A spokesperson for the former ‘X Factor’ judge has confirmed (via The Telegraph) that the pair were granted a decree nisi at the Central Family Court in London on Thursday (20 October) morning.
“Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini have today obtained a decree nisi in their divorce proceedings,” her rep said.
“No further comment will be made and they ask for their privacy to be respected.”
Cheryl is not believed to have been present for the hearing, which is said to have lasted just a few minutes.
Earlier this week, it was suggested the two had made an official announcement, when ‘Congratulations Liam’ trended on Twitter, though fans quickly realised this was actually because he had signed a new recording contract.
Cheryl was previously married to footballer Ashley Cole from 2006 to 2010, but divorced after numerous reports of his infidelity.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Cheryl Fernandez-Versini attends the BRIT Awards 2016 at The O2 Arena on February 24, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Luca Teuchmann/WireImage) (credit:Luca Teuchmann via Getty Images)