Cheryl Cole: I speak to Simon Cowell every night on the phone

Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole opens up about friendship with fellow X Factor judge Simon Cowell

Cheryl Cole is close to Simon Cowell

Cheryl Cole doesn't go to bed without chatting to Simon Cowell.
The Girls Aloud star loves having late-night gossip sessions with her fellow X Factor judge, 51.
'We speak every night on the phone,' says Cheryl, 27. 'I love him to pieces - but not in that way!'
Cheryl admits she understands why Simon is such a hit with the ladies. 
'I can see why people have a crush on him, because he's got that charisma,' she adds. 'We have a chemistry; that thing when you connect.
'He is one of the most supportive, genuine, nicest guys I have every known.' 
Simon helped Cheryl become the nation's sweetheart by hiring her as a judge on The X Factor in 2008 and he now wants her to help him launch the US version. 
'I've had a few conversations with Simon about it and he's made some encouraging noises, which is nice,' she tells the Daily Mirror.