London, November 07 : Girls Aloud member Cheryl Cole has said that she treasures her pet dogs more than her husband/soccer star Ashley Cole.

The statement made in an interview to Orange. co. uk has raised speculations of a rift between the couple.

Meanwhile, she gave a piece of her mind when asked to dedicate a song to Simon Cowell in an over-50s category on The X Factor, reports the Daily Star.

She said: “It would have to be Shut Up! by Black-Eyed Peas.” (ANI)