Fans think THIS is the moment Cheryl and Liam Payne ‘fell in love’ at last year’s X Factor final
The pair were videoed dancing together after Louisa Johnson was crowned the winner
RUMOURS have been swirling for almost a year about how Liam Payne and Cheryl first got together.
But now a new video has emerged of the couple dancing together and fans are convinced this is proof that romance began at the X Factor final last year.
The grainy clip, which was leaked on Twitter, shows the duo dancing together after Louisa Johnson won the talent competition year.
The night also marked the last time One Direction performed together on the show before taking a break.
Cheryl can be seen wearing a strapless red gown and dancing with Liam to Jason Derulo’s Talk Dirty To Me at the Wembley Arena.
The couple, who are expecting their first child together, went public with their romance in February but fans are now convinced this was the first time sparks flew between the pair.
In the clip Liam and Cheryl are dancing behind the judges' table and as the 1D hunk goes to leave he touches Cheryl's arm and she reciprocates as he walks away.
The pair have yet to confirm their pregnancy but that hasn't stopped other celebs giving their opinion, most recently her former co-judge Louis Walsh.
The 64-year-old enraged Liam, 23, when he told a journalist to “f**k off” when questioned about Cheryl, 33 – however despite Liam’s harsh words, Louis has nothing but love for the pair who are expecting a baby.
Speaking to The Daily Star, Louis said: “I think Cheryl and Liam starting a family will make her really happy. I honestly think she deserves to be happy.
“And I think this will make her happy over and above what her career does.”
Putting Liam’s scathing attack behind him, the Irishman even complimented the singer.
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“Liam’s a nice guy. I have nothing bad to say about them.”
And the love didn’t end there – Louis went on to respect Cheryl’s career, despite being cutting about her singing talents in the past.
“I don’t think being a mum will affect her career at all if she doesn’t want it to. It’s never too late. I only wish her the best.”
The drama kicked off last Thursday night when X Factor judge told the reporter to “f**k off” during a press call for the show’s big final this weekend when they asked about the possibility of the Girls Aloud singer returning to the judging panel.
Louis made the shocking comment while stood alongside his one remaining act, boyband 5 After Midnight, and the One Direction star was far from impressed by the example he was setting to the trio.
Taking to Twitter on Thursday night, Liam wrote: “Congratulations Louis Walsh for setting the worst example on handling media for his band who are about to step into a very hard industry.
“Maybe it’s about time you realise it’s not all about you and shut the f**k up for once, let them speak”.
Liam's outburst came after a journalist asked Louis what his reaction would be if show boss Simon Cowell invited Cheryl - who is currently pregnant with the One Direction star's baby - back to the judging panel.
Clearly infuriated by the question about the 33-year-old - who has appeared on The X Factor on and off since 2008 - Louis replied: "Well Simon wouldn't invite Cheryl back because we have Nicole.
"We have Nicole and Sharon, we don't need another girl.
"So go and f**k off now!"
As the star stood alongside the boyband, he playfully slapped at the reporter before adding: "No silly questions, seriously. It's not about Cheryl. Don't be stupid, man."
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