X Factor backstage

Kimberley and Nicola were at the X Factor final on Sunday and dashed backstage to Cheryl's dressing room after the result was announced to console her for failing to win with one of her acts for the first time. The girls managed to bring a smile back to Cheryl's face - or perhaps she is just dreaming of her escape to LA where she will get to spend lots more time with Derek Hough / move in with Will.I.am, depending on which reports you read.
On the Girls Aloud front, Nadine's lack of success hasn't put off the girls - Kimberley is guest vocalling on Aggro Santos's new single (the one nobody knew from I'm a Celeb) and planning to release an album in the new year and Nicola is planning to take a break from fashion and make up (hmm probably best based on this photo) and work on some solo material too. So it really doesn't look as though Girls Aloud will be reuniting any time soon...
Elsewhere, it seems Konnie Huq has been fired from X Factor and top tips to replace her include Kimberley and Christine Bleakley...

Tanorexic?

Christine Bleakley seems to be throwing herself into this WAG malarkey. Or maybe she's just thrown herself into a huge vat of really orange tanning lotion.

As she and Frank stepped out on Wednesday night, he looked like he can't get back to training a day too soon, as living the high life with Christine seems to have left his shirt buttons straining...

Another Engerland couple enjoy a holiday

Frank Lampard is a busy boy. The England team only got back from their hols (sorry, I mean hard work training and playing in the World Cup) in South Africa on Tuesday, Frank has also appeared out partying since then, but is now enjoying a romantic break with Christine Bleakley, cavorting in Sardinia.

The WAGs are coming home

England's World Cup WAGs were spotted heading off from Johannesburg airport back to Blighty after their husbands'/boyfriends' humiliating defeat at the feet of ze Germans. All seemed to be dressed in the WAG travelling uniform of heels and skinny jeans - comfort-dressing WAG stylee... Christine Bleakley looked pretty happy to be heading home to her lucrative ITV contract, whilst Toni Terry didn't look like she was relishing another long-haul flight with her young twins.
Carly Cole looked to have been packing more in hope than anything else as she lugged her sizable luggage about. Celebritree reckons she couldn't have had time to wear even half her outfits in the short stay she had in South Africa. No sign of their other halves though. Maybe they've decided to keep a low profile somewhere until the media furor dies down?
No sign of Coleen though - who kept a low profile during this tournament - much like her husband...

What are the WAGs up to now?

As Engerland's players prepare for tomorrow and the most important match of their lives (since the last most important match of their lives on Wednesday), what are their nearest and dearest up to?
Well, it seems that Christine Bleakley (who after much dilly-dallying - including a night out to celebrate staying with the BBC, has finally signed her life away to ITV) and Toni Terry have followed Carly Cole out to South Africa. There were rumours that Toni wasn't planning to go out unless England reached the quarter-finals, but perhaps she has decided to cut her losses - or
else lose out on a big holiday, based on England's performances so far.
However, Coleen has decided to stay put, rather than having to uproot baby Kai. She was seen out at Chester races this week, looking very glam in purple. Meanwhile, Alex Curran was out at Elton and his partner David Furnish's White Tie and Tiara party, on Thursday night, wearing a dress previously seen on Cheryl Cole - albeit in a different colour. Clearly, it was a really classy event this year!

World Cup Anticipation Builds...

So, David Beckham has apparently already headed off on his flight from LAX to South Africa for his role at the World Cup. Celebritree is not sure exactly what that role is, other than to let the rest of the team benefit from his experience of losing in these tournaments previously. Still, it will be nice to see him, especially if he gets to talk to the press (so much more camera friendly than Messrs Terry and Rooney - let's face it). Anyone who was as disappointed as Celebritree that we won't be seeing the Beckham legs in the 2010 Tournament will no doubt have taken some comfort from Tom Cruise - who claims his friend will certainly be fit for the 2014 World Cup - at the ripe old age of 39. Clearly, despite his many hours spent at matches with the Beckhams, Cruise has completely failed to understand "soccer" at all...

So, what of that other big World Cup talking point - the England WAGs? Well, as Celebritree reported, they have been told to keep a much lower profile after all their antics in Baden-Baden 4 years ago. Indeed, new high-profile WAG Christine Bleakley will be busy with The One Show for the duration. She and Frank went out to bid each other a fond farewell at The Dorchester last night - apparently a favourite haunt of theirs. Apparently Christine is keen to build a relationship with Frank's ex and mother of his children, Elen Rives. No doubt Frank will be thrilled at the thought of that whilst he's occupied in South Africa...

Most of the other WAGs are following orders and are staying home although a couple are rumoured to be flouting the rules. These culprits are rumoured to be Alex Curran (wife of Stevie Gerrard - she's not one for rules - certainly not those of the fashion variety) and the classy Chantelle Tagoe (pictured here for those unfamiliar with Emile Heskey's wife. Apparently they met whilst she was working as a waitress in a lap-dancing bar. No doubt he picked her out, shook her up and turned her around etc.)

New mums, Coleen and Carly have decided to stay home - although they are planning to fly out if England reach the semis (nothing like a bit of optimism). The most forgiving woman in the world, Toni Terry, has decided she'll head for South Africa if they reach the quarter finals (slightly less optimistic Toni - but who can blame her after all she's been through...)

Blues Win Again

The lovely gracious Chelsea boys in blue were out on the town celebrating again last night. They spent the night before their victory parade having a few fizzy pops at China White. Word has it that Ashley Cole was surrounded by eager young ladies and tried to chat up a girl in the loos. Classy, Ashley, classy.
Seems that Cheryl has not forgotten him completely though as she found time to text him (in between photo ops with Will.i.am presumably) to congratulate him on "doing the double". In other Cheryl news, Celebritree hears that Dancing with the Stars star, Derek, has been ditched by Cheryl too after he was getting a bit jealous of the Black Eyed Peas singer and Cheryl's working relationship....
Meanwhile, romantics will be pleased to know that Christine Bleakley was out in Chelsea today to support Frank Lampard at the victory parade.

Sore Heads in Chelsea

Chelsea's "finest" were celebrating winning the Premiership trophy in infamous celeb hangout, Whisky Mist, last night. How heartwarming to see Toni Terry standing by her man! What a joy to see Ashley out letting his hair down after all his traumas with Cheryl! How lovely to see Christine Bleakley letting in the WAGs on her wise ways of drinking water after a heavy night. Celebritree is just thrilled for them all - they're such a lovely bunch, aren't they?!

Christine's men

Christine Bleakley has been having a time of it. She was pictured out and about at the weekend with beau, Frank Lampard. Frank was in full charm mode with Christine's mother as the three of them enjoyed a cosy night. He then went and let off steam with Chelsea mates, newly single Ashley and new dad, Joe Cole (presumably JT still isn't allowed a long enough leash), partying until 4am. Christine was spotted with a ring on her engagement finger but Celebritree doesn't reckon that it's bling enough for us to get excited about another footballer's wedding appearing in OK any time soon.

Christine's TV life is being turned upside down with news that her on-screen One Show partner, Adrian Chiles, has defected to ITV. Adrian's contract with the BBC has been in negotiation for some time and now that the BBC have recruited Chris Evans to present alongside Christine for the flagship Friday show, Adrian has defected to ITV. His public statement was bland, but insiders say that he had been trying to persuade good friend Christine to refuse to present with another man and sees the Chris Evans announcement as a massive betrayal...