Cheryl Cole and Derek Hough taking a stroll along the beach in South Africa

While they have been careful with their status, Cheryl Cole and Derek Hough as ever the happy couple while on holiday in Camps Bay, South Africa. "X Factor" beauty and her dancer boyfriend were seen strolling along the coast on Sunday, Jan. 2 after allegedly shared their first public kiss, while ringing in 2011 on a New Year's Eve party. As for their status, a source recently told The Sunday Mirror, "Cheryl and Derek are together, and do not care who know sit."

Cheryl Cole Leaving "The X Factor" Finale

After 'X Factor' finale, Cheryl Cole was spotted leaving the Fountain Studios in London, England last night, 12 December. The Girls Aloud singer looked stunning in a sparkly red dress with matching blinged out earrings and a prom-style updo. Earlier in the eveningwas Matt Cardle crowned the winner of this season's "X Factor",beating out Rebecca Ferguson and a direction to the $ 1,500,000record deal.

Cheryl Cole out for "The X Factor" Finale

The season finale was finally here Cheryl Cole discovered something that makes his arrival at Fountain Studios in London, England, Sunday, Dec. 12. Looking darling in red leather pants and a blue jacket, the British beauty walked in as she prepares for the assessment tasks in the last exhibition of this season's "The X Factor". With respect to plans, the Cheryl mentoring Rebecca Ferguson - who is in the last three in the competition with the results, shall be settled tonight.

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