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By Mail Online Reporter
Visiting: Derek Hough pops round to Cheryl Cole's house this afternoon to see how the singer is doingDerek's visit comes as Cheryl apparently stepped up security at her house, because she wanted to ensure her safety while she recovers from the disease at the property.
Simon Cowell has already revealed that Cheryl Cole is 'bored out of her mind' as she recovers from malaria at her Surrey home.
But what better way to cheer the Girls Aloud star up than a visit from close friend Derek Hough?
The Dancing With The Stars professional, who struck up a close friendship with Cheryl after starring in the video for her single Parachute, popped in to see how Cheryl was doing this afternoon.
On the mend: Cheryl is recovering from malaria at her house in SurreyShe is said to have installed heat sensors and new cameras, as well as hiring additional security guards, to keep concerned fans away from the 27-year-old singer.
A source told The Sun: 'Cheryl has made a few changes at home. She is spending more time there than ever while she recuperates.
'She hasn't received any threats but thought it wise to update all the precautions. She believes a more secure domestic situation will help her return to full strength sooner.'
Cheryl has been out of action since contracting the disease, believed to have been after a holiday to Tanzania with Derek.
And while Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger has replaced Cheryl during the bootcamp stages of The X Factor, Cheryl is apparently going stir crazy spending so much time at home.
Speaking recently, Simon Cowell explained: 'I've had a few text messages from her over the last few days.
'It was serious and she was ill - we didn't realise how ill. But judging by the text messages I've had, she is definitely looking forward to getting back to work.
'I think our job is to make sure she doesn't come back too quick because I think she's bored out of her mind and going crazy.'
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