FRENCH FANCY
HE was thrust into the spotlight after he began secretly dating Cheryl in 2014.
But the pair's whirlwind romance and marriage came to a surprising end and now Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini is 'looking for the one'. Here's all you need to know...
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Who is Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini?
Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini is a restauranteur who grew up on the French coast.
He completed a business degree at New York University NYU before enjoying a gap year to "party" around the world.
According to , JB had a passion for fashion and would regularly attend New York and Paris runway shows.
The Frenchman founded the pop-up restaurant and nightclub Cosy Box, which has been open during Cannes Film Festival since 2008.
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What is Jean-Bernard's net worth?
The French restaurateur is believed to be from a wealthy family but his net worth is not known.
He currently splits his time between St Barts, London, and the Riviera while managing his restaurant business.
JB proposed to Cheryl in 2014 with a gorgeous diamond ring estimated to have been worth £275,000.
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How long was Jean-Bernard married to Cheryl?
JB met Cheryl during Cannes film festival in 2014 and they enjoyed a three-month romance before tying the knot in a private ceremony on the Caribbean island of Mustique in July of the same year.
But it wasn't to be and the pair were given Britain's fastest ever quickie divorce in October 2016.
Cheryl and JB were granted their Decree Nisi and reports suggest the case’s 14-second airing at London’s Central Family Court makes it the UK’s speediest dismissal.
A statement issued by the singe’s representative declared: “Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini have today obtained Decree Nisi in their divorce proceedings.
“No further comment will be made and they ask for their privacy to be respected.”
In July 2018 Cheryl announced her relationship with One Direction star Liam Payne was over.
They posted a message on social media which read: "We are sad to announce that we are going our separate ways. It's been a tough decision for us to make.
“We still have so much love for each other as a family. Bear is our world and we ask that you respect his privacy as we navigate our way through this together."
The Sun also exclusively revealed how Liam and Jean-Bernard had an angry row at London hotspot the Chiltern Firehouse around the time Liam and Cheryl ended their relationship.
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An onlooker told The Sun: "JB asked his friend why this guy was eyeballing him and then he realised it was his ex’s fella.
"Liam was snarling and beckoning him over for a fight.
"There was a lot of gesturing, goading each other and making threats across the room.
"Staff were worried JB would be provoked as he boxes every day."
Who is Jean-Bernard dating now?
JB is not dating anyone at the moment but revealed in May 2018, he has "not found the right one yet" but is "in a very happy place".
He was seen enjoying himself on the beach with reality TV star Tallia Storm, despite the 18-year age gap.
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