Fed: Kylie says leave Olli alone

AAP General News (Australia)
02-12-2007
Fed: Kylie says leave Olli alone

SYDNEY, Feb 12 AAP - Kylie Minogue has urged fans to ease up on her former actor lover
Olivier Martinez, who has been labelled a love rat in the wake of the glamour couple's
split.

In a statement on her website, www.kylie.com the 39-year-old pop princess labelled
as unfair the media treatment of their break-up announced last week.

"As for the treatment Olivier has received of late, I can only reiterate that he simply
does not deserve the kind of harassment or vitriol to which he has been subjected," a
note signed Love Kylie said.

"For someone whom I have enormous love and respect, and communicate with, it is so
grossly unfair: to demonise an honest man."

Martinez and Minogue released a joint statement last week announcing they were no longer
an item and hit out at accusations that Martinez had been unfaithful during their four-year
relationship.

The Australian singer also praised Frenchman Martinez for the support he gave her after
she was diagnosed with breast cancer in mid-2005.

"He didn't hesitate in cancelling work and putting projects on hold so he could be
with me. He's the most honourable man I have ever met," she said.

In the latest statement, she reiterates her feelings.

"I would ask of you, my fans, to show your support for both Olli and myself as a separation
is never easy," she wrote.

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