Despite the seven year age gap, 28-year-old Chezza and 21-year-old Pigliapoco are said to be 'inseparable', and he certainly hasn't done anything to deny the rumours. According to pals, the romance between the pair blossomed after they spent a number of late nights together in his recording studio. 'Cheryl and Patrizio have been together 24/7. They have really become inseparable. After a lot of near-misses when it comes to blokes, Cheryl hopes this one could be the real thing,' a source told The Daily Star. If past rumours are anything to go by, Cheryl certainly has a thing for American guys, after previously being linked with professional dancer Derek Hough, Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am and singer Taio Cruz.
Neither Chezza nor Pigliapoco has confirmed or denied the relationship, with the latter fanning the flames if anything. 'I thought her ex-husband was crazy to cheat on a beautiful woman like her,' he said earlier.
However, none of the men get a real look in next to the true love of her life, her shoes. In an interview with Grazia recently she admitted she has around 2,000 pairs, adding: 'I've always loved shoes but over the past few years I've definitely developed a proper fetish.'