Cheryl having 'long chats' with pal Simon Cowell about adopting a baby

Cheryl is turning to her friends for advice.

Speaking to Closer magazine, a source claimed that the 39-year-old singer is eager to give her 5-year-old son Bear a sibling.

However, the singer herself is aware of the realities of life and understands that it might be a bit difficult to conceive at her present age.

“The pandemic delayed everything for Cheryl. She felt the clock was already ticking when she first started looking into sperm donors and lining up appointments with specialists. Now she’s had to face the reality that she is getting older and that’s something she’s been getting her head around, which hasn’t been easy,” the source told the outlet.

During an appearance at Ghost Story 2:22 last week, Cheryl revealed she was considering the option of adoption as she just “loves babies and children and would do anything to help or have another one around.”

“Cheryl has had long chats about it with close friends, including Simon Cowell, who suggested she speaks to Sinitta, who adopted her two children,” the source added.

Another good friend who knows TV presenter and actress Lisa Faulkner – who adopted her daughter Billie – has also offered to connect them so Cheryl can learn more about her experiences.