The ex-boyfriend of Leona Lewis has demanded a seven-figure sum from the singer for his part in her success, according to sources.

 

Lou Al-Chamaa, who is said to have filled in the popstar's X Factor application form, split with Lewis last month after a five-year relationship.

 

Al-Chamaa, who has known the star since she was 10 years old, now wants a £1.5 million pay-off despite the 'Run' singer already offering him their £600,000 house in Hackney, reports The Sun.

 

A friend said: "He believes he has played a huge role in Leona's success. They have been together for more than ten years and he has encouraged her to fulfil her potential. He believes he has the rights of a common-law husband.

 

"He even filled in her X Factor application form and believes he then played a huge role in her success - not only as her partner but also professionally within his new position in the music industry.

 

"He claims he owns a piece of some of her songs and should benefit financially. She has offered him their house in Hackney but he insists that is not enough. It looks like it could get messy.

 

"It's not like he is sitting at home in tears, though. The split was more on his terms and he is currently living it up in Miami."

 

Lewis and Al-Chamaa allegedly had a trial separation before they split

 

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a...re-pay-off.html

 

I really really hope this is not true :unsure:

I stopped reading when I saw "reports, The Sun". -_-

It's a piece of bullsh*t! Don't believe it.

 

From Lou's twitter:

 

Biggest pile of bull$h!t I have ever read.. News Papers should be banned..

I stopped reading when I saw "reports, The Sun". -_-

 

You should have stopped at "according to sources". :P

I knew it was bullshit as soon as I saw the title. Especially after it's been confirmed they want want to stay as friends. -_-

I didnt believe it either, but thought I'd post it anyway. I can't believe people can just make up total bull$h!t like this and get away with it!!

An Apology from the Sun newspaper to Lou

 

LOU AL-CHAMAA

 

Published: Today

We have been asked to make clear Lou Al-Chamaa, singer Leona Lewis’s ex-boyfriend, did not demand a seven-figure payoff from the singer as we reported on July 9. We are happy to set the record straight.

 

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/...-AL-CHAMAA.html?

 

Obviously was a lie.