On the last day of February in 2016, Liam and Cheryl made their relationship public when Liam updated his social media photos to this cute snap. looks like I've got the big guy to compete with now ‍♂️'. by William Marriott | Posted on 16 10 2019 Liam Payne has said he split from ex-girlfriend, and mother to his child, Cheryl, way before they publicly announced they had separated. The couple made their second red carpet appearance in just one month when they appeared at the Cannes Film Festival. It's official - Cheryl and Liam are having a baby! News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Cheryl's divorce from her ex-husband Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini was finalised, with the former couple being granted a 'quickie divorce'. But importantly they both seemed very happy over here and very relaxed. After months of speculation, Cheryl and Liam confirmed to the world that they've welcomed a baby boy called Bear Grey Payne. The way he looks at you says it all. Cheryl and Liam made their first public appearance together in March 2016. After months of staying out of the public eye, Cheryl shared a cute photo of herself and Liam enjoying a date night without baby Bear. Bear is our world and we ask that you respect his privacy as we navigate our way through this together. Payne posted an almost identical message to his 33m followers on Twitter. Shutting down split rumours, the couple attended The BRIT Awards 2018 together, putting on a very loved up display on the red carpet. Cheryl sent fans into meltdown when she appeared to be wearing an engagement ring on her ring finger as she met Prince Charles. View our online Press Pack. Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers around the world. A source said: “He still cares for her and she cares for him. “What I’ve learnt about being a dad is how hard it is to be a mum and she hasn’t had any help from anybody and she’s done it all herself.”. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Video. Releasing a joint statement on Twitter, it read, 'We are sad to announce that we are going our separate ways. Following the end of her second marriage, the star, who was born Cheryl Tweedy, said she wanted to be known just by her first name. We still have so much love for each other as a family. She wrote, 'Happy 1st Father's Day Liam.. You are the most amazing daddy and the best example for our son. Gazing into each other's eyes, the couple looked more loved up than ever. ICYMI: The puppy born green and other curiosities. The singer, who performed at Hits Radio Live in Manchester on Sunday 25th November, has opened up about what went wrong in the relationship, admitting to the Sunday Times' Style Magazine that Liam wanted to 'settle down'. Last year, Liam, admitted Cheryl had taken on most of the childcare duties while he was working away on new music in LA. It's been a tough decision for us to make. Bear is our world and we ask that you respect his privacy as we navigate our way through this together.' ICYMI: The puppy born green and other curiosities. Liam fueled the pregnancy rumours even further when he changed his Instagram bio to read, 'The luckiest man alive'. Simply download our app from your phone’s app store or listen on DAB Digital Radio UK, on Freeview Channel 716 or online at heatradio.com and at heatworld.com. 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US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden? Win or lose, Trump has already changed the world, Attack on Kabul education centre kills 18. A source said in February: “There’s a big age gap between them. Liam Payne admits relationship 'struggles' with Cheryl, Could blood plasma help treat coronavirus? Video, ICYMI: The puppy born green and other curiosities, 'It's devastating... watching my community burn' Video, 'It's devastating... watching my community burn', Brothers play tabla to the BBC theme tune. Bear is our world and we ask that you respect his privacy as we navigate our way through this together. Liam spent a lot of time in America as he promoted his solo music, leaving Cheryl and Bear at home. After not attending The BRIT Awards in 2017, Cheryl seemed to confirm her pregnancy once and for all when she posed in a photo holding her large bump for a new L'Oreal campaign. We’re on all the smart speakers too, just say “play heat Radio". The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. [sic]. Cheryl made the decision to leave her long coat open as she 'showed off' her small baby bump to fans and press. Cheryl’s 10-year age gap over Liam, 24, is also believed to have made things increasingly difficult for the pair. Video, Composer with dementia meets students he inspired. They posted a message on social media that read: "We are sad to announce that we are going our separate ways. The former Girls Aloud star split from boyfriend Liam Payne after two-and-a-half-years - here's the reason why. But friends insisted the pair would remain close friends and continue to parent their one-year-old son Bear together. Is this proof that Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson are getting back together? After months of speculation, Cheryl and Liam confirmed to the world that they've welcomed a baby boy called Bear Grey Payne. They're like two little chipmunks madly in love. A bizarre report in the Daily Star claimed that the couple broke up after clashing over Liam's obsession with video games. In March, Payne admitted he and Cheryl had relationship "struggles", amid tabloid press reports about their life together. He wrote, 'I miss you!...the things you make me do home soon!'. As Liam started to release his debut solo music, including songs like 'Strip That Down', 'Get Low' and 'Bedroom Floor', Cheryl couldn't resist gushing about her man's handsome looks. VideoThe three-year-old orphaned by war, Composer with dementia meets students he inspired. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Cheryl's relationship with the star began after her divorce from French restaurateur Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini in 2016. [sic]. Despite rumours circulating that the pair could be dating, Cheryl and Liam walked the BRITs red carpet separately in 2016. Could blood plasma help treat coronavirus? And just to show that they are still friends, Liam showed his support for Cheryl last Friday when she released her new single. Cheryl and Liam Payne have split after two-and-a-half-years together Credit: Getty - Contributor Why have Cheryl and Liam split Cheryl and Liam announced their split on Sunday, July 1, 2018. But what caused their split, and what have the two singers said about raising their child? I mean come onnnn '. It's been a tough decision for us to make. Cheryl and I are sad to announce that we are going our separate ways. Meanwhile, despite many thinking Cheryl's feisty new single was aimed at her ex, the former Girls Aloud singer firmly shut down those reports, admitting all of her new material was completed before the pair even split. A source told The Sun: “Both Cheryl and Liam have successful careers that take a lot of time, which didn’t always make things easy. VideoCould blood plasma help treat coronavirus? "I think you're really cute". She then went on to launch a solo career and became a judge on The X Factor in 2008. There were ups and downs for a long time.”. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. There were ups and downs for a long time.”. After two years together, on Sunday 1st July both Cheryl and Liam announced they had split. Breaking her social media silence for the first time since welcoming baby Bear, Cheryl uploaded a snap of Liam to wish him a Happy Father's Day. Representatives for the couple later explained Cheryl's choice of jewellery was simply 'costume jewellery'. © 2020 BBC. 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They confirmed the split on social media, saying they were "sad" and it had been a "tough decision to make", adding: "We still have so much love for each other as a family". They have a baby together. It's believed Cheryl and Liam split because of their hectic careers - and Liam's burgeoning efforts as a solo artist - had come between the pair. If your favourite music icons are the Spice Girls and your favourite Ks are Kylie and the Kardashians, you need heat Radio in your life! We still have so much love for each other as a family. 845898), ©Cheryl and Liam Payne © Rex/Shuttershock. Literally they were so cute. Despite the split, Cheryl and Liam vowed to remain on good terms for the sake of their son. Revealing he was born on Wednesday 22nd March, Cheryl wrote, 'Liam and I became parents to an incredibly beautiful, healthy … Video, Brothers play tabla to the BBC theme tune, The three-year-old orphaned by war. 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