WAS I the only one to look at the pictures of Ashley Cole splashed all over the tabloids this weekend and think 'What an idiot'?

For any of you who have been on Mars since Saturday morning (or lying in a dark room nursing a massive hangover) the Chelsea and England footballer has been at the centre of allegations by two different women over his off-the-field behaviour.

Every time I read about celebs cheating on their partners with Joe, or Josie, Bloggs I can't help but wonder what was going through their minds at the time.

You're famous. Chances are you continuously moan about the press following you around and taking your picture, yet you think you can get away with having a bit on the side.

If the tabloids are to be believed, Cole was blind drunk when he met one of the women.

Speaking as someone who is attached and isn't one to say no to the odd vodka (or two) in the pub, I've never felt the urge to go home with someone else, just because I'd had a few.

I know it happens, and I'm not condemning anyone who has done it - but chances are if you're reading this then the red tops are unlikely to have a dedicated paparazzo following you around 24/7.

There is no way I could be described as Cheryl Cole's biggest fan but at least she's not as vacant as some of the other Wags.

She has her own money, independence and above all, she's feisty and has said in the past that if Ashley ever cheated on her she'd boot him out.

She has also insisted that this weekend's reports were inaccurate and said that the stories wouldn't destroy their marriage.

As a journalist I detest kiss and tell stories.

Personally I see it as a chance for girls with no aspirations, other than to pose in little more than a couple of inches of material for men to gawp at, to earn a couple of grand.

And I think this weekend has proved my point. They just want to use it as a way of getting known.

One of the young ladies in question was actually quoted as saying: "Why date other men if I can date a Premiership star?"

Tell you what love, after your little revelation this weekend, you'll be lucky if you can score with a player from League Two.

Rant over. Normal service resumes next week.

Joke of the week: What's the difference between a farmer and a pirate?

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12:30pm Thursday 3rd April 2008

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