Cheryl Fernandez-Versini says she 'crumbled in private' following Ashley Cole's infidelity
THEY were madly in love when they married in an elaborate £1million wedding in 2006, but Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has revealed she was left feeling 'horribly numb' after ex-husband Ashley Cole's affair was made public.
Cheryl Fernandez-Versini says she 'crumbled in private' following Ashely Cole's infidelity
Four years after they wed, Cheryl filed for divorce after it was claimed the footballer had been unfaithful.
As allegations of Ashley's infidelity came to light, the 32-year-old was forced to put on a brave face when she performed at the 2010 BRIT Awards.
"To be honest, I coped in public and crumbled in private," Cheryl confessed to InStyle magazine.
When rumours of infidelity first spread, she initially stayed with footballer despite judgement from friends.
Cheryl married ex-husband Ashley Cole in elaborate £1million wedding
Cheryl filed for divorce after it was claimed the footballer had been unfaithful
The Girls Aloud singer revealed that those people have since experienced the same problems in their relationship and have apologised.
"It's funny- those who didn't understand my actions at the time have now had that happen to them and they get it," she explained.
Last year Cheryl married businessman Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini
"A friend of mine told me her husband was having an affair and she said,'I understand everything that must have been going through your head. But what I will never understand is how you had to face the world.'"
Following the divorce, Cheryl sought medical help and withdrew from the spotlight to put her life back on track.
In July last year she married French businessman Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini after short three-month courtship and has since been incredibly protective of their relationship.