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CHERYL revealed what her sex 'safe word' is with Liam Payne during a cheeky chat at tonight's Brit Awards.

The 34-year-old singer and her boyfriend were interviewed by host Jack Whitehall during the live show when he referenced the fact Liam was going to be singing his duet with Rita Ora from the latest Fifty Shades of Grey movie later on.

Cheryl and Liam Payne were interviewed by Jack Whitehall at tonight's Brit AwardsCredit: ITV

Before the show started the pair put on a united front holding hands on the red carpet despite their relationship being on the rocks.

He said: "You're performing later, you're doing a song from the Fifty Shades of Grey movie.

"Sounds pretty saucy, is there a safe word?"

As Liam chuckled, he threw the question to Cheryl, 34, saying: "She knows that."

Liam was shocked by Cheryl's replyCredit: ITV

Liam laughed while Jack looked surprised by the cheeky responseCredit: ITV

As Jack stuck the microphone in her face, Cheryl replied: "Don't stop".

But pals said the apparent show of affection, and a backstage picture they posted online, were a stunt.

A source said: “Cheryl and Liam’s friends say things are not good between them and have made it clear their relationship will soon end.

“They are trying to work things out and want to be together for Bear’s first birthday which is next month but things are very strained.”

Cheryl and Liam posed backstage - but pals say their affection is a stuntCredit: Instagram

As Cheryl and Liam were probed by Jack, fans couldn't help but notice that Este from Haim was pulling faces and playing up to the camera behind them.

As Cheryl and Liam laughed at Jack's jokes, Este was seen pouting her lips before mouthing 'call me' at the camera.

Twitter went into meltdown at her actions, with one viewer writing: "I can’t decide who was #LifeGoals: the woman behind Liam and Cheryl or Liam and Cheryl. #BRITS"

Another added: "I don’t know about you but the already very sozzled girl in the background of that Cheryl and Liam chat just made that segment for me #BRITs #BRITs2018"

Liam Payne and Cheryl are upstaged by cheeky female during Brits chat with Jack Whitehall

A third tweeted: "Sorry but through that entire interview with liam & cheryl, the only thing I could see was wrecked este haim in the background #BRITs.

Another shared: "Este Haim trolling in the background during Cheryl and Liam's 'segment' was the #Brits moment we truly deserved".

Meanwhile another tweeted: "Did anybody else see that drunk queen/hero behind Cheryl and Liam during that interview? I want to be her best friend. #BRITs".

Rita and Liam perform Fifty Shades single For You at The BritsCredit: AFP or licensors

Don't look Cheryl! The pair hug after their racy duetCredit: Rex Features

Liam and Rita later performed a racy Brits duet causing the comic host to make a cheeky joke about their 'hot chemistry'.

Cheryl watched as Liam and Rita performed Single For You from the Fifty Shades Free soundtrack.

The singers kept their distance on stage, but it was hard to deny that sparks were flying as Rita wore a figure-hugging white bodysuit.

The Sun joins celebrities on the red carpet for the 2018 Brit Awards in London

Jack made a crack at the pair's sexy show saying: "Ooh that was a saucy song.

"ITV has not seen that much sexual chemistry since the Trump/[Piers] Morgan interview."

Rita's tiny outfit had everyone talking as she took to the stage with the ex-1D starCredit: PA:Press Association

The pair high-five after tearing up the Brits with their sexy singleCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Jack Whitehall hints at 'chemistry' between Liam Payne and Rita Ora after racy Brit Awards performance

Celebrities arrive on the red carpet for the 2018 Brit Awards in London

Earlier in the evening, the couple took to the red carpet together despite holding crisis talks about their relationship.

The Sun on Sunday revealed how the couple were on the verge of splitting, but they put on a brave face and smiled for the cameras at London's O2 Arena ahead of the ceremony.

Cheryl, 34, looked stunning in a black mini dress while carrying a white rose like many of the stars on the red carpet tonight.