Back in late October, the National Enquirer ran an epic tale of infidelity. And no, this one did not involve Tiger Woods. This one was Josh Duhamel and a $10 stripper in Georgia. It was a really gross tale of seducation, pr0n and sketchiness. In the aftermath of that report, Fergie seemed to believe whatever Josh told her about whatever happened, and she stuck by him. I was a little disappointed in that – I expected Fergie to raise some hell or something. But she decided to stay and keep things private, and she even admitted that she has a therapist, so I kind of thought she was working through her stuff. But now the Enquirer is reporting that Fergie is really depressed, and that she’s been drowning her sorrows, big time.

Black Eyed Peas sweetie Fergie boo-hoos on Kate Hudson’s shoulder about cheating hubby Josh and then drinks the night away! Fergie shared drinks with Kate Hudson and cried on her shoulder over her husband Josh Duhamel’s cheating – and then had to be helped to her car!

The two lovelies – co-stars in the upcoming musical Nine – arrived together at the Hollywood hotspot Katsuya after both appeared at the American Music Awards on Nov. 22, The ENQUIRER has learned.

Transformers star Josh was filming out of town, but Kate’s boyfriend, New York Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez, joined them later, according to sources.

“Fergie definitely was drowning her sorrows that night. She poured out her heart to Kate over how hurt she was over Josh’s affair,” an eyewitness told The ENQUIRER. “Kate listened patiently and let Fergie vent. Later she told Alex, ‘I just feel so bad for the poor thing. She’s been through so much.'”

The ENQUIRER revealed in our Nov. 9 issue that Georgia stripper Nicole Forrester carried on a sizzling sexual tryst with Duhamel, 37, when he filmed in Atlanta.

As The ENQUIRER reported, Fergie has told friends that the couple – who have been wed less than a year – agreed to move past the cheating scandal because they still love each other and want to try for a baby.

“But that’s easier said than done. Fergie is clearly struggling to forgive Josh,” added the source. “And each time Alex and Kate kissed or even touched, Fergie took another sip of her drink. By the end of the night, she needed her bodyguard to help walk her out to the SUV.”

Another source added: “After Fergie was helped out to the SUV, Alex and Kate joined her. She’s definitely an emotional wreck right now.”

[From The National Enquirer]

Over the past few months, I’ve grown to like Fergie more and more, but I’m still willing to admit that my new girl crush has some issues. First of all, Fergie is a recovering addict. And not only has she battled drug addictions, she’s done so while still keeping alcohol in her life. I don’t like that. Second of all, a band-aid baby is a really horrible idea, especially when she (or any woman) is still working through not only the cheating stuff, but the addiction stuff as well. It will not work. Fergie’s not listening to me, is she? Oh well… maybe Kate Hudson will give her some good advice.

Fergie at the 52nd GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live! Press room in Los Angeles, California on December 2, 2009. Credit: WENN. Additional photos of Fergie and Kate Hudson hanging out over the summer.