less get malaria tablets prior travelling to a Malaria area.

I feel sorry for the people that have no money to buy the tablets, I feel sorry for them not this 'talentless round faced chav'.

- Mrs. B Good, Brighton, 9/7/2010 11:59
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nothing will happen to her. Sob story will follow in every chav magazine: Cheryl beats malaria, Cheryl and malaria, Cheryl after malaria...
Second album...oh no...

Why is that news? and I wish Boris Jonhson was more concerned about knife crime victims, victims of 7/7, poor NHS performance, soldiers getting proper medical help then this waste of space.

- M, Chelsea, 9/7/2010 11:59
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I can't believe how cruel people are! Stupid jokes and callous remarks - you should be ashamed!

She's seriously ill!
- Sue, UK, 09/7/2010 11:05

So are thousands of people in Africa, Asia and Central and South America, but one woman seems more newsworthy . Remember these people cannot afford the best doctors in the world, or any doctor for that matter.

- Steve, United Kingdom, 9/7/2010 11:58
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Look, the woman is in the public eye and is bound to court some attention expecially with contracting maleria, that doesn't make it any less of a shame that she is so ill!!!

However, reading some of these post you would think that she has died!!

For heavans sake people stop with the melodramatics - just wish her a speedy recovery and move on - I am no massive fan but wish her all the best.

- Jo, Doncaster, 9/7/2010 11:58
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I really do worry for her and I really hope she pulls through this, even though it sounds like it could take quite a while. The X Factor is the last thing on my mind, as are festivals and albums, and I should hope the same can be said of everyone else...

- Jack, East Yorkshire, 9/7/2010 11:50
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Sorry, since when did DM readers 'worship' Cheryl?!

Fluid on the lungs does NOT necessarily mean she has Pneumonia, she could have Pleurisy, something my sister had for a short time and was PERFECTLY fine. I'm sure she is in THE BEST medical care (unlike most of us who have to suffer the NHS) so everyone, chill out.

I'm sure she will be up and about in no time, red arrow me if you must, but this sudden outpoor of good wishes for her is somewhat vomit inducing.
- S.D, Surrey UK, 9/7/2010 10:19


You don't get fluid on the lung with pleurisy. Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleural linings, they rub together because they are inflamed and DRY

- Sue, Durham, UK, 9/7/2010 11:48
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It seems to me that her new friend Derek Hough is showing his true colours, for once she has met a genuinely nice man.

Maybe she will learn that theres more to life than flashy footballers & narcisistic showbizzy people. I hope she makes a full recovery and appreciates the people who really care for her.

- Gill, Essex, 9/7/2010 11:47
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Why the heck is Boris Johnson getting involved?? Trying to outdo Gordon Brown with his supposed concern over SuBo last year?? Pathetic. As others have stated, thousands in the third world die every year from this disease. One pampered celebrity suffers and the whole of western civilisation is in jeopardy, or so some people seem to think.

- HB, England, 9/7/2010 11:47
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Oh my days from the way people are carrying on you would have thought she was at deaths door or already dead. Get a grip people, she is in hospital getting the best care her money can buy , she will make a full recovery. It is not as if she is in a hospital in the third world where they have inadequate medicine and facilities she is in one of the best hospital's this country has. I don't wish ill on her and hope she gets well soon (as I would anyone that is sick) but lets please have some perspective on the situation.

- ES, London, 9/7/2010 11:45
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I noticed how the majority of the negative comments come from women? probably overweight women too. If this has been Kimberley instead of Cheryl you would be gving her so much of your concern and worry, even though she also would be getting the very best treatment as Cheryl is. You catty women are so transparent.
Cheryl is a huamn being just like everyone else. If you don't want to know about her then ignore the stories on her. Nobody is forcing a gun to your head and making you read and comment about her are they? Do you really have nothing better to do all day other than make catty, bitter comments about someone you don't even know? So silly since this hate is based on pure jealousy and nothing more.

- Ian, London, 9/7/2010 11:45
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No matter how much money you have the good old NHS is the best and that is where she is now

- Simon, South East, 9/7/2010 11:40
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Well, at least this is raising our awareness of malaria - hopefully it means that people will be more careful when on holiday in malaria-risk countries. It is ironic that Cheryl was fundraising last year for mosquito nets though.

Apart from that, I do hope Cheryl gets better soon, because it sounds like she is very ill at the moment.

- Sara, Kent, 9/7/2010 11:37
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J. 10.25

You think someone called Mrs Cole sounds about 50?

I was a Mrs at the tender age of 19. Being a Mrs doesn't mean someone is old. In my day (I'm 45) people used to get married and not shack up.

- Ex. Asperated, UK, 9/7/2010 11:34
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Im praying that this might be the catalyst from them to get back together. She'll learn that being stubborn can make you lonely.

- Mike Rogers, Manchester, 9/7/2010 11:33
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It makes me laugh how so many who claim to hate this woman and think she is a "waste of space" etc... are still checking up daily on her life and follwing her every move. If you really dislike her so much then why even read about her?
As for comparing this to children in Africa. When did any of you last take an interest on the people in Africa? Exactly you never have, you don't care about them, you are nasty people with no not an jot of decency between you. I am sure you would be happy if she did die. Then you would have to find someone else to hate. You really must hate yourselves and your own lives to put so much time and effort into making hateful comments about someone you don't like. Easy to hide behind your computer talking trash isn't it? You must feel really worthless.

- Truth, ..., 9/7/2010 11:30
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I am not a fan, but wish her a speedy recovery.
I cannot understand why some people are red arrowing get well messages to someone who is very ill?
Have you no compassion?
Or are you jealous that you have no one who cares about you in real life?
Of course she won't read the messages, but it's nice that people spend a minute to post their thoughts.
There are some pathetic people on the comments section here at times


They're dannii minogue fans, apparently Cheryl is taking all the attention off the Aussie - how dare she?

By the way, anyone read the messages on the article about the birth? I haven't been able to keep food down since I read them.

People who are sending get well messages to Tweedy are being ridiculed and get called sad because they don't know her, yet its ok to send sugary, saccharine tosh to Miss Perfect, someone who THEY'VE never met either.

- Jules, Merthyr, 9/7/2010 11:27
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I am a diva, London.

'She should stop cashing in on her fame'

How can you be so nasty? So she deliberately got this serious illness just to get headlines.

- Marie., Lancs, 9/7/2010 11:24
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Hospitals all over the world are full of sick people. I don't see why this woman gets headlines, is she more valuable as a person than the rest of us plebs?
- Nick, London, 09/7/2010 10:5

Erm, she gets headlines because she is in showbiz and this particular part of the Daily Mail website is about people in showbiz......

- Kelly, London, England, 9/7/2010 11:23
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I hope she gets better soon, as for all the other who have malaria. She is a good performer (kind of) or at least getting there...but she only got through her first audtion on Popstars the Rivals because she was 'beautiful', and I have heard people on Karaoke sing better.

- Anthony, Kent, 9/7/2010 11:22
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Once again

MALARIA IS NOT A VIRUS.

- Mike, Bristol, Avon, 9/7/2010 11:22
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"Sorry, since when did DM readers 'worship' Cheryl?!

Fluid on the lungs does NOT necessarily mean she has Pneumonia, she could have Pleurisy, something my sister had for a short time and was PERFECTLY fine. I'm sure she is in THE BEST medical care (unlike most of us who have to suffer the NHS) so everyone, chill out"

What a very stupid comment. It is not about worshipping it's about having compassion for others. The hatered she gets is absolutely beyond pathetic and always from the same bunch of insecure morons with nothing better to do.
Yes we know she doesn't have it as bad as many people but that isn't a reason to constantly bash and hate on her. And what are you a doctor? stop trying to act like you understand what is going on. Your hatered is ugly and vile. I don't understand how so many can accuse her of been a horrible person, look in the mirror hypocrites. I am not a fan of hers, but she doesn't deserve the hate she gets off losers with no life or job,

- Red Arrows, London, 9/7/2010 11:21
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"If she had taken the proper precautions ie malaria tablets before embarking on a trip to Tanzania this would not have happened.She has herself to blame!
- Marianne, UK,"

Actually, you have to take the tablets few weeks before going - as the trip was a surprise from Derek she really didn't have chance to do this. On the top of that, malaria tablets do not prevent the illness - there are too many strains of malaria .. they merely improve your chances of not getting ill.

- M.K., Frankfurt, 9/7/2010 11:19
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I do hope people will stop making bad jokes and cruel remarks about Cheryl Tweedy Cole's illness. I have no strong feelings about her but she is clearly very ill and comments such as 'it's only maleria' just show ignorance.

Look, a specialist is saying here that she is seriously ill, the fact that others are ill doesn't diminish her suffering and I hope she recovers soon. Her mother must be worried sick.

Stop the completely undeserved contempt and start feeling for a fellow human being. If you can't, I feel sorry for you.
- Sue, UK, 9/7/2010 3:20


Well said Sue.

- Blondie, UK, 9/7/2010 11:18
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- Sue, UK, 9/7/2010 3:20

Wow, how many messages do you have to post to defend Cheryl? Yes, we all know you are a good human being while we're not. I will light a candle by a poster of Cheryl Tweedy tonight for you, happy now dear?

- DoraEmon, England, 9/7/2010 11:16
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She should have stayed alone for a while after her breakup with Ashley.

- lizk, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 9/7/2010 11:16
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I doubt that Cheryl is sending information about herself to the press so don't understand all the nasty comments!!
What about leaving her to recover in peace without the all the bashing!!

- Adele, Hertfordshire, 9/7/2010 11:16
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'Fluid on the lungs' does not necessarily mean pneumonia (as stated by Sam, Tyne & Wear). This very vague and non medical phrase could refer to any one of several conditions involving the lungs.

However, luckily for Cheryl, she is in one of the best centres for tropical disease management in Europe, if not the world. I'm sure that when she's better she'll be glad that some of her tax money supports the NHS as no private hospital in the country can provide the excellent care that she is undoubtably receiving at UCH.

I hope she's out of intensive care and on the road to recovery soon.

- Dr Louise, London, 9/7/2010 11:14
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I can't stand this woman, but she doesn't deserve this. Hope she gets well soon.

- Linda, Neverland, 9/7/2010 11:12
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She really sounds very ill indeed. I think it is compounded by her really unhealthy weight, and she has, as my mother used to say, nothing to fall back on, or no reserves of body fat. I am not suggesting that Cheryl's loss of weight is anything other than linked to her sorrow and upset she has suffered, but those who diet to these kinds of body mass should be aware that it complicates things when they become ill.
She has had a horrible time of it, one way and another and I do feel so sorry for her. I wish her all the very best for a recovery.

- Marie., Lancs, 9/7/2010 11:12
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Best wishes from myself you are such an insparation to many people and whish you a speedy recovery x

- Graeme, Scotland, 9/7/2010 11:11
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Get well soon Cheryl. Because you're worth it!

- Jimny Cricket, Manchester, UK, 9/7/2010 11:09
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I can't believe how cruel people are! Stupid jokes and callous remarks - you should be ashamed!

She's seriously ill!

- Sue, UK, 9/7/2010 11:05
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People die of malaria all the time in Africa, yet suddenly this woman gets it and it's a tragedy.

- DinoDino, Bedford, 9/7/2010 11:03
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I am not a fan, but wish her a speedy recovery.
I cannot understand why some people are red arrowing get well messages to someone who is very ill?
Have you no compassion?
Or are you jealous that you have no one who cares about you in real life?
Of course she won't read the messages, but it's nice that people spend a minute to post their thoughts.
There are some pathetic people on the comments section here at times

- Miss Happy, Manchester, UK, 9/7/2010 11:01
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I got falciparum malaria after a holiday in Mozambique some years back and would not wish that on anyone. Mine wasn't quite as severe as Cheryl's, but I was out for the count for a week (don't remember anything my fever was so high, except waking up to throw up and take quinine), then took another couple weeks after that to recover fully. I can't imagine how horrible she must be feeling, and pray for her quick recovery.

- Cat, London, UK, 9/7/2010 11:01
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I feel like everyone else in this country today. I am utterly devastated.
We are today a nation in a state of shock. She is a wonderful and a warm human being. She touches the lives of so many others in Britain and throughout the world with joy and with comfort, but people everywhere, not just here in Britain, keep faith with Cheryl Tweedy. They like her, they love her, they regard her as one of the people. She is the People's X-Factor Judge and that is how she will stay, how she will remain in our hearts and our memories for ever".
- Tony, London, 9/7/2010 8:31

Is this a serious post? God....O.T.T. or what? Get a grip.

- Jack, Sussex, 9/7/2010 11:00
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@The Nation awaits the next update with baited breath

- Felix, Vera Playa,Spain, 9/7/2010 8:05

Which nation? You're in Spain, aren't you? Hope you stay there!

I do hope people will stop making bad jokes and cruel remarks about Cheryl Tweedy Cole's illness. I have no strong feelings about her but she is clearly very ill and comments such as 'it's only maleria' just show ignorance.

Look, a specialist is saying here that she is seriously ill, the fact that others are ill doesn't diminish her suffering and I hope she recovers soon. Her mother must be worried sick.

Stop the completely undeserved contempt and start feeling for a fellow human being. If you can't, I feel sorry for you.

- Sue, UK, 9/7/2010 10:59
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Dear Cheryl. Please get well soon.I really feel for you,and am praying for you every day.Please tell Derek not to blame himself because it is one of those things that nobody could foretell.Thinking of you all the time.Love and God Bless you darling.

- Val, Worthing.West Sussex, 9/7/2010 10:54
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Hospitals all over the world are full of sick people. I don't see why this woman gets headlines, is she more valuable as a person than the rest of us plebs?

- Nick, London, 9/7/2010 10:50
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Just proves the desire to be ultra thin and deny the body goodness when in times it needs the fat store it has nothing to pull on.

Its sad, but also sad that people are prepared to do whatever and put themselves in a vulnerable position just to aesthetically look good.

I hope she learns from this and in the future uses this to all those women who put themselves through all sorts to look like her to project a more healthy image and that the press stop this stupid torture of women with bits of fat. If Cheryl had had a few lumps and bums she may not be in such a bad of state as she is.

- Mal, England, 9/7/2010 10:50
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Our Angel of the North, praying for you pet to get back to health soon. Everyone is concerned about her. When Ash gets back to the UK maybe he should visit her, despite what other people say about him, he still cares about her.

- PAUL, PLYMOUTH, 9/7/2010 10:49
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Fluid on the lungs is Pneumonia. Poor Cheryl, she will be feeling very poorly.
- Sam, Tyne and Wear, 09/7/2010 03:3

fluid on the lungs is not pneumonia! pneumonia is an infection, fluid on the lungs is just that - fluid within the lungs or pulmonary oedema!

- CG, Hoylake wirral, 9/7/2010 10:48
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Hmmm...

- Cyd, London, England, 9/7/2010 10:45
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Fluid on the lungs is Pneumonia. Poor Cheryl, she will be feeling very poorly.
- Sam, Tyne and Wear, 09/7/2010

Actually Sam, it isn't. People with pneumonia certainly can get fluid on their lungs but in this case it is blood in her lungs caused by Malaria. Fluid on the lungs is also a feature of pleurisy.

Lets not get carried away - I'm sure she has enough to cope with just having Malaria!

- Lulu, West Sussex, 9/7/2010 10:41
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"Fluid on the lungs is Pneumonia. Poor Cheryl, she will be feeling very poorly.
- Sam, Tyne and Wear, 09/7/2010 03:32"

sam, no, not at all. - if you read it *properly*, the article says that "the most serious form of malaria affects the blood cells, they get damaged and they damage the blood vessels. If your blood vessels leak then you can end up with blood in your lungs".

really hope she has a speedy recovery - get well soon cheryl!! :)

- SHC, London, UK, 9/7/2010 10:38
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sure she will bouince right back, bless her!

i am not a fan of cheryl coles but no one deserves this. hopefully she will heal quickly and perhaps it will have given her a new appreciation for life as well.
also - does anybody else see the resemblance between derek hough and ashley cole?!!! look at their eyes, nose, cheeks, mouth, smile, even body build and if they were the same skin color they could be twins!! for all of you trashing ashley over dating cheryl lookalikes it appears ms cole is doing the same thing
- jane, shreveport, 9/7/2010 2:12


At last! I thought I was the only one that saw the resemblance in their looks. Put a photo of them side by side and there are so many similarities. I don't know why people have red arrowed Gilly from Wilts, he was merely agreeing with the above post.

I hope Cheryl gets better soon, and she shouldn't worry about rushing back to work. She just needs to focus on her health. Wishing her all the best!

- Gem, Leeds, 9/7/2010 10:36
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relax...take some time off get well soon x

- KAREN, BELFAST, 9/7/2010 10:34
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Why are you making such a fuss over when she will be back at work? She is a human being afterall i think the DM should be more concerned about her health not when she will be back on the TV.

- Charlie, Lincoln, 9/7/2010 10:27
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Please DM will you stop calling her Mrs Cole you make her sound about 50! she is divorcing Mr Cole and has already announced to the public she is now going by Cheryl Tweedy again!

- j, glos, 9/7/2010 10:25
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How dare Cheryl Tweedy get so seriously ill when St Dannii of Perfect Land has just given birth to apparently, the most beautiful baby ever.

Shame on you Cheryl pet, you're stealing Dannii's spot in the limelight once again - Minogue fans will be livid.

On a serious note, get well soon - it sounds like you're really poorly.

- Jules, Merthyr, 9/7/2010 10:25
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My cousin went into hospital with a vomiting bug last March and developed fluid on the lungs which turned into pneumonia. He died five days after admission, he was only 38.
I think Cheryl is in trouble.

- Michelle, Belfast, 9/7/2010 10:23
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Sorry, since when did DM readers 'worship' Cheryl?!

Fluid on the lungs does NOT necessarily mean she has Pneumonia, she could have Pleurisy, something my sister had for a short time and was PERFECTLY fine. I'm sure she is in THE BEST medical care (unlike most of us who have to suffer the NHS) so everyone, chill out.

I'm sure she will be up and about in no time, red arrow me if you must, but this sudden outpoor of good wishes for her is somewhat vomit inducing.

- S.D, Surrey UK, 9/7/2010 10:19
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so sorry for Cheryl, hope she will do a speedy recovery. with love from MaltaXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

- Pam, Malta, 9/7/2010 10:18
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Wishing you a speedy recovery XX

- Yeen Crolla, Chorley, Lancashire, 9/7/2010 10:16
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she should stop cashing in on her 'fame'...take it easy for a while. thats why shes run down...

- i am a diva, London, 9/7/2010 10:16
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Get well soon Cheryl x x x

- YUMMY MUMMY, St Margarets's Bay, Sunny Kent, 9/7/2010 10:15
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Lets not also forgot about the thousands of small children in Africa who die everyday from malaria, all is need is a net which could save the lives of these vulnerable people!

- Candy, London, 9/7/2010 10:14
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Poor Cheryl, what a terrible year she's had...

I am sure that she will recover in due time, I keep my fingers crossed for her. If I was her ex husband I would have flown back to England to be near her, but that's just me. In any case, I hope she gets better soon and start looking after herself better in the future.

- Maya, London, 9/7/2010 10:11
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She wouldnt have caught malaria if she'd gone to Blackpool!

- Sue, West Yorkshire, 9/7/2010 10:11
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@'Mrs Cole' the already divorced one? Get well soon and finally put the name Cole behind you rather than keep tagging it along for sympathy

- Ashton Change, Bristol, 9/7/2010 4:43

Many people continue to use their married name after they divorce.

I do hope people will stop making bad jokes and cruel remarks about Cheryl Tweedy Cole's illness. I have no strong feelings about her but she is clearly very ill and comments such as 'it's only maleria' just show ignorance.

Look, a specialist is saying here that she is seriously ill, the fact that others are ill doesn't diminish her suffering and I hope she recovers soon. Her mother must be worried sick.

Stop the completely undeserved contempt and start feeling for a fellow human being. If you can't, I feel sorry for you.

- Sue, UK, 9/7/2010 10:09
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Poor girl- hope she gets well very soon.

- VA, Brighton, 9/7/2010 10:04
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She is in the best place to get the correct and speedy treatment - I hope the hundreds of other "normal" people that are suffering from pneumonia are being treated the same!

- Kayleigh, Deal, 9/7/2010 10:02
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Did she not take a course of anti-malarials before and during her trip? I certainly wouldn't take the risk and always take the full course, even although they can be expensive.

- lorna westcott, boutenac france, 9/7/2010 10:00
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Just been reading all the comments from all the sad people who think they know her personally!! You really must get a life!!

- chris, uk, 9/7/2010 9:59
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She sounds very poorly indeed. Wishing you a speedy recovery Cheryl Tweedy x

- Lou K, Surrey, 9/7/2010 9:59
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Ex husband or not..Ashley should still be extremely concerned about her and by her side. Id appreciate him more if he did! Overpaid idiot!

- Katie, Leicestershire, 9/7/2010 9:52
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She was overdoing it so immune system wont be in good shape..let us hope she gets all the rest she needs now and learns from adversity

- Jean, London England, 9/7/2010 9:50
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OMG ! It won't effect her singing voice will it ?

- Richard, Swanley, 9/7/2010 9:49
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Millions die of malaria each year. It is a greater threat to human kind than climate change. Yet billions are spent on the latter, and very little on the former. She is just one victim amongst millions. Perhaps the Mail ought to be reporting from their bedsides where there are no drugs or help?

- J clarkson, Camborne, 9/7/2010 9:46
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Poor old Cheryl, she's really had a rotten year. I feel so sorry for her, she must feel absolutely rotten. I hope she feels better soon

- Jayne, Gravesend,UK, 9/7/2010 9:41
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I do hope her illness doesn't damage her singing voice.
- C Harrower, Edinburgh, 9/7/2010 2:14

I'm guessing because of the red arrows, people think you are being sarcastic. I wonder why they would think that? (Chuckle)

- Bev, Hampshire, 9/7/2010 9:34
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'The update on her condition was inadvertently revealed by her close friend, dancer Derek Hough'.

Right. I'm going to sit here and try my level best to believe that!
- Tristan, Essex Fells, NJ USA, 9/7/2010 3:32

Yes I laughed at the word 'inadvertently' as well. In other words 'accidentally on purpose'. If information needed to be withheld, it would be.

- Alan, Newcastle, 9/7/2010 9:28
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get well soon cheryl

sam from tyne and wear - fluid on the lungs is not pneumonia. its called pulmonary odema. pneumonia is infection in the lungs. i hope to god you are not a doctor

- natalie, aberdeen, 9/7/2010 9:28
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'Mrs Cole' the already divorced one? Get well soon and finally put the name Cole behind you rather than keep tagging it along for sympathy
- Ashton Change, Bristol, 09/7/2010 04:43

They are not actually divorced yet. They have only filed the papers. They are not divorced until a decree nisi is granted and that takes a good few months.

- F., Scotland, 9/7/2010 9:27
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Hopefully this is just chinese whispers.

- Jake, Milton Keynes, 9/7/2010 9:26
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Oh please. Thousands more suffering in this world in much worse situations. Yes it's a shame yes its not nice but for heavens sake we dont need an update every five minutes!!!! What about the poor women being stoned to death in Iran??? Fluid on the lungs is what we all get when we have bronchitis it is NOT phneumonia - IT DOES CLEAR UP. She is not dying. Thousands are dying of barbaric torture in this world - pray for them!!!!

- MAXINE, LONDON, 9/7/2010 9:23
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I hope she is OK, and I wish she would start looking after herself properly as with others they look too skinny some of these famous people and some of them look starved, it might make you look good being small but it's killing your internal organs when you don't eat right.

- hannah©, bristol, 9/7/2010 9:23
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I wouldn't wish this on anyone and it's frightening to think you could be this poorly this quickly inspite of taking precautions.

It was extremely low for the person that 'overheard' Derek Hough's private conversation to repeat it. A hospital is a place for discretion and this person should be ashamed.

- Alex, Norwich, 9/7/2010 9:17
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So many horrible comments since Cheryl's been hospitalised but this is a nasty illness and I wish her well. I'd like to visit Africa but it's getting Malaria that puts me off as whenever I go on holiday to a hot country without Malaria such as Cyprus I get bitten everywhere, from my face to my toes, every single time and over the years it hasn't lessened. Some people are lucky and never get bitten and I wish I knew the secret as nothing works for me.

- Anna, London, 9/7/2010 9:16
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'Mrs Cole' the already divorced one? Get well soon and finally put the name Cole behind you rather than keep tagging it along for sympathy

- Ashton Change, Bristol, 09/7/2010 04:43

Cheryl's NOT tagging it along for sympathy - she's changed her name back to Tweedy. She can hardly help what the DM or any other newspaper calls her, can she?

- Olivia, UK, 9/7/2010 9:14
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Surprised Ashle Cole can tear himself away long enough from his women to care about his ex!

- Christine, Scotland, 9/7/2010 9:14
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Get well soon lovely xx

- Mrs T, Birmingham, England, 9/7/2010 9:13
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Poor Cheryl, it's so awful. I hope she doesn't get any worse! Hope my fellow Geordie uses some of that Northern strength to pull her through!

- Julia, Spain, 9/7/2010 9:08
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Hope she gets well soon.

Those that comment on the 'Mrs Cole' tag, is that not just the media using that name? She was recently introduced by Simon Cowell as Cheryl Tweedy!
She is not responsible for what the papers call her, and isn't in a postion to argue over her name!

Let the poor woman recover in peace

- C, Lincs, 9/7/2010 9:08
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Fluid on the lungs is Pneumonia. Poor Cheryl, she will be feeling very poorly.
- Sam, Tyne and Wear, 09/7/2010 03:32

No it's not. Pneumonia is pneumonia and is of course nasty but is ultimately a chest infection. Sounds like she has pulmonary oedema - feels like drowning and can sound like it too when severe - which is also serious.

- flo, bristol, 9/7/2010 9:07
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I'm praying for you for a speedy recovery! Get well soon!

- Mary, Uk, 9/7/2010 9:06
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I do hope her illness doesn't damage her singing voice.
- C Harrower, Edinburgh, 9/7/2010 3:14

Is this supposed to be funny? Because to me it is LOL!! in this case - it can't get any worse (singing voice)

- Dangerously, Austria, Vienna, 9/7/2010 9:03
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get well soon cheryl xxx

- francesca, london, 9/7/2010 9:02
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'Mrs Cole' the already divorced one? Get well soon and finally put the name Cole behind you rather than keep tagging it along for sympathy
- Ashton Change, Bristol, 09/7/2010 04:43

They are not divorsed so she is still Mrs Cole in the eyes of the law. Quite a mean comment considering the seriousness of her illness.

- Fran, London, 9/7/2010 9:01
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Get well soon Cheryl. We're rootin' for you.

- Suzy, Edinburgh UK, 9/7/2010 9:00
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Our thoughts are with Cheryl, Derek and their families at this terrible time.

It's very easy to say that the signs of Malaria could have been spotted earlier, but the desease has so many similarities to other common ailments. Derek, don't blame yourself for this. Education about Malaria is the key for travellers. Lets hope that the relatively early diagnosis will save Cheryl.

I'm a Newcastle expat working in Nigeria for the last five years and can see the effects of Malaria at first hand. My prayers are with Cheryl for a full recovery.

- Richard, Lagos, Nigeria, 9/7/2010 8:50
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I hope she recovers quickly but I also think that her health may have been weakened by her 40 a day smoking habit. Far far too many for such a young woman, or anybody.

- nat, London, 9/7/2010 8:49
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That Derek should never brought her to Tanzania for some weird pointless trip.

- Abigail, Surrey, 9/7/2010 8:43
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Maybe that's why she can't sing....

- Dave, Edinburgh, Uk, 9/7/2010 8:35
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"I feel like everyone else in this country today. I am utterly devastated.
"We are today a nation in a state of shock. She is a wonderful and a warm human being. She touches the lives of so many others in Britain and throughout the world with joy and with comfort.
"But people everywhere, not just here in Britain, keep faith with Cheryl Tweedy. They like her, they love her, they regard her as one of the people. She is the People's X-Factor Judge and that is how she will stay, how she will remain in our hearts and our memories for ever".

- Tony, London, 9/7/2010 8:31
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Whatever your opinions on Cheryl, I think we can all agree that this is a horrible illness which nobody deserves to get. I wish her a safe and speedy recovery, and hope that the publicity given to malaria over this case will bring more attention to the plight of hundreds of thousands suffering from the disease in Africa.

- Al, Manc, 9/7/2010 8:29
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I hope she gets the time she needs to recover properly and isn't forced back to a busy work schedule too early.

- Louise, Bristol, 9/7/2010 8:25
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Get well soon Cheryl. x

- allym, London, 9/7/2010 8:21
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Poor Cheryl. I wish her a good, speedy recovery.

- Chris, Southampton, England, 9/7/2010 8:18
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Only rich idiots go on holiday to tropical countries without vaxinations. She deserves it for being an idiot.

- Pedro Santamaria, Granada. Spain, 9/7/2010 8:16
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The Nation awaits the next update with baited breath

- Felix, Vera Playa,Spain, 9/7/2010 8:05
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Beeing seen with bikini Girls is hardly wild antics. Plus Ashley is single now so he can do what he pleases. This is so boring.

- Lalla, Switzerland, 9/7/2010 8:04
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I think the fact she smokes and is underweight will not help her either... the girl need to take more care of herself

- DENI, TYNESIDE, 9/7/2010 8:00
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Have to say I'm not a fan of Cheryl, don't really see what her talent is although she is a beautiful girl, but I don't wish this on her at all, and hope she makes a full recovery.

- Joanna, Wirral, UK, 9/7/2010 7:56
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All the best Cheryl. Thinking of you and hoping for a speedy recovery.

- Tess, Tickle, 9/7/2010 7:50
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Simple suggestion, get a doc from over here(africa preferably Uganda or Tanzania) to treat her because your docs have no clue how to treat malaria or tropical diseases despite the sophistication. Malaria here is treated in less than 3 days however severe by any decent doctor.

- Kawooya Alex, Kampala, Uganda, 9/7/2010 7:50
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Well the publicity is working. Her friend "inadvertantly" mentioned it ? Who to, the gathered masses of the press. When are we going to have a rest from these publicity seeking "celebrities".

- Brian, Lincoln, 9/7/2010 7:48
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Not a fan of hers at all, but I wouldn't wish her any harm. Lets hope she makes a full recovery as malaria and fluid on the lungs are extremely nasty and frightening as well.

Get well soon.

- MRS BUCKETT, SHROPSHIRE, 9/7/2010 7:45
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If she had taken the proper precautions ie malaria tablets before embarking on a trip to Tanzania this would not have happened.She has herself to blame!

- Marianne, UK, 9/7/2010 7:15
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Get well soon Cheryl ... xxx

- sara, somewhere, 9/7/2010 7:02
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It must be so difficult for her family to watch it happening and not be able to do anything but she's in the best place and it may have been early enough so here's hoping she comes through this stronger than before.

- krissi c, Basildon, UK, 9/7/2010 6:36
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A bad dose of Malaria can take up to 6 months to recover from. I don't think she will be back at work for quite a while. I really hope she recovers from this. It is a ver nasty illness and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Best wishes for as speedy a recovery as possible.

- Sue, Darlington, 9/7/2010 6:29
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So sad to hear this news, but also am not surprised as this jet set lifestyle has finally caught up with who is otherwise just an ordinary geordie lass. That plus the emotional upheaval and the way she poured herself into her work, it was only a matterof time before her bod said enough was enough. Can only wish her well and a speedy recovery, but I think Cheryl should take plenty of time out - she doesnt need the money now, and give herself a chance to make a proper recovery.....hugs and kisses from Geordieland bonny lass xx

- Max, Ashington, England, 9/7/2010 6:23
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boring. this is not news. the news was when cheryl hit the lady toilet attendenrt.
she can't sing.

- george, putney, 9/7/2010 6:17
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I wish her a quick recovery so she can join the other judges in the X factor.She should also set up a charity to raise fund for anti malaria in Africa where the disease kill a large number of people every year

- JUDE, MANCHESTER,UK, 9/7/2010 6:10
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Poor girl, this is really awful. Hoping she makes a full and speedy recovery - it must be very scary!

- Sassy, Spain, 9/7/2010 6:00
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Hey, I am wishing Cheryl all the best and praying for a fast recovery.
Hang in there Derek and be strong for her. She knows you're there my
friend. She will draw strength from you and your love & determination.
God and Medicine will do the rest. My prayers are with her.

- Debbie, Alpine, CA, 9/7/2010 5:57
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"A source said: 'Ashley is very concerned for Cheryl', but last night, a spokesman for Mrs Cole declined to comment."


I hope everybody who has been blasting Ashley in the past few days take note. He wasn't obligated to do so, but he does care. If the situation was reversed, I doubt the same would happen. Oh wait, it has already happened.

- Magellanmax, New York, USA, 9/7/2010 5:45
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They should try activated oxygen to treat the malaria.

- Stephen, St. Ives, England, 9/7/2010 5:08
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Cheryl's poor condition, in spite of all the best possible medical care, highlights just how devastating this illness is in poverty-stricken Africa. I wish her a good recovery.

- Catherine, Volos, Greece, 9/7/2010 4:49
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'Mrs Cole' the already divorced one? Get well soon and finally put the name Cole behind you rather than keep tagging it along for sympathy

- Ashton Change, Bristol, 9/7/2010 4:43
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I pray to Jesus that she recovers fully and quickly.

- dolly, ont., 9/7/2010 4:27
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My husband developed that after open heart surgery. It took six months to clear up. He had to have many thoracenteses and an intercostal catheter with daily drainages. I hope Ms Cole's doesn't come to that.

- Ex-pat in USA, NY, NY, 9/7/2010 4:03
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A speedy recovery to you Cheryl. Hang in there!!!

- P Bainbridge, EXPAT Vancouver Canada, 9/7/2010 4:03
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I hope she gets well soon.

- R, 20, Birmingham, UK, 9/7/2010 3:42
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Fluid on the lungs is Pneumonia. Poor Cheryl, she will be feeling very poorly.

- Sam, Tyne and Wear, 9/7/2010 3:32
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"The update on her condition was inadvertently revealed by her close friend, dancer Derek Hough."


Right. I'm going to sit here and try my level best to believe that!

- Tristan, Essex Fells, NJ USA, 9/7/2010 3:32
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I do hope people will stop making bad jokes and cruel remarks about Cheryl Tweedy Cole's illness. I have no strong feelings about her but she is clearly very ill and comments such as 'it's only maleria' just show ignorance.

Look, a specialist is saying here that she is seriously ill, the fact that others are ill doesn't diminish her suffering and I hope she recovers soon. Her mother must be worried sick.

Stop the completely undeserved contempt and start feeling for a fellow human being. If you can't, I feel sorry for you.

- Sue, UK, 9/7/2010 3:20
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ashley won't be too pleased derek took cheryl on holiday and coming back to this

- susan, sileby,leicestershire, 9/7/2010 3:09
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I wish her well super fast, she seems a loverly person.
Hope she is back on the road to recovery super fast will keep her in my thoughts. )O(

- Annie, cardiff, 9/7/2010 2:47
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no matter what your opinion of this lady, this is an awful illness to have and i wish her a speedy recovery x

- my opinion, here, 9/7/2010 2:44
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Get better soon.

He does kinda look like a paler virsion of her Husband.

- Gilly, Wilts, 9/7/2010 2:32
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Poor Cheryl, this sounds really serious.

I think she has been looking well below par since she split from her husband. It may have helped make things more bearable for her to keep so busy, but it might also have made her more run down & more vulnerable to illness.

She's in the right place, though, and seems to have a lot of support.

I also feel really sorry for her Mum who looks tired, drawn and worried (as you'd expect I know), but when your child is sick it breaks your heart as you feel so helpless.

Fingers crossed she will soon be on the road to recovery.

- Louise, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales, 9/7/2010 2:20
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She will be fine and soon warbling another song, don't worry.

- Mark, Dartford UK, 9/7/2010 2:19
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I do hope her illness doesn't damage her singing voice.

- C Harrower, Edinburgh, 9/7/2010 2:14
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i am not a fan of cheryl coles but no one deserves this. hopefully she will heal quickly and perhaps it will have given her a new appreciation for life as well.
also - does anybody else see the resemblance between derek hough and ashley cole?!!! look at their eyes, nose, cheeks, mouth, smile, even body build and if they were the same skin color they could be twins!! for all of you trashing ashley over dating cheryl lookalikes it appears ms cole is doing the same thing

- jane, shreveport, 9/7/2010 2:12
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good on you ashley for keeping in touch --- I'm sure cheryl will appreciate it.

- susan, sileby, leicestershire, 9/7/2010 2:05
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Good luck to her, she'll need every bit of it.

Malaria can not only kill, it can also maim and cripple. I worked with a guy who had his spine affected by it, he was all hunched over and looked twenty years older than he really was.

- Stan ex-London, Out, 9/7/2010 1:50
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O Jesus Christ!!!! I'm really sad for her and wish she recovers and get ride of this trouble.

I believe that she will be fine, be healed and will transfer into better circumstance with Derek's support and others too I hope!

My prayers goes to you Cheryl Cole that everything will be FINE!!!!

- Farah, Sweden, 9/7/2010 1:39
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Wishing you a speedy recovery Cheryl. Hope you are back to full health soon.

- Christy Harrison, Inverness, 9/7/2010 1:39
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i don't like her or her music, but I do hope she gets better

- me, your house, 9/7/2010 1:15
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This disease is so horrible, such a shame, get well soon Cheryl !!

- Nicole, Scotland, 9/7/2010 1:15
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"Close friend derrick hough". Please, write the truth not what her P.R people feed you. They are sleeping together. She is just as bad as ashley.

- Jonny, UK, 9/7/2010 1:06
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Omg! Cheryl, may God be with you! I'm praying for you to get well and strong soon! Don't give up sweety!
Let's just hope the media isn't adding more horrible facts to sell fake news!

- Roberta Montagnini, Cambridge, 9/7/2010 1:03
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Hope you make a full recovery pal! Lots of love, (well love might be a push, I've never met Cheryl, but I like her all the same!) take care!

As much as I never really liked Cheryl Cole in the public eye and I got very fed up reading about her clothes, I feel quite saddened to hear she has a serious form of malaria. It's a bit like Jade Goody when she got cancer- though I hope that Cheryl does not pass away like Jade. Get better soon.

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