The couple divorced last year amid allegations that the footballer had been unfaithful, but with a reunion on the cards, Ashley's mum Sue has decided to step in and offer her expert culinary skills to her former daughter-in-law.
A source told The Sun, 'Sue is buzzing, they are getting back together. Over the past few weeks she and Cheryl have increased their chats, both on the phone and face-to-face.
'One subject that crops up is cooking. Sue has been advising Cheryl on making the nutritional meals Ashley eats. Cheryl is no slouch in the kitchen - she cooked for Ashley when they lived together before. But it's been a while.'