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Liam Payne gushes over 'fantastic' new girlfriend as ex Cheryl gets festive with Bear

Liam Payne is loved-up and loving life with his new beau, as ex Cheryl enjoys Christmas with their son Beau ahead of her big comeback next year.

The former One Direction singer, 29, has been publicly gushing over American Kate Cassidy on Instagram, as the blonde beauty shares cute snaps of Liam joining her for a night out with her pals.

Liam and Kate went public with their romance over the Halloween period - stepping out in London together dressed as former 90s couple Pamela Anderson and Motley Crue rocker Tommy Lee.

The hot new couple looked smitten with one another as they left the lavish Mayfair club together in the early hours of the morning, after watching a steamy burlesque show.

Dad-of-one Liam Payne is super loved-up with his new girlfriend (Samir Hussein/WireImage)
The star and Kate Cassidy went public with their relationship over Halloween (instagram.com/kateecass)

At the time, Kate was described as 'a wild girl' by a source reportedly close to the pair, as Liam moved on from Aliana Mawla, 24, just months after going official with the US model earlier this year.

Sources also claim Kate is from New Jersey and went to top university Charleston in South Carolina, but has a British dad and have been living in England for the last couple of months.

Kate made things Instagram Official with Liam earlier this month, as he gushed over a snap she shared of them both posing together on a red carpet.

Kate and Liam posed for some pictures together before heading out last night (kateecass/Instagram)
Kate is American but has been living in London over recent years (instagram.com/kateecass)

"Who is that lucky lucky dashing young man next to you?" Liam commented underneath his girlfriend's post on December 7.

He added: "Nah seriously you look fantastic I coulda just told you that as your on the sofa next to me but you know tech and phones n stuff."

On Thursday, Kate took to her Instagram Stories to share a sweet insight into their relationship, as the couple prepared to head out with her friends for a meal.

The American and the What Makes You Beautiful singer posed in the mirror together for a picture, before the former X Factor star joked around and pulled a funny face for his beau.

Liam has enjoyed a number of romances since splitting from Cheryl in 2018 (Getty)
The star is said to have struck up his romance with current beau Kate over the summer this year (instagram.com/kateecass)

Over on his own Instagram account, Liam then shared footage of himself and several women in a car heading out to a restaurant - shouting "shots" ahead of their meal.

The 29-year-old singer went on to poke fun at one of his female companions as they dined at a swanky-looking restaurant - ribbing his pal as she shared a story with their table.

Liam's latest outing follows the singer admitting yesterday he was 'forever crashing girls' night' during another festive celebration, as ex Cheryl delighted fans thanks to sharing an ultra rare snap of her and ex Liam's young son, Bear.

The Girls Aloud singer, 39, treated her son to a ultimate Christmas experience with a trip to Lapland UK as she teamed up with bandmate Kimberley Walsh for the memorable outing.

The former couple announced Cheryl's pregnancy shortly after going public with their romance (Getty Images Europe)
Cheryl recently shared a sweet snap of their son Bear, five, at a Christmas event this week (cherylofficial /Instagram)

Cheryl and Liam announced the end of their romance in June 2018 - just weeks on from son Bear celebrating his first birthday.

The Fight For This Love singer hasn't publicly dated anyone since splitting from Liam, but is seemingly focusing on her career as she prepares for her comeback next year.

At the start of this month, the 39-year-old was announced as the latest celebrity to bag a role in the West End production of a role in 2.22 A Ghost Story.

The mum-of-one will be treading the boards from January next year in the spooky show, which has already starred the likes of Lily Allen and Laura Whitmore.

Cheryl, who will be taking over the role of Jenny from former Love Island host Laura, told her fans on Instagram: "This is a totally new experience for me.

"I'm so excited to be starring in the west end thriller @222 ghoststory! I will be playing the role of Jenny from January - April!

"I went to see the show with the previous cast and LOVED IT! It is a totally new and exciting experience for me so if you're looking for a fun night out and some entertainment in your new year, tickets are available now."

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