'I bet he can't wait': Niall Horan says One Direction bandmate Liam Payne is 'nervous' about welcoming a baby with pregnant girlfriend Cheryl
He's been spending time apart from his One Direction bandmates since they embarked upon a hiatus last year.
But Niall Horan has broken his silence on Liam Payne's reported baby joy, revealing that he can't wait for his pal, 23, to welcome his first child with girlfriend Cheryl, 33.
The One Direction star seemingly confirmed the news - despite the happy couple remaining resolutely coy on the matter.
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Speaking out: Niall Horan has broken his silence on Liam Payne's reported baby joy, revealing that he can't wait for his pal, 23, to welcome his first child with girlfriend Cheryl, 33
Baby joy: The One Direction star seemingly confirmed the news - despite the happy couple remaining resolutely coy on the matter
Niall told the Daily Star: 'Liam hasn't said he nervous but I'm sure he is. I bet he can't wait as well. It is a very exciting thing in your life.
'He's great and she's lovely, it will be a lovely child.'
Niall was attending the Larry King Salon launch party in London on Wednesday evening, where he cut a stylish figure in a shearling jacket.
Niall told the Daily Star : 'Liam hasn't said he nervous but I'm sure he is. I bet he can't wait as well. It is a very exciting thing in your life'
Looking good: Niall was attending the Larry King Salon launch party in London on Wednesday evening, where he cut a stylish figure in a shearling jacket
Dark and mysterious: The pop star continued to rock his darker hairdo
The pop star continued to rock his darker hairdo, embracing a more sophisticated look in recent times.
Cheryl and Liam began dating in late 2015, finally confirming their romance in February, following the break-down of her second marriage to Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini.
Following months of pregnancy speculation, the Fight For This Love hitmaker revealed a huge baby bump as she attended the Quintessentially Foundation fair of St James Christmas Carol Concert in December.
Flying solo: Niall has been stepping out of the shadow of Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Liam by embarking on a solo career
Looking good: After ditching his blonde highlights, Niall was looking better than ever
Loved-up: Cheryl and Liam began dating in late 2015, finally confirming their romance in February, following the break-down of her second marriage to Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini
A spokesperson for Cheryl told MailOnline that she will not be commenting on the matter.
The couple first met in 2008 when Liam was a teenage contestant on The X Factor and Cheryl was a judge.
The genetically-blessed twosome are said to have started dating in secret as early as December 2015.
Baby-faced Liam was 14 when he first auditioned for the show but he returned as a solo artist in 2010 only to be partnered with Niall, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson, who went on to become global boyband One Direction.
Meanwhile, Niall snapped a selfie to show his support for World Cancer Day 2017, wearing a Cancer Research UK Unity Band ahead of the 4 Feb and encouraging his fans to get involved too.
Every #ActOfUnity makes a difference in someone's fight against cancer, which is why Cancer Research UK is asking everyone to unite in one incredible #ActOfUnity on 4 February, World Cancer Day.
Together we can show our support, raising funds which will accelerate progress in the fight against cancer.
Raising awareness: Niall snapped a selfie to show his support for World Cancer Day 2017, wearing a Cancer Research UK Unity Band
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