09:38 29 June 2011
Cheryl Cole has reportedly taken out an injunction against the paparazzi to prevent them following and taking photographs of her.
Heat magazine claims to have seen the court injunction, which bans the press from taking pictures of the axed US X Factor judge in any private place, including her and her family's homes.
The Girls Aloud and solo star reportedly wants to take a break from being in the public eye, with a source telling the magazine:
"She's not sure she wants anything to do with showbusiness any more.
"She has devoted everything to being famous and she believes it has cost her her health, her marriage and her peace of mind. It's time for a change.
"Cheryl has vowed to put her life back together, and for now that does not include any part of the fame game. She has said she's always making massive changes to her life."
Cole, 28, has recently been linked with her ex-husband, footballer Ashley, after she was spotted wearing her wedding ring again.
The couple split in February of last year following allegations that the Chelsea star had cheated on her.