There’s been rumours over the last few weeks, but it seems we have confirmation that there’s going to be a new little One Direction-er born soon!

Liam Payne and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini (formerly Cheryl Cole) are expecting their first baby together, with Cheryl’s besite and former Girls Aloud singer Kimerly Walsh confirming the news to The Sunday People, “She’s really happy right now and she’ll be a brilliant mum.”

“She has loads of nieces and nephews, so she’s used to the madness of children. Both she and Nicola are naturally good with kids.”

Although there’s no word yet when the bub is due, both Cheryl and Liam are said to be ecstatic with the news.

Cheryl, 33, has been dating 23-year old Liam since late 2015 after the pair first met on X Factor when Liam was still a teen. However, Cheryl is still technically Married to French restaurateur Jean-Bernard and is currently seeking a divorce.

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