“I’m incredibly happy to welcome our new baby boy into the world, it’s a moment that I will never forget for the rest of my life and my favourite memory I have so far. “My close friends and family know there are very few times when I’m left speechless… wow!” the One Direction alum captioned an Instagram photo with his newborn son in March 2017. The former Girls Aloud performer and Payne began dating in February 2015, nearly two years before Cole confirmed her pregnancy. Teamwork makes the dream work! Though Cheryl Coleand Liam Payne’s romance did not pan out, they’ve remained dedicated coparents to their son, Bear.