Ashley and Cheryl call it quits.

By Sam Datta-Paulin
February 24th 2010, 11:26am

Cheryl and Ashley Cole's marriage has broken down. Singer Cheryl reportedly ended the relationship by text message.

"I'll see you around."

The marriage began to falter following the reports in tabloid newspapers suggesting explicit pictures of footballer Ashley had been found on a models mobile phone.

More reports were then published.

Cheryl has cancelled a weeks worth of public appearances and both parties are refusing to comment to the press, but divorce lawyers have suggested the split will be amicable.

Click here for more from the BBC including video footage.

The pair married in July 2006.

Click the video link on the right to watch the video for Cheryl's recent hit single 'Fight for this love'.

Thanks to FunkFried333 for the image.

Cheryl Cole