'Happy': Shirtless Liam Payne CONFIRMS he is dating Cheryl as he posts loved-up picture of them lying down together
Shirtless Liam Payne has CONFIRMED he is dating Cheryl Fernandez-Versini after posting a picture of them lying down together in what appears to be a bed or a sofa.
The One Direction star, 22, changed his Instagram profile picture to a selfie of the two of them on Sunday, changing his profile bio to say, 'Happy.'
While 1D singer Liam is wearing little, Cheryl, 32, wears a striped top as she poses with her signature V-sign across her face.
It's ON! Shirtless Liam Payne has CONFIRMED he is dating Cheryl Fernandez-Versini after picture of them in bed together
The snap comes after pair were said to have been pictured shopping in Tesco together, according to The Mirror.
A fan is said to have caught the couple browsing the aisles at midnight in the Guildford branch, although they were only pictured from behind.
It does seem unlikely one of the biggest pop stars in the world would be pushing his own trolley let alone picking up some kitty food with his new girlfriend.
Fans were left stunned after reports claimed and Liam have been enjoying a secret three-month romance.
Now video footage from The X Factor final in December appears to show the rumoured lovebirds becoming locked in a close clinch following One Direction's swansong performance on the ITV show prior to their indefinite hiatus.
The hitmaker, a decade older than her rumoured-beau, reached out to the handsome singer in the clip, who gives her a lingering kiss on the cheek while holding her waist.
Up close and personal: Video footage from The X Factor final in December appears to show Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Liam Payne becoming locked in a close clinch
In the video, Cheryl, whose new romance was first reported on Saturday in The Sun, rose from her perch on the judging panel, where she sported a flirty red gown, to warmly greet Liam.
The Wolverhampton-born hunk, wearing a tan coloured suit, is seen reaching out to his rumoured new flame, before placing his hands on her lower-back to embrace her.
He planted a lingering kiss on the Fight For This Love singer's cheek before the pair appear to exchange a brief conversation, in which Liam keeps his hands on Cheryl's hips.
In the same video, fellow judges Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw are seen embracing Liam's bandmate Harry Styles, yet the rumoured-lovebirds maintain a safe distance to exchange their greetings.
Kiss, kiss: The 32-year-old hitmaker, a decade older than her rumoured-beau, reached out to the handsome singer in the clip, who gives her a lingering kiss on the cheek while holding her waist
Holding on tight: The Wolverhampton-born hunk, wearing a tan coloured suit, is seen reaching out to his rumoured new flame, before placing his hands on her lower-back to embrace her
The cheeky clip, comes after fresh details of the relationship between Cheryl and Liam continue to surface - including new reports they sealed their romance with a holiday to the Maldives, earlier this month.
In a report by The Mirror, it's claimed that the pair jetted-off to a remote island for a private break, early February...as Cheryl's marriage to Jean-Bernard began to publicly collapse.
They detail how the pair 'went on holiday together to a private Caribbean resort' - allegedly, after she spoke openly about her marriage woes.
It comes just three weeks after Cheryl posted a snap of herself in Barbados, where she looked decidedly elated. She captioned the image with: 'Take me back to last Sunday. What a day!!!'.
The start of something new? Cheryl and Liam's hot new romance was first reported by The Sun newspaper on Saturday, which claimed the pair had been dating since December after getting reacquainted at The X Factor final (pictured centre at the show)
Lady in red: In the video, Cheryl, whose new romance was first reported on Saturday in The Sun , rose from her perch on the judging panel, where she sported a flirty red gown, to warmly greet Liam
Reach out: Cheryl offered a warm embrace to her approaching beau
The figure of a man can be seen in the reflection of her designer sunglasses, although it's not clear who he is.
The insider said: 'With Liam it’s just completely relaxed. They’ve come from the same place and totally understand each other and the pressures each of them has, so there is no need to put on a front.
'Of course they have known each other for a long time, and always got on very well, but it was only in December that they began talking of getting together.
'It’s early days and who knows exactly what will happen, but her family are happy for her and she’s enjoying herself.'
Vacation? It comes just three weeks after Cheryl posted a snap of herself in Barbados, where she looked decidedly elated. She captioned the image with: 'Take me back to last Sunday. What a day!!!'
Who's the lucky girl? The latest development comes after it seemed the 1D star couldn't resist sending a cryptic cheeky Valentine's message to his rumoured new girlfriend two weeks ago
The latest development comes after it seemed the 1D star couldn't resist sending a cryptic cheeky Valentine's message to his rumoured new girlfriend two weeks ago.
The heart-throb addressed a mystery woman as he posted a single red rose on his Instagram account. He added several emoticons, including a wink, blowing a kiss and a lovestruck emoji.
At the time, 1D fans probably assumed it was a general sweet message for them, but it now takes on a whole new meaning following news of his romance with Cheryl.
Cheryl and Liam's hot new romance was first reported by The Sun newspaper, which claimed the pair had been dating since December after getting reacquainted at The X Factor final.
The end? In a report by The Mirror , it's claimed that the pair jetted-off to a remote island for a private break, early February...as Cheryl's marriage to Jean-Bernard (pictured) began to publicly collapse
A friend of the pair told the newspaper: 'Cheryl and Liam are in a relationship. It was unexpected but they’ve both made each other incredibly happy.
'They’ve always got on well and share many of the same interests, but there was never anything romantic between them in the past.
'Their relationship developed very quickly in December after the X Factor final where One Direction gave their final performance before starting their hiatus. Liam is madly in love. This is the real deal.'
Links have also been drawn by the fact Liam has a rose tattoo on his hand, first revealed in December - which looks strikingly similar to Cheryl's body art on her lower back.
The pair famously met when Liam auditioned on The X Factor in 2008 - while Cheryl, 10 years his senior, was a judge and he was just 14.
He didn't get through, but returned in 2010 as a 16-year-old and progressed through to judges' houses, eventually being chosen to join One Direction.
Rose tinted glasses: Links have also been drawn by the fact Liam has a rose tattoo on his hand, first revealed in December - which looks strikingly similar to Cheryl's body art on her lower back
The start... The pair famously met when Liam auditioned on The X Factor in 2008 - while Cheryl, 10 years his senior, was a judge and he was just 14
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