Cheryl shows ex Liam Payne what he’s missing as she leads L’Oreal Paris Fashion Week show

They confirmed they had split up in July after a two-and-half year romance and the birth of their son, Bear. 

And Cheryl appeared to put the heartache well and truly behind her as she showed ex Liam Payne what he’s missing as she led the L’Oreal Paris Fashion Week show on Sunday.  

The former Girls Aloud star, 35, who is an ambassador for the French cosmetics brand, posed up a storm as she worked the star-studded runway on the river Seine with the likes of Eva Longoria, Elle Fanning and Winnie Harlow joining her.

Cheryl looked sensational as she showed off her tiny figure in a racy off-the-shoulder silver sequined dress with a daring slit at the front.

The former The X Factor judge accessorised the item of clothing with a pair of black PVC thigh-high heel boots as she strutted her stuff on the runway.    

Cheryl styled her signature chestnut locks into a glossy and voluminous curly blow-dried hairdo, which swished in the air as she stormed the catwalk.

As one would expect from the beauty brand, the mother-of-one had a full face of make-up for the event, which included a smokey eye shadow, bronzer, pink lipstick and a white line drawn on the right side of her face. 

Hot mama: The Girls Aloud star, 35, who is an ambassador for the French cosmetics brand, posed up a storm as she worked the star-studded runway with the likes of Eva Longoria, Elle Fanning and Winnie Harlow joining her

Strike a pose: Cheryl looked sensational as she showed off her tiny figure in a racy off-the-shoulder silver sequined dress with a daring slit at the front

Strike a pose: Cheryl looked sensational as she showed off her tiny figure in a racy off-the-shoulder silver sequined dress with a daring slit at the front

Strike a pose: Cheryl looked sensational as she showed off her tiny figure in a racy off-the-shoulder silver sequined dress with a daring slit at the front

Superstar status: The former The X Factor judge accessorised the item of clothing with a pair of black PVC thigh-high heel boots as she strutted her stuff on the runway

Superstar status: The former The X Factor judge accessorised the item of clothing with a pair of black PVC thigh-high heel boots as she strutted her stuff on the runway

Also strutting her stuff on the catwalk was in-demand model Winnie Harlow who looked incredible in a floor-length red gown with a thigh-high slit on the left leg and a cut-out on the neckline. 

Adding height to her frame, she teamed the item of clothing with a pair of red strappy heels and eye-catching diamond earrings.

The newly-appointed Victoria’s Secret model, 24, styled her raven locks into a sleek blow-dried hairdo, which she wore half back.

Lady in red: Also strutting her stuff on the catwalk was in-demand model Winnie Harlow who looked incredible in a floor-length red gown with a thigh-high slit on the left leg and a cut-out on the neckline

Lady in red: Also strutting her stuff on the catwalk was in-demand model Winnie Harlow who looked incredible in a floor-length red gown with a thigh-high slit on the left leg and a cut-out on the neckline

Fun times: Adding height to her frame, she teamed the item of clothing with a pair of red strappy heels and eye-catching diamond earrings

Fun times: Adding height to her frame, she teamed the item of clothing with a pair of red strappy heels and eye-catching diamond earrings

Fun times: Adding height to her frame, she teamed the item of clothing with a pair of red strappy heels and eye-catching diamond earrings

Runway Queen: The newly-appointed Victoria's Secret model, 24, styled her raven locks into a sleek blow-dried hairdo, which she wore half back, while she opted for a bold make-up look as wore an eye-popping bold blue eye shadow

Runway Queen: The newly-appointed Victoria’s Secret model, 24, styled her raven locks into a sleek blow-dried hairdo, which she wore half back, while she opted for a bold make-up look as wore an eye-popping bold blue eye shadow

Winnie opted for a bold make-up look as wore an eye-popping bold blue eye shadow teamed with a pastel pink lipstick.

The America’s Next Top Model star appeared in good spirits as she excitedly walked the runway and waved to fans in the audience.   

Earlier in the day, Cheryl looked causal in a pair of high-slung bleached jeans while making her way to a rehearsal ahead of another day of runway presentations.

A plunging modified bomber jacket gave the look a stylish flourish, while black leather ankle boots rounded things off. 

Keeping her eyes shielded behind a pair of heavily tinted sunglasses, Cheryl inevitably commanded attention as she made her latest appearance in the French capital. 

Offering a cheerful smile to onlookers, the singer appeared to be in high spirits while making her way to the early morning rehearsal.    

Here she comes: Earlier in the day, Cheryl looked causal in a pair of high-slung bleached jeans while making her way to a rehearsal ahead of another day of runway presentations

Here she comes: Earlier in the day, Cheryl looked causal in a pair of high-slung bleached jeans while making her way to a rehearsal ahead of another day of runway presentations

Low-key: The former Girls Aloud star, 35, looked causal while making her way to a rehearsal ahead of another day of catwalk presentations at Paris Fashion Week 

Low-key: The former Girls Aloud star, 35, looked causal while making her way to a rehearsal ahead of another day of catwalk presentations at Paris Fashion Week 

Upbeat: Offering a cheerful smile to onlookers, the singer appeared to be in high spirits while making her way to the early morning rehearsal

Upbeat: Offering a cheerful smile to onlookers, the singer appeared to be in high spirits while making her way to the early morning rehearsal

Upbeat: Offering a cheerful smile to onlookers, the singer appeared to be in high spirits while making her way to the early morning rehearsal

Looking good: Cheryl sported a pair of high-slung bleached jeans and black leather ankle-boots as she stepped out on Sunday 

Looking good: Cheryl sported a pair of high-slung bleached jeans and black leather ankle-boots as she stepped out on Sunday 

Also making their way to the event early for a quick rehearsal was Winnie Harlow, who, like Cheryl, wore a pair of jeans to practice her strutting power.

The model, 24, teamed the item of clothing with a grey hoodie, with a patterned jacket over the top, as well as a pair of stiletto heels and a handbag. 

Giving a nod to her celebrity status, Winnie added a neon green beanie hat and a pair of oversized black sunglasses.  

Work it: The mother-of-one knew how to work her best angles as she posed up a storm on the star-studded catwalk rehearsal 

Work it: The mother-of-one knew how to work her best angles as she posed up a storm on the star-studded catwalk rehearsal 

Strike a pose: Cheryl strutted up the runway in a pair of black military style Louboutin heel boots

Strike a pose: Cheryl strutted up the runway in a pair of black military style Louboutin heel boots

Strike a pose: Cheryl strutted up the runway in a pair of black military style Louboutin heel boots 

Glamorous: The Girls Aloud singer styled her brunette locks into a voluminous and glamorous blow-dried hairdo for the event 

Glamorous: The Girls Aloud singer styled her brunette locks into a voluminous and glamorous blow-dried hairdo for the event 

The show is set to be quite the star-studded extravaganza as several celebrities started arriving early to practice their strutting on the catwalk.

Eva Longoria was also spotted walking up the runway as she appeared to FaceTime someone on her mobile device.

The Desperate Housewives star, 43, wore an all-black ensemble of a pencil skirt, a ribbed jumper and a scarf.

In-demand: Also making their way to the event early for a quick rehearsal was Winnie Harlow, who, like Cheryl, wore a pair of jeans to practice her strutting power

In-demand: Also making their way to the event early for a quick rehearsal was Winnie Harlow, who, like Cheryl, wore a pair of jeans to practice her strutting power

In-demand: Also making their way to the event early for a quick rehearsal was Winnie Harlow, who, like Cheryl, wore a pair of jeans to practice her strutting power

Casual: The model, 24, teamed the item of clothing with a grey hoodie, with a patterned jacket over the top, as well as a pair of stiletto heels and a handbag

Casual: The model, 24, teamed the item of clothing with a grey hoodie, with a patterned jacket over the top, as well as a pair of stiletto heels and a handbag

Celebrity status: Giving a nod to her celebrity status, Winnie added a neon green beanie hat and a pair of oversized black sunglasses

Celebrity status: Giving a nod to her celebrity status, Winnie added a neon green beanie hat and a pair of oversized black sunglasses

Fun times: The newly appointed Victoria's Secret model appeared in good spirits as she threw her arms in the air and had a joke with the other models 

Fun times: The newly appointed Victoria’s Secret model appeared in good spirits as she threw her arms in the air and had a joke with the other models 

Eva styled her brunette locks into a pulled back hairdo, as she appeared to have a slick of make-up on ahead of the show.

The actress joined the likes of Elle Fanning, Iskra Lawrence, Doutzen Kroes and Thylane Blondeau for the rehearsals.

Elle, 20, looked elegant in a an oversized white shirt with a pattern on the pocket with a pair of black culottes and platform heels.

Star-studded extravaganza: Eva Longoria was also spotted walking up the runway as she appeared to FaceTime someone on her mobile device

Star-studded extravaganza: Eva Longoria was also spotted walking up the runway as she appeared to FaceTime someone on her mobile device

Chic: The Desperate Housewives star, 43, wore an all-black ensemble of a pencil skirt, a ribbed jumper and a scarf

Chic: The Desperate Housewives star, 43, wore an all-black ensemble of a pencil skirt, a ribbed jumper and a scarf

Chic: The Desperate Housewives star, 43, wore an all-black ensemble of a pencil skirt, a ribbed jumper and a scarf

Pals: The actress joined the likes of Elle Fanning, Iskra Lawrence, Doutzen Kroes and Thylane Blondeau for the rehearsals

Pals: The actress joined the likes of Elle Fanning, Iskra Lawrence, Doutzen Kroes and Thylane Blondeau for the rehearsals

Chic: Elle looked elegant in a an oversized white shirt with a pattern on the pocket with a pair of black culottes and platform heels

Chic: Elle looked elegant in a an oversized white shirt with a pattern on the pocket with a pair of black culottes and platform heels

Chic: Elle looked elegant in a an oversized white shirt with a pattern on the pocket with a pair of black culottes and platform heels

Bold look: The actress and model, 20, had a bold smokey eye shadow and a touch of blusher for her runway look 

Bold look: The actress and model, 20, had a bold smokey eye shadow and a touch of blusher for her runway look 

Iskra looked sensational in a plunging red and black clashing animal print wrap dress.

The model, 28, teamed the item of clothing with a cropped black denim jacket and barely-there heeled sandals.

Iskra styled her blonde locks into cornrows, as she too added a slick of make-up. 

Victoria’s Secret model, Doutzen, 33, looked chic in a pair of white wide-leg trousers with a blue and red jumper, as well as a knitted grey coat.  

Wild thing!: Iskra looked sensational in a plunging red and black clashing animal print wrap dress, which she teamed with a cropped dark denim jacket

Wild thing!: Iskra looked sensational in a plunging red and black clashing animal print wrap dress, which she teamed with a cropped dark denim jacket

Wild thing!: Iskra looked sensational in a plunging red and black clashing animal print wrap dress, which she teamed with a cropped dark denim jacket 

Work it: The model, 28, styled her blonde locks into cornrows, as she too added a slick of make-up

Work it: The model, 28, styled her blonde locks into cornrows, as she too added a slick of make-up

Modelling legend: Victoria's Secret model, Doutzen, 33, looked chic in a pair of white wide-leg trousers with a blue and red jumper, as well as a knitted grey coat

Modelling legend: Victoria's Secret model, Doutzen, 33, looked chic in a pair of white wide-leg trousers with a blue and red jumper, as well as a knitted grey coat

Modelling legend: Victoria’s Secret model, Doutzen, 33, looked chic in a pair of white wide-leg trousers with a blue and red jumper, as well as a knitted grey coat

Glamorous arrival: The supermodel made a glamorous arrival to the event via a speed boat 

Glamorous arrival: The supermodel made a glamorous arrival to the event via a speed boat 

Excited: Cindy Bruna appeared in good spirits as she wore a silver metallic biker jacket, leather trousers and a baker boy hat

Excited: Cindy Bruna appeared in good spirits as she wore a silver metallic biker jacket, leather trousers and a baker boy hat

Excited: Cindy Bruna appeared in good spirits as she wore a silver metallic biker jacket, leather trousers and a baker boy hat 

Cheryl will take to The X Factor stage for the first time in four years with her comeback track Love Made Me Do It, a song which is said to focus on her failed relationship with ex-beau Liam Payne, according to The Sun.

A source told the publication: ‘Inevitably, all of the big TV shows have been fighting to get Cheryl’s first performance as it will be a huge ratings winner.’

Cheryl’s last performance on the show was in November 2014, where she belted her hit single I Don’t Care from her fourth studio album Only Human.

Fashion first: A plunging modified bomber jacket gave the look a stylish flourish

Fashion first: A plunging modified bomber jacket gave the look a stylish flourish

Toned and trim: Cheryl's cropped jacket offered a glimpse of her washboard stomach

Toned and trim: Cheryl's cropped jacket offered a glimpse of her washboard stomach

Toned and trim: Cheryl’s cropped jacket offered a glimpse of her washboard stomach 

Don't mind me:  Keeping her eyes shielded behind a pair of heavily tinted sunglasses, Cheryl inevitably commanded attention as she made her latest appearance in the French capital

Don’t mind me:  Keeping her eyes shielded behind a pair of heavily tinted sunglasses, Cheryl inevitably commanded attention as she made her latest appearance in the French capital

Incoming: The star caught the eye as she made her way inside ahead of the L'Oreal fashion  show on Sunday morning

Incoming: The star caught the eye as she made her way inside ahead of the L'Oreal fashion  show on Sunday morning

Incoming: The star caught the eye as she made her way inside ahead of the L’Oreal fashion  show on Sunday morning 

Strictly business: Cheryl was without one-year old son Bear, her only child with former partner Liam Payne

Strictly business: Cheryl was without one-year old son Bear, her only child with former partner Liam Payne

The Fight For This Love hitmaker also made a short appearance in 2017 as Simon Cowell’s adviser during the Judges’ houses stage.

Speaking on her return, the insider said: ‘She has decided to remain loyal to The X Factor rather than give the exclusive to its rival, BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.’

‘And Cheryl will be pulling out all of the stops to make sure that this is one of her most talked-about performances to date’, they continued. MailOnline has contacted Cheryl’s representatives for further comment. 

Back to the grind: Cheryl is reportedly set to return to The X Factor with a show-stopping performance during the live shows in November

Back to the grind: Cheryl is reportedly set to return to The X Factor with a show-stopping performance during the live shows in November

These reports come after it was claimed that Cheryl is set to cause shockwaves as she will sing about her split with ex-beau Liam, 25, in her long-awaited musical comeback. 

The song hears the Crazy, Stupid, Love songstress brand herself a ‘sucker who falls in love with every f***er’ in the new track.

Return: The former Girls Aloud star will take to the stage for the first time in four years with her comeback track Love Made Me Do It, according to The Sun (pictured in 2014)

Return: The former Girls Aloud star will take to the stage for the first time in four years with her comeback track Love Made Me Do It, according to The Sun (pictured in 2014)

Helping hand: The Fight For This Love hitmaker also made a short appearance in 2017 as Simon Cowell's adviser during the Judges' houses stage

Helping hand: The Fight For This Love hitmaker also made a short appearance in 2017 as Simon Cowell’s adviser during the Judges’ houses stage

On/off role: Cheryl was a judge on the competition series from 2008 till 2011, before returning to the show in 2014 (pictured) and 2015

On/off role: Cheryl was a judge on the competition series from 2008 till 2011, before returning to the show in 2014 (pictured) and 2015

A source told The Sun that while the track is upbeat, it challenges the star’s typical music style as she’s ‘not holding back’.

Cheryl is preparing to make her comeback with ‘Love Made Me Do It’ and as well as her split from the star – the father of her 18-month-old son Bear – the singer has also drawn reference to ex-husbands Ashley Cole and Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini.

Meanwhile, Liam recently hinted the break-up with the 35-year-old beauty will feature on his own upcoming new album. 

He said of the record: ‘I have enough songs for it and was ready to put it out. But I kind of feel like some of the songs I’m not ready to put out right now with the way I’m feeling. I don’t know…

Candid: Her upcoming single is said to focus on her failed relationship with ex-beau Liam Payne, who she split up from in July

Candid: Her upcoming single is said to focus on her failed relationship with ex-beau Liam Payne, who she split up from in July

‘To be honest with you, life’s took a little bit of a different turn as of late, so I’m kind of going with that turn and being honest with my feelings and stuff.’

And the One Direction hunk hinted it hadn’t been his decision to split because it was unexpected. He said: I didn’t really expect any of this obviously and it’s difficult. 

‘I think sometimes people need to remember that behind all those statements and things there are actually people who are going through the same sort of stuff that you go through whether they’re famous, rich or whatever they are, it doesn’t matter.’ 

While Cheryl appeared to be staying single after the split, Liam is said to have moved on with model Cairo Dweck. He has now however, seemingly ended his fleeting relationship with Cairo as he told fans he was single in an  Instagram post. 

 

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