'I Won't Lose Liam From My Life'

With Cheryl continuing to lean on ex Liam Payne as the furore around her comeback continues, she now fears their friendship will change when he gets a serious girlfriend

- Daisy McLure

Things have remained amicable between the pair since their split back in July. And last week Cheryl and Liam Payne’s closeness was solidified further when his sister, Ruth, Tweeted her support for the Girls Aloud star after attending Hits Radio Live to watch her perform her new single, Love Made Me Do It.

Closer recently reported how Cheryl, 35, was turning to Liam, 25 – with whom she shares 20-month-old Bear – for support after an onslaught of criticism following her return to the spotlight.

But insiders reveal how the singer is worried she’ll lose that close connection once he meets someone else.

A source explains, “Liam’s been Cheryl’s rock over the past few weeks and it’s proved to her just how much she’s come to rely on him. Right now, she can call or text him any time she likes, but she knows that as soon as he gets a steady girlfriend, their relationship dynamic will change and, naturally, Liam may start to distance himself from her, which she’s scared of.”

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Last week, Liam commented “wow” on Instagram, under a picture of Cheryl’s pal Kourtney Kardashian in her lingerie. And insiders say it’s fuelled Cheryl’s worst fears.