It first came by text and was blanked. Then the request came face to face, and was met with a reported roar of indignation... Splits are never easy. Especially when one party isn't too keen on the idea of splitting in the first place. And even more so when aforementioned party requests that they "put off their separation plans until after the World Cup."

In response to Ashley's request to leave things be until the world is finished watching the footie, a source said Cheryl "hit the roof. She flew off the handle and he knew instantly he'd said the wrong thing once again." As opposed to inserting himself into the wrong thing once again.

In some super news for Cheryl, however, Ashley won't be quibbling over their wedding photos or additional sundries. Another source spilled: "Ashley is going to any lengths to prove to Cheryl that she means more to him than anything (apart from the footie). He wants her to know he is deeply sorry for what he has done. He has said she can have whatever she wants or needs - and that includes any sentimental gifts or presents. She's not bothered about the gym equipment and things like his trophies - likewise all of Cheryl's discs will be hers to keep. But some of the joint wedding presents and gifts will be harder to separate... They were given pictures from wedding guests and Cheryl also splashed out £14,000 on a his and hers mini Hummer. She paid an extra £5,000 to have their initials put on in Swarovski crystals and for gold hubcaps. But he has said she can have it all."

Funny that...

Now, where's my crystal encrusted heave bucket, suddenly feeling the urge to spew a plume of unnecessary exhaust fumes into it.