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Derek Hough's stepdad has reportedly said that Cheryl Cole is moving to Los Angeles to be with the professional dancer.

It was yesterday reported that Cole has signed a one-year deal to judge on the US version of The X Factor. The Girls Aloud star will apparently relocate to California once the Surrey home she shared with former husband Ashley is sold.

Hough's stepfather Aaron Nelson told The Sun: "Cheryl is looking at moving over here, which will be good for Derek. I'm not sure exactly what they have decided about living together. It's his business.

"When things got difficult for Cheryl, she came over to be with him. Derek's pretty level-headed most of the time. He's a good guy. He's always been a good guy and he's very supportive.

"She feels indebted to him - all to do with the fact that he is kind to her. He supports her, but that is Derek's nature. He's a cheerleader for her. He just wants to see her do well."

Financial consultant Nelson, who lives with Hough's mother Marianne, added: "Derek knows what's been going on. [Cheryl] came over to see him a few weeks ago. I can say that when you love someone you want to be around them and that's why he likes her."

The US X Factor is scheduled to start shooting in the spring.