Cheryl’s agony over Bear’s teenage step-mum

Cheryl

by Charlotte Oliver |
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Cheryl worst nightmare as Liam wants Maya to meet Bear

She stepped out dressed to the nines last week in support of Kimberley Walsh, who was making her debut in Big The Musical.

But behind her beaming smile, Cheryl was filled with worry, amid revelations that ex-boyfriend Liam Payne has officially moved on, having recently gone public with new girlfriend Maya Henry. Worse still, as Liam hit the promo trail and spoke openly about his new relationship, we’re told he’s now hoping to introduce Maya to their two-year-old son Bear. And Cheryl’s not happy.

“Cheryl’s been worried by Liam’s relationship with Maya, and can’t believe that he now wants to settle down,” an insider close to the singer told heat magazine.

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“Although she hated his bachelor-like behaviour, it helped her understand why things didn’t work out between them. But it seems as though Liam’s found what he’s really been looking for. Maya is still so young at just 19, but she and Liam have apparently been talking about family plans, and Cheryl can’t help but feel hurt and upset by it.”

There’s no denying that, since they split 15 months ago, Liam’s been more active on the dating scene than Cheryl – most notably dating Naomi Campbell earlier this year. Despite only recently being pictured with Maya, he’s reportedly been seeing her for a few months, and last week spoke publicly about how “happy” she’s made him.

“She’s awesome,” the 26 year old said in an interview. “The difference with her [to other relationships] is she’s so relaxed, it helps me relax in a situation.”

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2002 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 19

Cheryl Tweedy made her debut with pop band Girls Aloud in November 2002, while rocking the crazy noughties Fashion Trends.

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2003 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 20

Cheryl (Tweedy) in her Girls Aloud days sporting the tomboy style tracks and sneakers.

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2003 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 20

Cheryl as part of Girls Aloud.

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2004 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 21

Cheryl slaying it in the tomboy baggy jeans and sneakers. And of cause the matching belt, top and earrings. And no outfit is complete 'till the pink sunnies come out.

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2004 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 21

Who else would look this good sitting in a chair on stage performing on stage in quarters and flip flops?

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2004 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 21

Ah yes, the not-so-invisible invisible bra straps that we all wore, especially with our little boob-tube tops.

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2004 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 21

The LBB tasseled dress with heels that we all of 3cm high.

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2005 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 22

With low cut jeans and crop top tees talking over fashion, Cheryl sure rocked this style!

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2005 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 22

Looking back on fashion, early naughties were an absolute shocker! That dark brown, not quite maxi, not quite knee length skirt with pointed shoes did not do the mint green satin corset any favours. We still love you, though, Cheryl!

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2005 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 22

Our girl Cheryl looking so happy, but oh dear! Looks like Girls Aloud girls were celebrating October fest... in July.

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2005 Cheryl Tweedy- Age 22

That a lot of pink! The Girls Aloud group performed for the T4 Poll Winters' Party Smash Hits show.

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2006 Cheryl Tweedy - Age 23

Cheryl arriving at the 2006 Alien Autopsy Premiere in an elegant evening coral dress, with a simple peep toe heel and shawl.

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2006 Cheryl Cole - Age 23

YES! The highlight days! Still beautiful as ever in that champagne silk wrap dress with ex-hubby Ashley Cole.

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2006 Cheryl Cole - Age 23

Cheryl means business at the movie premiere of 'It's A Boy Girl Thing' in support of Elton John's AIDS Foundation.

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2007 Cheryl Cole - Age 24

Back to her dark shoulder length locks, Cheryl poses for Girls Aloud's new single 'Sexy! No No No'. With the pain white sleeved low cut top, Cheryl teases us with that little smirk!

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2007 Cheryl Cole - Age 24

With her square cut dead straight locks, Cheryl plays the Sexy Librarian quite well! With that neutral lippy, giving just enough colour and her see through tank, we say YES to this look at the London Fashion week in '07.

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2007 Cheryl Cole - Age 24

Cheryl appeared in style to the 2007 Samsung Launch for their new F20 Purple phone along side her girl squad. Dressed it a navy blue, knee length, body-con dress, she absolutely killed this entrance! Loving the neck line on this one, Cheryl.

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2007 Cheryl Cole - Age 24

This stunner continues to stun us in a floor length sequined high neck dress at the 2007 British Red Cross Ball.

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2008 Cheryl Cole - Age 25

Arriving at the '08 Brit Awards, Cheryl sure stood out in that yellow piece and barbie pink lip colour, but WOW does that work! STUNNING!

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2008 Cheryl Cole - Age 25

Cheryl looked like she was in her element while walking the runway for the Fashion for Relief show during the London Fashion Week in '08. With a smile like that she definitely deserves the tiara!

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2008 Cheryl Cole - Age 25

Cheryl wore quite the statement piece to the Girls Aloud Book Signing in '08. Making sure she gabbed the eyes of fellow fans, the yellow and black tiger stripped dress entrusted with that bright pink belt aught to do it!

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2008 Cheryl Cole - Age 25

Cheryl Arriving at the National Television Awards wearing a a shoulder fall gown, with a pop of green down the bottom. This pin up hairstyle with the patterned chest and neck line is a win for sure!

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2008 Cheryl Cole - Age 25

It be safe to say that by now, Cheryl has become a pro at making entrances. With the full head of long full locks and that killer smile, Cheryl was sure to turn heads as she entered the Music Industry Trusts' Awards in '08.

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2009 Cheryl Cole - Age 26

From her music video 'Parachute' in 2009, Cheryl met Derek Hough and, although the pair didn't last, they sure look like they mean business. Especially in that dramatic layered black dress!

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2009 Cheryl Cole - Age 26

Once again slaying at another entrance, Cheryl stuns us by showing off her long toned legs in this white textured a line mini dress.

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2009 Cheryl Cole - Age 26

Cheryl sure showed us how she burlesques' while performing at the 2009 Brit awards.

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2010 Cheryl Cole - Age 27

Cheryl with X Factor co-hosts after taking out the award for Most Popular Talent Show in 2010.

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2010 Cheryl Cole - Age 27

Giving Tom Cruise a run for his money in these Aviators, Cheryl is looking hot as coming down those stairs at the 2010 Brit Awards!

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2010 Cheryl Cole - Age 27

Cheryl rocks super skinny white wash denim jeans with a leather sleepless jacket looking absolutely fab!

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2010 Cheryl Cole - Age 27

Cheryl performing songs from her first album as a solo artist at the opening of the Black Eyed Peas Concert in Dublin.

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2010 Cheryl Cole - Age 27

Oh Yes! Cheryl giving us a it of a tease with the super high leg split in a simple-statement white dress arriving at the Annual Cannes Film Festival in '10. Love Love Love.

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2011 Cheryl - Age 27

Sometimes simple is better, and Cheryl sure looked red hot arriving at the ELLE Style Awards in 2011.

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2011 Cheryl- 28th Birthday

Celebrating in style on her 28th Birthday! This layered dress with a matching neckline, Cheryl surely out-dressed anyone and everyone at her bash, and so she should!

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2011 Cheryl - Age 28

Cheryl nailed this colourful outfit at The X Factor.

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2012 Cheryl- Age 28

Like the fiery star she is, Cheryl paired this number well with the all red accessories as she walked the red carpet!

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2012 Cheryl - Age 28

Ah!! Those dimples! Who would fall involve with that.

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2012 Cheryl -Age 28

Cheryl showed off her physique in this two-piece set, with sparkle finishings.

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2013 Cheryl - Age 29

2013 saw the reunion of the Girls Aloud on their 'The Hits Tour 2013'.

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2014 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - Age 30

If anyone knows how to rock a Red Carpet, its Cheryl!

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2014 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - Age 30

Loving this more casual side of Cheryl. The tasseled jacked is a huge plus!

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2015 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - Age 31

Mid 2015, Cheryl posted a pic on her Insta wearing a 'MillyByMichelle' two piece. This flattering piece brings back memories of Yves Saint Laurent fall-winter collection in 1965 he the striped and blocked colours.

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2015 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - Age 31

Love this quirky do up and thigh high peep-toed leather boots. Right the way down to the black trimming on those winged sunnies.

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2015 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - Age 31

Forever turning heads, this lace tatted trail gown is just WOW!

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2015 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - Age 31

Paired with super high thigh high boots, this floral black mesh number is sexy, hot, diva-like and we like!

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2016 Cheryl - Age 32

This sequinned striped jumpsuit just screams powerful and successful!

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2016 Cheryl - Age 32

A more darker side to Cheryl, the perfect number for the Vogue 100 Gala Dinner in '16.

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2016 Cheryl - Age 33

Mum-to-be Cheryl sure has a glow to her smile at the Gold Obsession Party in 2016 where she would have been around 4 months pregnant at the time with Bear!

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2016 Cheryl - Age 33

Cheryl and then boyfriend Liam Payne cosy up.

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2017 Cheryl - Age 34

At the #GAME4GRENFELL charity event, Cheryl looked super casual and super hot all at once. Red lips to match those red high waist A-line trousers.

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2017 Cheryl - Age 34

In October of 2017, the mum of one walked the runway during the Le Defile L'Oreal Paris for the Womenswear Spring/Summer 2018 collection.

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2018 Cheryl - Aged 34

Putting rumours of a split behind them, Cheryl walked the red carpet at the BRIT Awards in a stunning LBD, accompanied with Liam Payne on her arm as they put on a very loved-up display.

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2018 Cheryl - Aged 35

After announcing her split from Liam Payne in July, Cheryl showed off her shorter hair as she promoted her brand new single 'Love Made Me Do It' in November 2018.

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2019 Cheryl - Aged 35

The former X Factor judge debuted another new look at the launch of new BBC show The Greatest Dancer in early 2019.

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2019 Cheryl - Aged 35

The Geordie princess decided to lighten her hair a bit in March 2019, oozing glamour at an awards show.

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He also went Insta-official by putting up a loved-up snap of them, and thanked her for, “Always keeping the smile on my face through all the stress, and making me realise how perfect my life really is.”

But according to our source, Cheryl’s most upset over Liam’s plans for the American teen to meet Bear, something that she’s banned his previous girlfriends from doing. This time, however, she feels it’s inevitable.

“Liam has asked Cheryl to give permission for Maya to spend time with Bear,” our insider reveals. “He’s assured her that he’s serious this time. She feels as though she really can’t say no, because Liam is asking politely, but it’s tearing her apart. She’s now paranoid that she’s eventually going to get pushed out of the picture where Liam is concerned, especially if he and Maya have children together. She also finds it unfair that Liam has had an easy ride and is now settling down into a new relationship. The truth is, Cheryl worries that they gave up on their relationship too early, instead of giving it another go and maybe having another baby.”

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Despite her concerns and tears, Cheryl, 36, put on a brave face last week, posing up a storm on Instagram alongside besties Kimberley and Nicola Roberts.

But as Liam lifted the lid further on their son, telling reporters about how he liked to spoil Bear with “a few naughty things” now and again, like chocolate and cookies, we’re told she’s missing the days when they were a happy family, and that she’s now feeling lonelier than ever.

“Cheryl’s trying to put herself first and shake off any feelings she has for Liam,” we’re told.

“As ever, her friends and family are rallying around her and encouraging her to get out more.

“She’s hoping that she’s going to find love by the end of the year, because she can’t take much more loneliness.”

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