Choreographer Derek Hough has ended his relationship with singer Cheryl Cole after he got fed up living with her like a recluse.
Mirror.co.uk reports that Hough’s stepfather, Aaron Nelson, 54, confirmed the split.
“It’s sad but it was just not working out. Derek just wants to move on with his life.” Derek reportedly told a friend: “I love that girl with all my heart, but I just can’t do it any more. I have done everything I can to pick Cheryl up. But every time I am with her, she refuses to leave her room for days and days.
“It’s not healthy behaviour and doesn’t make for a healthy relationship. It’s tough but I have to leave Cheryl and get on with my life,” he added.
The singer, who was recently sacked from the US version of The X-Factor, has now turned to ex-husband and footballer Ashley Cole and is apparently considering taking him back. Both of them have been talking on the phone every day. Cheryl believes that Ashley has changed.