CHERYL has hit out at “nasty” and “false” claims her mother is to blame for her split from Liam Payne.
The Sun Online revealed the pop star “isn’t pleased” that her mum Joan has been cited as the reason for the break-up and Cheryl has now confirmed the break-up is “nothing to do with her”.
It comes after the reported suggested Joan “got in the way” of the singer’s doomed romance with Liam, 24.
They claimed Liam felt like Joan always took Cheryl’s side in disagreements and it was always two against one.
Cheryl has now blasted the report in a angry post on Twitter.
She wrote: “I hate responding to stuff esp at such difficult times but I cannot sit here and listen to such nasty, false article regarding my mam.
“I don’t know why they involve her in stories about me.
“I can assure you she has absolutely nothing to do with any of it.
“I am a grown woman who is capable of dealing with my own life.
“She is a soft and kind woman who doesn’t deserve to be dragged into something that has nothing whatsoever to do with her.”
It comes after we revealed Cheryl, 35, was adamant her close relationship with her mum did not have any effect on the relationship or the break-up.
A source told us: “Cheryl isn’t pleased her mum’s been dragged into this when it’s nothing to do with her.
“The reports are rubbish and totally untrue.
“It’s upsetting for everyone reading them.”
The insider added that Joan hasn’t even been around over the last few weeks as she’s been busy with family in Newcastle.
They said: “Joan has nothing to do with the split.
“She has been busy in Newcastle with the rest of her family.
“She has an extended family in Newcastle so has been incredibly busy there.
“It is unfair she is being blamed.”
It comes after The Sun exclusively revealed Cheryl and Liam have split after two and a half years together.
They parted ways two weeks ago, and an insider told us the break-up was on good terms and they will continue to parent.
A pal revealed: “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.
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“Both Cheryl and Liam have successful careers that take a lot of time, which didn’t always make things easy. There were ups and downs for a long time.”
After being approached by The Sun, Cheryl, 35, and Liam, 24, released a statement confirming their break-up.
They posted a message on social media that read: “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.”
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