John Legend was a 'modeliser' who tried to break up with Chrissy Teigen, according to Chrissy Teigen

Model delivers a glowing summary of her spouse in new interview

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In a cliche committed by many high-profile men (Leonardo DiCaprio, we're looking at you), John Legend was once a serial 'modeliser' - Chrissy Teigen’s words, not ours.

The couple who has spawned thousands of #goals hashtags and who are in danger of becoming more famous for their relationship than their careers had more humble beginnings, according to Teigen.

The Sports Illustrated model says the singer also tried to break up with her early on in their relationship, a revelation that came after telling Cosmopolitan he dated so many models she often finds herself working alongside them.

“I didn’t know it, but John used to be a notorious modeliser," she said. "To me, he was the sweetest teddy bear. What’s funny is that I get along with everyone he’s ever been with. I end up really liking them. After I see them, I’ll tell him, 'Oh, I was on-set with your ex today — it was fun!' ... It was before me, so it’s fine.”

“Early on in the relationship, I was on tour with him and he’d gotten sick. He was feeling really bummed and stressed out. He was like, 'I can’t be in a relationship right now.' That lasted for one day. Literally, a day. I knew it came from a place other than us not working ... I always joke, 'Remember when you tried to break up with me?' He’s like, 'Yes, sorry. Big mistake.'”