Cheryl Cole Pride Of Britain Awards london uk dress

Cheryl Cole made her homeland proud at the Pride of Britain awards Monday night!

The 28-year-old singer stunned in a pale pink dress from fellow Brit Victoria Beckham's line. She Tweeted before the soiree: "How can I still be nervous about red carpets after 10 years.. Eeek!"

At the London celebration, a video of Cole's time with troops in Afghanistan was shown. Her ex, Derek Hough (they dated from June 2010 to May of this year), Tweeted well wishes to her, saying, "Look forward to seeing @Cherylcole visit the troops tonight for pride of Britain . Good luck Dimples x"

Derek is now reportedly dating Lauren Conrad, but he and Cheryl are clearly on good terms!

Cole also addressed her firing from The X Factor USA, telling the BBC she "didn't do regrets" when it came to the stint.