Cheryl Cole has overtaken Victoria Beckham in the battle to become The UK’s top earning WAG. Victoria has brought in £6.75 million over the last two years, with Cheryl earning slightly more at £6.9 million.

A source told The News Of The World: “It’s the end of Posh Spice’s reign. Queen Victoria is on her way out. And there’s a new princess ready to take her crown.”

As well as her music career with Girls Aloud, Cheryl also earns a handsome fee as a judge on ITV’s X Factor. On top of that she has recently landed a lucrative advertising deal with L’Oreal and launched a successful solo music career.

The source added: “There’s much more in the pipeline. She has the potential to be massive and leave other Wags – including Posh – behind.”