Factor when Liam Payne auditioned on the show and the two went on to develop a relationship much later as well.

Referencing her previous relationships which include ex-husband Ashley Cole, Cheryl told The Sunday Times’ Style magazine that Liam Payne “is the only man who has ever been faithful”. Cheryl Cole appeared nonchalant when speaking about her split with Liam, saying she had found the “man of her dreams” - their son Bear.

Liam Payne and Cheryl's romance sparked a decade after meeting on The X Factor, and they went on to welcome a son called Bear before announcing their split in 2018

And I feel like that's where I got to in my last relationship." Look back at Liam Payne's relationships before his tragic and untimely passing. Payne dated X Factor dancer Danielle Peazer, who was five years his senior,

Former One Direction star Liam Payne has sadly passed away after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, where he was holidaying with partner Kate Cassidy. He was just 31 years old. Tributes have been pouring in since the news broke about the star's death. He leaves behind a young son shared with Girls Aloud popstar Cheryl.

Cheryl Cole, Liam Payne’s ex and mother of his only child, has shared her thoughts on the shocking death of the former One Direction singer. Cole posted a touching throwback image of Liam alongside their then-newborn son,

Cheryl Cole shared an old black and white photo of Liam Payne and baby Bear lying side by side on the bed. See her post here.

A couple days after Liam Payne's death, his ex Cheryl Cole posted a note calling out how harmful coverage of the event will affect their son Bear.