Cheryl Cole sends gift to Will.i.am

CHERYL COLE has sent Will.i.am a box of doughnuts to congratulate him on his success.

The Girls Aloud star - who featured on the singer's solo hit 'Heartbreaker' - sent the sweet treat when Black Eyed Peas topped the UK singles chart with 'Boom Boom Pow'.

But while the rapper was grateful for the gift, he admitted he didn't eat them as he is watching his weight.

He said: "Cheryl is cool. When I was in London she sent me some Krispy Kremes and a note saying congratulations.

"I didn't get the chance to eat them though because I'm on a diet. I want to eat healthy and feel right before we tour and staying regimented is hard."

Despite being careful about what he eats, Will hasn't curbed his alcohol intake.

He added to Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "White wine is cool. I'm controversial when drunk. Once I get tipsy I talk about weird, odd things like what's the opposite of colour - translucent."