She’s been single for less than 48 hours but speculation is already rife as to who Britain’s most eligible female will set her eyes on next.
The stunning Geordie brunette is bound to have men fawning all over her yet betting odds suggest her next hubby will derive from a set shortlist, which features these five fellas…
1) John Terry
The former England captain, who plays alongside Ashley Cole for club and country, is no stranger to off-field controversy following newspaper reports in recent weeks of his affair with French underwear model, Veronica Perroncel – the former partner of England defender Wayne Bridge. Terry has already shown his predatory instinct when it comes to moving in on team-mates’ seconds; will Cheryl also find herself in ‘JT’s’ crosshairs? Just think of all the fun she’ll have with his massive…wallet.

2) Tiger Woods
Another chap that’s found his name splashed all over the front pages, rather than the back, in recent weeks; Woods has further demonstrated that infidelity amongst sportsmen is pretty much par for the course. For now, his beleaguered wife Elin is standing by her man but the world’s most famous golfer must be on red alert following the news that the world’s most sought-after birdie is back on the market.
3) Simon Cowell 
Come on, we all know that behind that love/hate X-Factor facade lies a burgeoning love just waiting to explode. They’ve certainly got a lot in common; ridiculously gleaming white teeth, a passion for nurturing young pop-stars, and a similar working schedule split between the UK and US. At 50, music mogul Cowell is nearly twice Cheryl’s age but just think of the positives… if you say ‘Cheryl Cowell’ it sounds like you’re saying ‘Cheryl Cole’ in a cockney accent so it’ll be a smooth transition for the Geordie lass.

4) Carlton Cole
Talking of smooth transitions, how’s this for stress-free? Think of all that time saved having to change credit cards, personal documents, official websites, and of course – that infamous ‘Mrs C’ tattoo on the back of her neck. West Ham striker Carlton certainly ticks a few boxes; England footballer, lives in the London suburbs, connections with Chelsea, similar age to Cheryl… we may be onto a winner here folks.
5) Joe McElderry 
Don’t tell me you weren’t thinking the same during the last series of X-Factor; their whole oh-my-god-we’re-from-like-the-same-town-like thing started to wear a bit thin the 457th time they mentioned it, but there’s no denying there’s a bit of incestuous-esque chemistry there. Together they could become the world’s most famous Geordie duo – yes, even knocking Ant ‘n’ Dec off their perch. Plus, Cheryl apparently sleeps with a £3,000 brace on her teeth to keep them pristine… maybe she could lend it to Joe during the day? Bob’s your uncle.