Cheryl Cole Liam Payne

Cheryl Cole and Liam Payne: A Timeline of Their Relationship

From X Factor to Heartbreak: A Look Back

Cheryl Cole and Liam Payne's relationship has been one of the most talked-about in the entertainment industry.

The pair first met in 2008 when Payne auditioned for The X Factor, where Cole was a judge.

A Whirlwind Romance

Despite their 10-year age difference, Cole and Payne began dating in 2016 and quickly became one of the most high-profile couples in the UK.

They welcomed their son, Bear, in 2017, but their relationship hit a rough patch in 2018 and they announced their split in 2019.

Co-Parenting and Moving On

Cole and Payne have remained amicable co-parents, and have both moved on to new relationships.

Cole is now dating former One Direction bandmate Niall Horan, while Payne has been linked to model Maya Henry.