THE EX-FACTOR Six months after split Cheryl is looking much healthier with new man Liam Payne

A LOT can change in six months – and Cheryl proves just that as she’s been stepping out looking both healthier AND happier with boyfriend Liam Payne.

From facing the end of her marriage to restaurateur Jean-Bernard Fernandez at the end of last year, to beaming on the red carpet with Liam’s arm wrapped protectively around her, it’s been a journey and a half for the former Girls Aloud member.

Joining the 22-year-old One Direction singer at his sister’s wedding over the weekend, a demure Cheryl was all smiles as she arrived in a full-length, grey high-necked dress.

And in an uncharacteristic move for Cheryl – and perhaps to make sure she didn’t upstage the bride – she completed her outfit with low-key make-up and hair, simply pulling her brunette locks into a low ponytail.

But as she arrived at the wedding to see Ruth tie the knot with Tom Gibbens, the day marked her transformation over the last six months.

Half a year ago the star raised alarm bells as she appeared on The X Factor looking gaunt, with worried fans taking to Twitter to show their concern.

As she supported her act Reggie N Bollie on the ITV talent show’s final wearing a stunning red sequined gown, viewers voiced their fears for the 32-year-old’s health.

One wrote: “OMG blow the final please help Cheryl, she is such a beautiful young lady but looks so poorly & thin.

“Pls care for her.”

Another tweeted: “Cheryl needs professional help urgently – where are her friends and family? They need to get her help.”

But behind the scenes, Cheryl was hiding the breakdown of her 19-month marriage to the French businessman.


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