Cheryl ColeCheryl Cole is ill with bronchitisThings can't get much worse for Cheryl Cole.

She's been struck down with a horrible illness just weeks after splitting from husband Ashley Cole.

As a result, the singer has had to pull out of two major public appearances.

Cheryl's been diagnosed with a severe bout of bronchitis.

It suggests that her punishing workload, along with recent events in her personal life, have left her exhausted and prone to illness.

Yesterday she cancelled pre-recorded appearances on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross and Radio One's Live Lounge where she was set to promote her new single Parachutes.

Her spokesman said: "Cheryl Cole has been forced to cancel all promotional activity this week upon medical advice after contracting bronchitis."

We hope you get well soon, Cheryl.