Cheryl Cole has heart-to-heart with former mother-in-law

The Promise This singer spent yesterday discussing things with her former mother-in-law, Sue.

The 53-year-old, who lives in Chigwell, Essex, is said to get on well with Cheryl and fought hard to keep her and Ashley together.

Sue really wants to see Cole, 28, get back together with her footballer son.

A source told British newspaper the Daily Mirror: 'Sue is incredibly fond of Cheryl and is forever singing her praises. She says she is so glad to have her daughter-in-law back.

'She realises how insanely happy Cheryl makes Ashley and believes they are a good team... Sue saw the positive impact which Cheryl had on Ashley. She loves her son and wants the best for him – as far as she is concerned Cheryl was nothing but a positive influence.'

Chelsea star Cole, 30, seems keen to prove he's a changed man after flying from New York to London to attend Cheryl's 28th birthday party on Friday.

However, it looks as though the Geordie singer's own mum, Joan Callaghan, will need a lot more convincing before she gives the pair her blessing.

At Cheryl's party, Joan, 51, allegedly said: 'I don’t want her to have him back. I will never forgive him for what he did to her.'

A source added: 'Joan has Cheryl's best interests at heart. She is the person who is most open and honest with her, and was there to pick up the pieces when they split up.

'She wants Cheryl to take her time before she makes any decisions.'