Charlotte, NC, United States (AHN) -- The married man at the center of Fantasia Barrino's affair scandal has defended the "American Idol" champ. Antwaun Cook has spoken up about her alleged involvement in the failure of his marriage with wife Paula Cook.

Paula claims Fantasia was the reason why she and Antwaun are divorcing, adding that the singer even made sex videos with her husband.

Although Fantasia denied the allegation, her lawyer is prepping up for a possible lawsuit Paula might file against her for being the other woman in their marriage.

But Antwaun says his affair with Fantasia began after he separated from Paula.

His lawyer Nicole Sodoma said in a statement, "Antwaun would be remiss not to address the criticism and judgment he has received. He knew Fantasia Barrino but the failure of his marriage can in no way be blamed on anyone except the two people that were a part of the union - Paula and Antwaun."

The statement added that they although the couple "expected their marriage to stand the test of time," just like many marriages, "it did not turn out as planned. In late summer 2009, after years of discussion, the parties separated with the intention of no longer being married."

Paula has a different opinion, however. She stated in court documents they they split on June 16 this year.

Fantasia and Antwaun were spotted having an intimate conversation at a park near her North Carolina home, just a day after she was released from the hospital for overdosing on aspirin and a sleep aid. A camera crew, believed to be working for her reality show, filmed their encounter.

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