Posted August 19, 201014 yr We just don't know where we are when it comes to Cheryl Cole and Derek Hough - one minute we think they're definitely dating, the next minute we are convinced they aren't. Despite X Factor choreographer Brian Friedman revealing that Cheryl Cole and Derek Hough are a "cute couple", her other friends are now denying that they are dating. The singer’s pal, boxer Amir Khan said: "I had dinner with Cheryl and Derek in Los Angeles last week. "He's not her boyfriend. They're not going out. It's all just a cover up to keep photographers at bay." Joe McElderry is in regular contact with Cheryl, but even he is unconvinced that Derek is her boyfriend. He said: "Cheryl's great. I spoke to her yesterday and she's doing fine. "I don’t know whether Derek's her boyfriend or not, but it seems like he's a nice man." That's not a straight denial, Joe! We're still very much in the "YES THEY ARE DATING" camp. For today at least...