GIRLS Aloud star CHERYL COLE is turning to PRINCESS DIANA`s former spiritual guru to help rebuild her troubled life.

The singer and X Factor judge has learned all about life coach TONY ROBBINS from her doting dancer pal DEREK HOUGH.

He`s been to some of the millionaire motivator`s seminars and reckons Robbins could help Cheryl, 27, who is recovering from malaria and divorcing love rat ASHLEY COLE.

Robbins tackles health, energy and relationship problems.

A source said: "Cheryl and Derek saw the new TV show, Breakthrough With Tony Robbins, in the States and she asked questions about him.

"Derek has been a follower of Tony`s for years. He hasn`t pushed it, but he has recommended they meet.

"He pointed out the number of stars Tony has helped plus the fact he`s guided him over obstacles in his own life.

"He thinks Cheryl may benefit from it and she`s open to trying it."

Robbins has coached a string of A-listers, including MICHAEL DOUGLAS, ANTHONY HOPKINS and PAMELA ANDERSON. In his book Awaken the Giant Within, he writes about meeting Diana and NELSON MANDELA.

Cheryl is staying with Derek, 25, in West Hollywood, close to where the coach lives
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