Extra lately, Shakira opened up about her and Gerard’s cut up, declaring it was “extremely tough.”

“It is laborious to speak about it, particularly as a result of I am nonetheless going by means of it,” the 45-year-old instructed Elle in September. “And since I am within the public eye and since our separation will not be like a daily separation. And so, it has been powerful not just for me, but additionally for my children.”

Whereas Gerard has not publicly spoken out on their cut up since, he did seem to mock Shakira’s lyrics by declaring he had a deal made the place Casio could be the sponsor of his venture King’s League, per Individuals. Regardless of Gerard’s declare, Casio later issued an announcement, which, translated to English, denied “any settlement for this sponsorship or curiosity in making it occur.”