Cheryl Tweedy and Liam Payne have taken to Twitter to confirm they have split after two-and-a-half years together.
Explaining that the pair are 'sad' to be going their 'separate ways,' Cheryl said: "We are sad to announce that we are going our separate ways. It's been a tough decision for us to make. We still have so much love for each other as a family. Bear is our world and we ask that you respect his privacy as we navigate our way through this together."
Liam tweeted a similar message:
Speaking to The Sun, a source said: "Cheryl and Liam worked really hard on their relationship – they had troubles earlier this year and were able to get through them.
"But they’re in different stages of their lives and, after a lot of careful thought, came to a decision that it’s best for everyone if they do go their separate ways.
"He still cares for her and she cares for him. They still have an ongoing relationship together. They have a baby together."
BELOW: Cheryl and Liam's relationship in pictures...
Cheryl Tweedy and Liam Payne's relationship in pictures - STACKED
1 of 132010: Liam auditions for The X Factor
"I like you, I think you're really cute," Cheryl told a floppy-haired Liam as he performed his rendition of Frank Sinatra's Fly Me to the Moon.
2 of 13March 2016
Rumour has it Cheryl and Liam are a thing, and she can't help but court some attention. Chucking a 'mystery man' line-up on Instagram, Cheryl said: "My mystery man line up ud83dude1c #whosthemysteryman #whoisit #whosworthit"
3 of 13March 2016
Liam appears on Cheryl's Instagram for the first time since they became official.
4 of 13May 2016: Global Gift Gala
The pair make their first public appearance as a couple at Eva Longoria's Global Gift Gala in Paris.
5 of 13November 2016: Fayre of St James Christmas Concert
Cheryl steps out with a baby bump, though there's no official announcement just yet...
6 of 13December 2016
Chiam celebrate their first Christmas together, and chuck a selfie on the 'gram for good measure.
7 of 13February 2017
Ah, THERE IT IS. Cheryl properly debuted her baby bump in LÓreal's powerful Prince's Trust campaign.
8 of 13March 2017
Announcing the birth of their son on Instagram, Cheryl says: "On Wednesday 22nd March Liam and I became parents to an incredibly beautiful, healthy baby boy, weighing 7lb 9 and looking like a dream. Although he still doesn't have a name he is already stealing hearts. We are all madly in love and overwhelmingly happy with our little arrival. Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers around the world. A day that now has a different meaning to me forever."
9 of 13June 2017
Showing Liam some love on Father's Day, Cheryl posted a photo on Instagram with the caption: "Happy 1st Father's Day Liam.. You are the most amazing daddy and the best example for our son. The way he looks at you says it all. Your relationship melts my heart. You are the centre of his world & We adore you."
10 of 13August 2017
The pair holiday together and share some snaps on Instagram.
11 of 13February 2018
Cheryl and Liam put on a united front amid split reports at the 2018 BRIT Awards.
12 of 13March 2018
Responding to rumours Liam was spotted looking all kinds of cosy with another woman, Cheryl said: "I can't ignore this story involving an innocent dancer colleague of Liam's who has a fiancé and dragging them into this desperate attempt to try to cause problems between Liam and I...'The other "mystery woman" in the story happens to be my long term friend and manager (that's embarrassing). I also happen to love Katy Perry. Now.. off on our holiday. And the only thing we're making are memories. And breaking is our healthy eating toodles."
13 of 13July 2018
Cheryl and Liam take to Twitter to confirm their split. They say: "We are sad to announce that we are going our separate ways. It's been a tough decision for us to make. We still have so much love for each other as a family. Bear is our world and we ask that you respect his privacy as we navigate our way through this together."