London, Aug 27 (IANS): Singer Cheryl Cole has hired rumoured boyfriend Tre Holloway as a backing dancer for her British tour, as she thinks it will be the perfect opportunity for the couple to spend more time together.

Cole was first linked to Holloway earlier this month, but reports suggest they have been together for four months.

"She's really into him and taking him on board as a backing dancer on the tour, as the perfect way for them to spend all their time together," digitalspy.co.uk quoted a source as saying.

"During her marriage to Ashley Cole, they had to spend a lot of time apart due to her commitments and his football matches. But this time around, she's taking no chances."

"She wants to see if it's ­something special and after four months together, she's excited about where things are heading. She's thrilled to be spending so much time with him and hopes it cements them as a couple," said the source.

Holloway is also being considered as Cole's backing dancer for the Girls Aloud tour, due to start early next year.

The 29-year-old will play 11 dates across Britain and Ireland in October, starting in Belfast Oct 3 and ending with two homecoming shows at Newcastle's Metro Radio Arena.