Cheryl made the first move on Liam Payne when they reconnected during 2014's season of The X Factor, with her 'tickling' him in order to get her flirt on, according to the Bedroom Floor singer.

The singer couldn't resist sharing a selfie on her page as she marked turning 35 on Saturday, while her boyfriend Liam Payne, 24, failed to publicly acknowledge the milestone.

The broadcaster, 53, ranted about the showbiz couple - who called it quits after two years of together on Sunday - and criticised celebrity relationships for not being 'honest'.

He and Cheryl, who confirmed their relationship in February 2016, announced their breakup on Sunday - 15 months after the birth of their son Bear.

She's been through the mill when it comes to her love life, with two failed marriages and her recent fresh split from the father of son Bear, Liam Payne.

Cheryl Tweedy has announced that she and boyfriend Liam Payne have split up. There’s a shock, says JAN MOIR as she says that celebrities should do more to stay together.

The singer, 35, put on a brave exterior as she posed next to GMB host Piers Morgan at Simon Cowell's star-studded Syco Victoria & Albert Museum in London on Monday night.

Cheryl Cole has split from One Direction star Liam Payne after two-and-a-half years. They have a 15-month-old son, Bear.

Simon Cowell, 58, is reportedly keen for Cheryl to appear on The X Factor as a performer, as she gears up to make her big return to music.

According to The Mirror, presenter Scarlett Moffatt, Corrie star Catherine Tyldesley and diver Tom Daley are tipped for the 2018 series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Liam Payne looked a little smug when he was pictured heading to the Global Radio studios in London on Monday. 

The One Direction singer, 24, and 18-year-old Maya Henry enjoyed a romantic date night at the exclusive Bulgari hotel in London, checking out within hours of each another.

Liam Payne has scrapped plans he had for his £5million mansion in Surrey while he was with Cheryl and is creating his 'ultimate bachelor pad with snooker room, gym and an indoor swimming pool

The singer will perform her upcoming single Love Made Me Do It and other tracks at Hits Radio Live at Manchester Arena on November 25, it was announced on Friday.

Shaun Smith, 51, from Basildon has transformed his flat into a huge shrine to the ex-Girls Aloud member using pictures, canvases, ceiling decorations and even a lifesize cardboard cut-out of the star.

Cheryl took inspiration from a Spice Girl during rehearsals for the live shows this week, as she pulled off Victoria Beckham's famous leg pose.

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The supermodel, 32, looked incredible as she showed off her jaw-dropping figure in a racy white lace underwear set.

The singer, 34, shot the speculation down after she was quizzed by her campates Jacqueline Jossa and Adele Roberts about her time in the chart-topping girl band.

They recently had to deny rumours that there was an ongoing feud amongst the band members.  But the star, 36, has shown a reminiscent side in a hilarious throwback post of Girls Aloud

Cheryl, 36, has revealed she plans to have 'at least' two more children as well as Bear, two, using fertility treatment. The Newcastle-born star said she was turning to the option as 'time is running out'.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley couldn't resist teasing her new M&S collection as she shared some sneak peek snaps of herself on Tuesday.

The war diary of Cheryl Cole's great-grandfather is amongst the millions of digital records that the National Archives in Kew, Surrey, which is currently closed amid the lockdown, will release online.

Brooks Koepka and Tommy Fleetwood will look to cement their places at the summit of the leaderboard on day two of The Open at Royal Portrush. Follow it all with JONATHAN SPENCER.

The former chancellor made an outspoken attack on the Prime Minister's chief adviser Dominic Cummings, accusing him of attempting to force through a no-deal Brexit.

Despite Project Fear predictions of huge job losses, a record 32.81 million people are in employment, up from 31.75 million in June 2016 when the EU referendum was held.

JACOB REES-MOGG: The stakes are unquestionably high in parliament for the next two weeks - and a six-month delay is expected for try and pursue remaining in the EU.

Emily Thornberry has compared the Liberal Democrats to the Taliban as she suggested the party's policy of cancelling Brexit without a second referendum is undemocratic.

Fed-up voters used the Twitter hashtag #bahhumbug to moan about the political clash coming in midst of Christmas parties and school nativity plays.

SIMON WALTERS: Brainbox Cummings holds Whitehall's army of Sir Humphrey-style mandarins in total contempt. He wants to replace them with a team of 'weirdos, misfits, true wild cards and artists.'

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Take a bow, Britain! We were entitled to congratulate the British people on their fortitude in resisting the threats and embellishments of Project Fear.

Alex, 30, revealed that she is pregnant with husband Servando Carrasco, 31 on October 23, and this week she flaunted her bump at a community sports event.

Morgan, 30, has been fighting for equal pay from the U.S. Soccer Federation. She said being pregnant for her daughter has reaffirmed her drive for equal pay.

Mohamed Salah had a laugh with the Liverpool Women Under 9's side as the injured star was quizzed on Scouse words and taught to dance.

Chelsea suffered a second defeat in three Premier League games with their 3-1 defeat to Everton. So with their transfer ban now lifted, where could Frank Lampard now look to invest?

Manchester City are considering a bid to sign Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake, but face competition from Chelsea who intend to bring their academy graduate back to Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool are one step away from making the Club World Cup final for the sixth time with Monterrey standing in their way. Sportsmail's Jordan Seward will provide LIVE UPDATES from Qatar.

David Beckham was among the crowd watching Liverpool take on Monterrey at the FIFA World Cup semi-finals in Qatar on Wednesday.

MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE KHALIFA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM: By the time it came to the 85th minute Jurgen Klopp had seen enough. So on came Firmino for Origi.

Champions League holders Liverpool overcame Monterrey 2-1 on December 18 thanks to Roberto Firmino's injury-time winner, before they went on to beat Flamengo in the final.

Buried within all of Jurgen Klopp's rant about the Africa Cup of Nations moving back to a January slot was one very simple but important modern truth: Money comes first, everything else follows.

Alex is seen in workout gear and rubs her bump for the camera in a new video. The 30-year-old said she plans to play in the 2020 Olympics in July and is still training to some degree.

Wenger wants a player to be deemed onside if any part of the body which can legitimately score a goal is level or behind the last defender - even if other parts of their body are beyond it. 

IAN LADYMAN: Lamenting this week of the passing of Harry Gregg, I found myself thinking about Sir Bobby Charlton and, in turn, the 1966 World Cup final.

As revealed by Sportsmail earlier this year, Gary O'Driscoll was offered the top medical job at Liverpool after their head doctor Andrew Massey took up a role with FIFA.

Gareth Bale is among a number of footballers hoping to raise funds to fight against coronavirus by playing a series of competitive matches in the video game FIFA 20.

MIKE KEEGAN: The global game's governing body has recognised the current coronavirus crisis as a 'force majeure' - an unforeseen circumstance that prevents a contract from being fulfilled.

Alex, 30, is expecting a daughter with her husband Servando Carrasco, 31, in April.She is scared by reports that partners are being banned from delivery rooms during the pandemic.

FIFPRO has been part of working groups set up by European football's governing body UEFA and world governing body FIFA to look at the issue of player contracts which normally end on June 30.