DEREK Hough has confirmed for the first time that he DID date Cheryl
Cole.
The professional dancer, 28, and singer Cheryl, 29, were heavily rumoured to
be an item back in 2010, but neither has ever spoken about the romance.
Now Derek, who appeared with the Geordie beauty in her video for single
Parachute, has finally admitted that they were together “for a while”.
Speaking at BBC Worldwide Dancing With The Stars event in London yesterday, he
revealed: “We dated for a while.
“I don’t speak about my time with her because I think often in this
culture people take advantage of their friendships.
“I’ve never spoken about her because her friendship is important to me.”
And the Dancing With The Stars favourite insisted that the pair are still
great pals.
He said: “Absolutely we are still friends, we are still very close.”
Commenting on the former Girls Aloud star’s current boyfriend, dancer Tre
Holloway, he added: “I haven’t met her new boyfriend but I have heard
he’s a great guy.
“I’m not sure she has a thing for dancers but let’s say she definitely
goes for creative types.”