Liam Payne says Cheryl's his dream girl'

One Direction singer Liam Payne has finally spoken in public about his girlfriend Cheryl, with the singer calling the 33-year-old pop star his “dream girl”. Speaking with Rollercoaster, Liam, 23, said, “Obviously I have the most beautiful girlfriend in the world and she’s absolutely amazing. She’s been my dream girl since I was younger. She’s so ace.”

He also acknowledged their age difference, reportedly saying, “She is a wonderful, wonderful person and it’s amazing to have someone who can relate to so much of things — someone who’s taken greater steps than me. Her solo career was amazing. She’s been in the industry for 14 years now.” Cheryl is also pregnant with their baby, and the two are expected to become parents in the next few months.