Cheryl Cole Married: ‘X Factor' Announcer Confirms The Judge Will Take Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini's Surname (LISTEN)
The One Person Who DID Know About Cheryl's Secret Wedding
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Cheryl Cole and Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini shocked fans when they revealed they’d already got hitched in a secret ceremony, however one man who did know about the wedding was ‘X Factor’ announcer Peter Dixon.
Peter, whose voice is heard when the 'X Factor' judges step onto the stage, was told about the wedding weeks ago, so that he could begin practicing his pronunciation of JB's French surname.
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Cheryl Cole and Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini
Speaking on Capital Radio, Peter confirmed that he knew the judging line-up weeks before it was made public, adding that he was also told about Cheryl’s marriage.
"I had a phone call a few weeks ago from the producers to tell me who the new judges were,” he explained. “They said, It's Cheryl’, and I said, ‘Oh that's fine, she's back’, and they said, ‘No but she's changed her name, she's married Jean-Bernard and she wants to be known by his second name, so can you start practising?’
“So I have been… not very successfully!”
Peter then attempted to demonstrate how he will introduce Mrs Fernandez-Versini, proving that he definitely needs a lot more practise.
Listen to Peter's attempt at pronouncing Chezza's new name below...
Cheryl And Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini's Wedding
Cheryl And Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini's Wedding(01 of09)
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1. Their big day is estimated to have set them back £390,000, which is eye-watering to everyone except Kim Kardashian. (credit:Splash)
Cheryl And Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini's Wedding(02 of09)
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2. Cheryl and Jean-Bernard tied the knot on the paradise island of Mustique in the West Indies, which is a favourite of none other than Kate and Wills. Yep, it's DEAD posh. (credit:Philip Coblentz via Getty Images)
Cheryl And Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini's Wedding(03 of09)
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3. The newlywed's nuptials were arranged by the uber-exclusive Cottons House resort where staff were sworn to secrecy or, as wedding organiser Jan O’Neill put it, 'sign the official secrets act'. Oooh, get 'er. (credit:Instagram)
Cheryl And Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini's Wedding(04 of09)
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4. Cheryl's stunning emerald cut diamond engagement ring is estimated to have set Jean-Bernard back a whopping £275,000, whilst her wedding band is thought to be worth a further £15K, so we doubt he bothered H.Samuel's door. (credit:Instagram)
Cheryl And Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini's Wedding(05 of09)
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5. There were only four guests present on the big day: Cheryl's mum Joan, her PA Lily England and Jean-Bernard’s mum and his best man (which may, or may not, be one of these gents pictured with J-B). (credit:Instagram)
Cheryl And Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini's Wedding(06 of09)
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6. Cheryl and her new hubby splashed out £9K on each guest (like her mum, Joan, pictured here) to fly first class to St Lucia and a further £10K on a private jet to fly them on to Mustique. Classy. (credit:WENN)
Cheryl And Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini's Wedding(07 of09)
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7. Each guest is said to have had a butler, chef, housekeeper and gardener at their disposal. Because everyone needs a gardener when they're away from home, obviously. (credit:Walter Bibikow via Getty Images)
Cheryl And Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini's Wedding(08 of09)
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8. Only a handful of Cheryl's nearest and dearest knew anything about her plans to wed her boyfriend of three months, including her dad Garry Tweedy and her step dad, Anthony Leighton, but neither got an invite. (credit:Tim P. Whitby via Getty Images)
Cheryl And Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini's Wedding(09 of09)
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9. Since getting hitched, Cheryl is officially no longer known as Ms.Cole but the rather more sophis Madame Fernandez-Versini. Still no word on what she'll be doing about that 'Mrs.C' tattoo on her neck but we're keeping everything crossed for her new moniker to be inked all the way around her throat. Well, it's not like she doesn't love an in-your-face tattoo, is it? (credit:Instagram)