London
(ANI):
'X
Factor" judge
Cheryl
Cole
has
reportedly
turned
to
religion
after
enduring
her
"worst
ever
year".
According
to
sources,
the
singer
has
been
seeking
guidance
from
"higher
powers"
after
divorcing
love
rat
Ashley
and
battling
deadly
malaria.
"Cheryl
has
awakened
her
spiritual
side.
She
has
been
tapping
into
higher
powers
for
answers
and
guidance," the
Sun
quoted
a
source
as
saying.
"She's
been
doing
some
deep
thinking
-
especially
after
malaria.
Christianity
is
closest
to
her,
but
she's
open
to
other
religious
influences,"
the
source
added.
Cheryl
had
a
semi-religious
upbringing
in
Newcastle,
where
mum
Joan
was
a
church
regular.
Close
pal
Derek
Hough
is
a
Mormon,
while
chum
Will.i.am
is
deeply
religious.
Last
week
Cheryl
wore
a
Hindu
charm
to
X
Factor
rehearsals.