Cheryl Cole 'Holds Hands' With Will.I.Am

Whilst the rapper's mum reveals he has a 'secret girlfriend'...

Cheryl Cole has added to further speculation that she is dating Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.I.Am after the pair were spotted holding hands.

Chezza, who recently confirmed her place on the X Factor judging panel performed a duet with Will at a VIP party on a luxury yacht where they reportedly held hands and 'gazed in each others eyes' throughout the song.

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A source told the Sunday Mirror: "It was electric. We anchored half-a-mile off Monaco and it was like a mini concert."

They added: "Cheryl and Will looked very much like a couple. The crowd was wall-to-wall VIP but they were all clapping at the end."

Will, who has supported Cheryl throughout her split with love rat hubby Ashley Cole has also reportedly asked the Girls Aloud beauty to attend a family wedding with him.

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The BEP rapper's mother, Debra Cain confirmed that Cheryl had been invited stating: "Yes, we are saving a seat for her. We love Cheryl and we are very happy she is performing with William. I spoke to him yesterday and he is really enjoying this tour with her."

Cain continued: "I can't tell you if they are boyfriend or girlfriend, you will just have to wait and see what happens. William does have a girlfriend, but I can't tell you who it is. It is a secret."

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