Charlotte Church's ex-boyfriend made $500,000 last week, from selling his love affair with the singer to some British tabloids.

Steven Johnson, who dated Charlotte for a few months, made about $800,000 since he broke up with her, $500,000 only last week, when he sold their love story to two British tabloids, his father revealed.

"Steven does not feel guilty about taking this money," his father, George, told Wales on Sunday. "Charlotte has promoted her album on the back of Steve and told the Press what a bad boy he is.

"Steven has made about £400,000 since his split from Charlotte by speaking to the Press. He has used the money to buy a house and a recording studio in Cardiff Bay. He is now looking to buy another house with the £250,000 he earned last weekend.

"My son is not a money grabber. We gave Charlotte a rent-free home when she started dating Steven. The money Steven is now earning is compensating for the money he lost when he was going out with Charlotte and because of him losing work since the split.

"When Charlotte and Steven were together, they were offered £150,000 to tell their love story, but Charlotte did not want to do it. It was money down the drain. A lot of money went down the drain. This money is compensation for the work Steven has lost after being given a bad image.

"Charlotte's family says Steven is shameful for speaking out. But Charlotte has said some pretty shameful stuff about Steven. He has every right to tell his story."