Cheryl Speaks Out About Ashley's Cheating

Cheryl Cole has spoken out about husband Ashley Coles cheating in a frank interview with fashion magazine - Vogue.

Almost a year after allegations that Ashley slept with a 22 year old hairdresser - Cheryl reportedly reveals that coping with the claims was horrendous.

But the Girls Aloud star is quick to defend her husband, conceding: "Ashley's young and he's got a young mentality."

She goes on to say: "Hes learning. He has a beautiful soul, hes a really nice guy and I'm not stupid, you know. Im really not."

Defending her controversial decision to stay with the Chelsea and England star, Cheryl claims:

"I know what Im doing. Ive had enough knocks in the past to know what the circumstances are, and Im happy. If other people arent, then thats their problem."

As cover girl of Februarys issue of the legendary mag " it looks like Cheryl is set to continue her meteoric rise into superstardom in 2009!