X Factor judge Cheryl Cole is said to be worried that her estranged husband Ashley Cole has fathered a child through one of his extra marital affairs.

Cheryl announced her separation from Ashley last month, after he was revealed as having allegedly slept with at least five other women throughout their marriage. She is now said to be just waiting for the next story to break.

‘These girls admit they had unprotected sex with Ashley,’ a friend tells Now. ‘What if one got pregnant?

‘If Ashley was capable of keeping quiet about his infidelity, it’s made Cheryl wonder what else is to come.

‘If a child of his is out there, they could surface at any time. It may all come to nothing, but Cheryl’s gripped by fear.’