Cheryl Cole's dancing friend Derek Hough is reportedly "incredibly keen" to join Strictly Come Dancing this autumn so he will be able to spend more time with the 28-year-old.
The handsome blond - currently based in Los Angeles and appearing in Dancing with the Stars as the partner of Nicole Scherzinger - was seen comforting the Girls Aloud beauty following her split from husband Ashley.
The move will mean the friendly pair will be going head-to-head in the ratings battle as the annual Strictly versus X Factor schedule clash commences.
Tuesday April 20, 2010
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