Cheryl and Ashley Love Wars

The on again/off again relationship of Cheryl and Ashley Cole has fascinated fans for several years. Following her footballer husband's first public scandal in 2008, just two years after their elaborate wedding, pop star Cheryl vowed to stand by her man. With many women shocked by her willingness to forgive Ashley for his indiscretions with other women, many admired her for her determination to make her marriage work. With months spent reconciling, the couple seemed back on track, Cheryl's wedding ring was firmly back on show, and despite rumors of a rocky patch in November 2009 the couple seemed to be moving on. However, with the New Year came a new scandal. With allegations of yet another affair on Ashley's part involving sexts and photos being sent to a number of women, Cheryl Cole is without her wedding ring yet again. Jetting off to L.A. following her performance at the BRITS, Cheryl is said to have thought things over and publicly announced her separation from Ashley. This is the inside story of how the UK's most-loved solo artist found herself in the most rollercoaster relationship of all time.

John McShane is the author of Didier Drogba: Portrait of a Hero, Heath Ledger: His Beautiful Life and Mysterious Death, and Susan Boyle: Living the Dream.