Niall Horan jokes Liam Payne ‘did well’ with finding Cheryl

Horan said he has yet to meet the couple's baby boy
Happy: Niall Horan talks Liam Payne and Cheryl
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Emma Powell4 May 2017
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Niall Horan has congratulated Liam Payne for wooing Cheryl.

Horan, 23, described the former Girls Aloud singer as “beautiful” and joked that Payne “did well”.

Recalling the moment he found out that they were dating, Horan said: “I was happy for him. She’s one of the most beautiful women in the country so he did well there as far as I’m concerned.

“She’s a lovely girl, he’s a lovely guy and now they’ve got a baby and it’s great.”

Proud parents: Liam Payne and Cheryl
Dave Benett

Horan - who recently announced he has quit Simon Cowell's record label - revealed he has yet to meet their new born son, but insisted he has his “presents ready” for when he does.

Cheryl and Payne welcomed their first child on March 22.

They announced the arrival on their Instagram accounts where they both shared a picture of Payne holding his son.

The celebrity couple appeared to confirm they have called their child Bear after survival expert Bear Grylls tweeted: “Great choice! Love & blessings to you guys as you start on the greatest adventure...”

Payne replied: “Thanks man hope he grows with an ounce of your courage! You’re a boss (sic).”

The post sparked a flurry of funny tweets with some sharing images of Payne holding a teddy bear while another Photoshopped image showed Stephen Bear being cradled by Cheryl and Payne.

Cheryl - In pictures

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