Cheryl Cole announced she married her French boyfriend Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini on July 7.

In a statement on her website, The X Factor judge said: “I usually do not discuss my personal life but to stop the speculation I want to share my happy news... Jean-Bernard and I married on 7/7/14. We are very happy and excited to move forward with our lives together.”

The 31-year-old posted a close-up picture of her wedding ring alongside the statement.

It has been reported the couple married on a beach on the island of Mustique with just four guests in attendance, but the singer did not give any details about the ceremony.

Cheryl was previously married to footballer Ashley Cole but they divorced in 2010.

It is reported she wed the 33-year-old French restaurateur, after dating him for just three months.

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