The statement reads:
Cheryl Cole is separating from her husband Ashley Cole. Cheryl asks the media to respect her privacy during this difficult time. We have no further comment to make.
Speculation had been mounting after several people came forward to the media in recent weeks claiming to have been involved romantically with Mr Cole.
I feel sorry for anyone who has to deal with a break-up in the public eye. A divorce is painful enough.
Wishing them both strength at such a hard time.
Glam Kisses,
Marian.