Kylie Minogue’s ex-boyfriend today accepted undisclosed libel damages over a Sun newspaper claim that he had cheated on her during their long-term relationship.

French-born actor and model Olivier Martinez suffered considerable embarrassment, distress and harm to his personal reputation as a result of the article which appeared November 2007, his solicitor, Chris Scott, told the High Court.

Scott told Mr Justice Eady the allegation, which was denied by both the actor and Ms Minogue, was not put to Martinez before publication.