Cheryl Fernandez-Versini's ex Jean-Bernard 'asked for a pre-nup as he was madly in love'
CHERYL FERNANDEZ-VERSINI'S estranged husband Jean-Bernard reportedly insisted the couple get a prenuptial agreement because he was so in love and wasn't interested in her money.
Jean Bernard Fernandez-Versini reportedly insisted that he and Cheryl get a pre-nup
The French restaurateur, 33, was alleged to have been adamant that he didn't want a stake in her impressive fortune, and a source has claimed that he's not looking for a big pay-out.
An insider said: "JB was the one who insisted on a prenuptial agreement. It was his idea, not Cheryl's. He still hasn't signed the divorce papers but that isn't because he wants her money."
However, reports have stated that Jean-Bernard has hired one of the toughest divorce lawyers in the UK to secure a better settlement.
The couple split after just one year of marriage
Cheryl filed for divorce in January citing "irreconcilable differences"
The pair separated last August after just one year of marriage, and things are believed to have turned nasty after they failed to agree over a non-disclosure agreement.
"It's not fair he's being made out to be after her money, when actually it couldn't be further from the truth," the source added to The Mirror.
"He was emotionally invested in the relationship and has found it hard to get his head round the split. It's been a tough year for both of them, JB wants to move on as much as Cheryl does."
Jean-Bernard is alleged to have hired a top UK divorce lawyer to get a better settlement
Liam Payne 'couldn't concentrate' around Cheryl in throwback X Factor clip
In January, the former X Factor judge, 32, filed for divorce citing "irreconcilable differences", and soon after entered into a highly-publicised romance with One Direction hunk Liam Payne, 22.
Although there is a ten-year age gap between them, the loved-up A-listers appear to be going from strength-to-strength, with rumours swirling that they are currently living together in Los Angeles.
Cheryl recently celebrated her 33rd birthday, in which her adoring beau is said to have donated a "sizeable" amount of money to her charity Cheryl's Trust, which helps disadvantaged youths in Newcastle.
Express.co.uk has contacted Jean-Bernard's representative for comment.