Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am has revealed that he is coming to visit his pal Cheryl Cole soon and he vowed to put a smile back on her face.

The X Factor judge contracted malaria during a trip to Tanzania in June and has been in recuperation ever since. Although she is now out of hospital, Cheryl is still weak and is building her strength at home with 24 hour nursing care. But her close friend Will has no doubt that she will get better.

He told The Sun:

“Cheryl’s incredibly strong-spirited and she’s a fighter.

“She’s making progress and will be back at work shortly. It’s her passion.”

Will.i.am added: “I’ll see her soon.

“I want to put that gorgeous smile back on her pretty face.”