Heartbroken Cheryl Cole forgets troubles with a sunshine break with her Girls Aloud pals

It was certainly not the Valentine's Day Cheryl Cole would have been hoping for a month ago, but the defiant singer put her heartache aside for a fun beach frolic in Thailand yesterday.

The Girls Aloud star, whose marriage to Ashley Cole remains in turmoil following allegations of infidelity, put on a brave face yesterday as she relaxed beach side with fellow band members Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh.

Her concerned fellow band mates flew out to join her at a luxury resort in Phuket earlier this week.

Despite seeking comfort in friends, it appears the stress has still taken a toll on the star, with reports her weight has plummeted to six stone.

Still, the summer escape has been a welcome relief for the 24-year-old.



A source has said: "Cheryl needed this time away to get her strength back to face the world.

"Ashley is still her husband and they love each other. They were planning a future. It's too much just though throw away."

It's unclear if Cheryl will return to her husband following the explosive allegations three weeks ago which claimed the Chelsea and England defender had one night stand with hairdresser Aimee Walton.

Ashley spent Valentine's Day without his wife, but kept occupied with a training session with his team in London.



Cheryl is expected to return to to the UK by next week, where she is scheduled to present a gong at the Brit Awards on Wednesday.