Cheryl Cole has apologised to her fans for missing television and radio appearances.

It emerge that the singer had been forced to pull out of Friday Night With Jonathan Ross and Radio 1’s Live Lounge after contracting bronchitis.

In a message on her website, Cole said: “As some of you may know, I’m really ill at the moment with a nasty case of bronchitis.

“Unfortunately, I’m stuck in bed under strict doctor’s orders, so I’ve had no other choice than to cancel my performances on the Jonathan Ross show and the Radio 1 Live Lounge this week. Gutted! It’s a good job I’ve got my iPod to keep me entertained.”

She added: “I’m really sorry for letting you down and I look forward to seeing you all soon.”

Get well soon Cheryl.