The spokesman for X-Factor judge, Cheryl Cole, has announced her separation from her footballer husband Ashley Cole – at long last! The couple have faced numerous articles in the tabloids about Ashley’s infidelity (which he never seems to have denied), and yet the lovely Cheryl has stayed with him and faithful.

In times of stress, couples should come together, and when they do not, I understand that things outside of the norm can happen. However, as soon as a partner, of their own free will (i.e. whilst intoxicated is not one of those times – but that is not an excuse!), breaks the relationship and goes elsewhere, then it should be the beginning of the end.

Forgiveness is a virtue, but being taken for a ride is just plain stupid. When the trust has gone, get rid.