Cheryl Cole has reportedly turned to religion after a traumatic year.

The 27-year-old singer is looking for spiritual enlightenment after suffering a tumultuous 2010 which saw her divorce her husband Ashley Cole after he cheated on her and overcome malaria and is investigating different faiths.

A source said: "Cheryl has awakened her spiritual side. She has been tapping into higher powers for answers and guidance. She`s been doing some deep thinking - especially after malaria. Christianity is closest to her, but she`s open to other religious influences."

Cheryl`s mother Joan Callaghan is a regular churchgoer while the star`s close friend, Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am, is deeply religious after being raised a Baptist in California.

The Girls Aloud star could also be seeking spiritual enlightenment from her rumoured love interest Derek Hough, who is a practising Mormon.

The `Parachute` singer was spotted wearing a Hindu charm to the rehearsals of UK pop star search show `The X Factor`, on which she is a judge with Simon Cowell, last weekend.
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