Tuesday, 20 February 2018

'Are you and Liam OK?' The awkward moment Cheryl bites back as she's quizzed about Payne split rumours at Trust Centre launch in Newcastle

  • The 34-year-old set up the charity in 2015, in association with The Prince's Trust, in a bid to help disadvantaged youngsters in her native Newcastle 
  • Shortly before the launch, she has been hit with rumours of strife in her romance with Liam Payne, with whom she shares 11-month-old son Bear
  • Speaking at the launch, Cheryl insisted she was not 'frustrated' by the claims and was determined to focus solely on the launch rather than the headlines 
  • She branded her partnership with The Prince's Trust 'the perfect marriage', while bosses described the star as their 'Angel Of The North' ambassador
  • Cheryl hit back when she was quizzed about rumours she was splitting from Liam Payne at the launch of Cheryl's Trust Centre in Newcastle on Tuesday. 
    The 34-year-old was taking selfies with fans outside  when she was asked: 'Are you and Liam OK?,' just a short while after deflecting questions about her personal life.
    Having been put on the spot, she said: 'Yeah, we're great. Are you OK?'
    Speaking live on BBC Breakfast earlier, the pop star unveiled the new state-of-the-art centre, launched in collaboration with The Prince's Trust, before insisting she would not let the claims 'frustrate' her or steal focus from the long-awaited launch.
    Looking overjoyed at the prospect of the opening, Cheryl was glowing while sporting a low-key yet stylish ensemble comprising of a blue polo-neck, camel coat and complementary buckled boots.

    Visibly irked: Having been put on the spot, Cheryl responded: 'Yeah, we're great. Are you OK?' 

    Visibly irked: Having been put on the spot, Cheryl responded: 'Yeah, we're great. Are you OK?'


    Keeping her head down: Cheryl appeared irritated and perhaps a little upset as she got back to meeting her fans

    Keeping her head down: Cheryl appeared irritated and perhaps a little upset as she got back to meeting her fans


    Shortly after Cheryl focused on her charity work, Liam broke his social media silence about their relationship to show his support, writing on an image she posted. 
    He typed: 'Very proud of you! How you find the time to do this I'll never know.
    'Over many years you've put all this together and put your heart into such a great cause! I hope one day I can do the same.'

    Doing good: Cheryl delightedly opened the doors to the new Cheryl’s Trust Centre in her native NewcastleGreeting the fans! The 34-year-old songstress was glowing as she arrived at the centre while sporting a stylish camel coat with a light blue polo neck as she prepared to join fellow patrons, benefactors and young people benefiting from the centre

    Doing good: Cheryl delightedly opened the doors to the new Cheryl’s Trust Centre in her native Newcastle


    Trouble? Speaking live on BBC Breakfast, she unveiled the new state-of-the-art centre, in collaboration with The Prince's Trust, before insisting she would not let the claims 'frustrate' her or steal focus from the long-awaited launch

    Trouble? Speaking live on BBC Breakfast, she unveiled the new state-of-the-art centre, in collaboration with The Prince's Trust, before insisting she would not let the claims 'frustrate' her or steal focus from the long-awaited launch


    Following days of speculation over her relationship, BBC presenter Dan Walker touched upon her personal life however a slightly frosty Cheryl appeared keen to deflect discussion away from the intricacies of her high-profile romance. 
    The Fight For This Love hitmaker told the breakfast host: '(Talk of my personal life) is not frustrating. It doesn't bother me at all as my focus is solely on this and I've waited seven years and none of that matters - this is most important to me.'
    Shortly before her appearance, Liam insisted he was 'not fully settled down' as he has been hopping around the world with his solo career - following claims he has sought legal advice as friends claim he could split from Cheryl in weeks. 

    Chilled out: Cheryl kicked back within the centre while she lived it up with the teens during her live-stream on MTV's Instagram stories 

    Chilled out: Cheryl kicked back within the centre while she lived it up with the teens during her live-stream on MTV's Instagram stories 


    Doing her best: During her pregnancy in November 2016, Cheryl joined boyfriend Liam at the at the Fayre of St James's hosted by Quintessentially Foundation and the Crown Estate in aid of her trust (pictured at the event) yet he was absent at Tuesday's event

    Doing her best: During her pregnancy in November 2016, Cheryl joined boyfriend Liam at the at the Fayre of St James's hosted by Quintessentially Foundation and the Crown Estate in aid of her trust (pictured at the event) yet he was absent at Tuesday's event


    The launch comes amid claims Liam has sought legal advice as friends claim he could split from Cheryl in weeks. The couple, who are not married but have Bear, and live together in a Surrey mansion, are said to be considering going separate ways.
    MailOnline broke the news that their relationship was 'under strain', with Liam, 24, spending nights away from home while the singer looks after their 11-month-old child.
    Now it has been reported Liam has spoken to lawyers to see what a split would mean for their shared assets and the care of their son, according to The Sun. Liam has an estimated fortune of £54million while Cheryl is said to be worth around £20million.
    A source close to the couple told the newspaper: 'Liam has sought some legal advice but he still wants to make it work.It's just sensible to be prepared for all options. 

    Glowing: She was overjoyed to be meeting and greeting the masses at the event 

    Glowing: She was overjoyed to be meeting and greeting the masses at the event 


    Greeting the fans: 'They've said coming here is the first time they've been listened to and the fact that my centre can provide that is amazing to me'

    Greeting the fans: 'They've said coming here is the first time they've been listened to and the fact that my centre can provide that is amazing to me'


    Open and honest: She was giving candid insights into the centre

    Open and honest: She was giving candid insights into the centre


       

    A desire: 'Seven years ago I had a big desire to do this and here we are today with the Prince's Trust. It's an incredibly vulnerable age and people find themselves in all sorts of problems - self-esteem issues, confidence issues'


    Heading in: The stunner was greeting her fans fondly as she headed into the event 

    Heading in: The stunner was greeting her fans fondly as she headed into the event


    Away from the rumours, after dismissing her personal life, Cheryl said of the centre's launch: 'It feels amazing to finally be here. I mean this has been ongoing for years so I'm over the moon to be here.
    'This is really a heart thing for me as this is where I'm from. I want to help all over the country but I wanted to start in my own town as I struggled myself as a teen and I don't know where I'd be now (without my big break). 
    'Seven years ago I had a big desire to do this and here we are today with the Prince's Trust. It's an incredibly vulnerable age and people find themselves in all sorts of problems - self-esteem issues, confidence issues.
    'They've said coming here is the first time they've been listened to and the fact that my centre can provide that is amazing to me'. 

    Animated display: Cheryl stuck her tongue out playfully as she posed for photos with fans  Animated display: Cheryl stuck her tongue out playfully as she posed for photos with fans

    Animated display: Cheryl stuck her tongue out playfully as she posed for photos with fans


    Having fun: Cheryl was seen in the midst of perfecting her best selfie face

    Having fun: Cheryl was seen in the midst of perfecting her best selfie face


    People pleaser: The former girl band member ensured that she catered to every member of the crowd 

    People pleaser: The former girl band member ensured that she catered to every member of the crowd 


    Happy days: On the work of the Prince's Trust, she said: 'When I was a teen there was a loan from Prince's Trust where you could get music equipment from them as this loan would provide that'

    Happy days: On the work of the Prince's Trust, she said: 'When I was a teen there was a loan from Prince's Trust where you could get music equipment from them as this loan would provide that'


    Snap happy: Fans couldn't contain themselves as they snapped pictures of the beautiful brunette 

    Snap happy: Fans couldn't contain themselves as they snapped pictures of the beautiful brunette 


    Gone with the wind: Cheryl's glossy locks effortlessly caught the wind as she swivelled around to face her fans Gone with the wind: Cheryl's glossy locks effortlessly caught the wind as she swivelled around to face her fans

    Gone with the wind: Cheryl's glossy locks effortlessly caught the wind as she swivelled around to face her fans


    Beaming: Cheryl was delighted as she saw her efforts come to fruition after years of work 

    Beaming: Cheryl was delighted as she saw her efforts come to fruition after years of work 


    Taking to Instagram, she shared a post reading: 'Too many young people grow up thinking no one cares and don't believe they can make anything of themselves. I want my trust to help them realise their potential and get their lives back on track.'
    She also added a caption: 'My state of the art centre with the Prince's Trust is finally officially open - it has been years in the making and I am so excited to start helping change lives. Please feel free to call in if you feel like we could help'.
    On The Prince's Trust Instagram, bosses penned: 'Our 'Angel of the North' celebrity ambassador with our young people as she unveils the plaque to the new Prince's Trust Cheryl's Trust centre.

    Happy days: On The Prince's Trust Instagram, bosses penned: 'Our 'Angel of the North' celebrity ambassador with our young people as she unveils the plaque to the new Prince's Trust Cheryl's Trust centre'

    Happy days: On The Prince's Trust Instagram, bosses penned: 'Our 'Angel of the North' celebrity ambassador with our young people as she unveils the plaque to the new Prince's Trust Cheryl's Trust centre'


    Brown ale: As Cheryl mingled with the crowds, she was handed a bottle of brown ale by a fan
    Brown ale: As Cheryl mingled with the crowds, she was handed a bottle of brown ale by a fan

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