Cheryl tells Liam: “I’m not ready for another baby”
Despite boyfriend Liam Payne’s eagerness to add to their family, Cheryl insists she needs more time
She’s only just come out of hiding after giving birth to baby Bear in March – showing off her amazingly toned postbaby body last weekend at a charity football match – while boyfriend Liam Payne let slip he’s been thinking about expanding their family already.
The former 1D star, 24, confirmed that if it came to a choice between getting married and having another baby, a second child would win.
Speaking in an interview, the singer admitted: “I would probably say, if you pushed me, a baby. Bear is the best creation I’ve ever made so I welcome the idea completely.”
Meanwhile, in a teaser clip for her first TV interview since becoming a mum – set to air on This Morning this week – Cheryl, 34, talks about how she’s juggling baby Bear and her plans to return to the music industry. And amid reports that she’s coming back to The X Factor as a guest judge and is set to record her fifth album in LA, her close circle say she’s made it clear to Liam that trying for another baby is not on the cards any time soon.
CARRIED AWAY
A source says: “Cheryl knows Liam’s loving being a dad, but she’s spelled it out that she’s just not ready for baby number two and has told Liam not to put pressure on her by talking about it and fuelling speculation. “She has only just got her body back and is starting to feel like her old self again. She wants to enjoy herself, work on her comeback and spend quality time with Bear before trying for another child.”
Liam recently revealed that Cheryl has ticked him off in the past for exposing personal details, saying: “I get a bit overexcited sometimes. I’ll go home and she’ll say: ‘What did you say that for?’”
And pals say he was forced to apologise again after discussing their baby plans.
The source says: “Liam admitted he got a bit carried away, but Cheryl gently reminded him to be more cautious when talking about their future plans.”
The twice-married star was also said to be upset last week when she was introduced on live TV by her old surname “Cole,” after divorcing her first husband, footballer Ashley Cole, seven years ago amid claims he had cheated on her.
The source says: “The gaffe left Cheryl feeling unsettled as it was a reminder of how quickly relationships can fall apart. She just wants to slow things down and focus on Liam and Bear rather than getting ahead of themselves.
“She’s incredibly happy and would love a little brother or sister for Bear in the future, but she doesn’t want that pressure on either of them right now.”
Revealing her tiny waist in a crop-top last week – just days after flaunting her bikini body on Instagram – the singer’s outfit choice was in stark contrast to her pregnancy wardrobe, which consisted of loose-fitting clothes to conceal her bump.
BODY INSECURITIES
And after Liam hinted at her body insecurities and admitted she thought she was “massive” after having Bear, Cheryl waited five months to show off her postbaby body twice in one week.
The source adds: “She’s naturally insecure about her body and is only comfortable showing off her figure when she’s in really good shape.
“She has a few projects in the pipeline, and hasn’t ruled out a return to The X Factor as a guest judge, so she wants to look her absolute best. Cheryl’s still toning up and wants to ensure the results of all her hard work are seen as much as possible.”
❛SHE’D LOVE A SIBLING FOR BEAR
– BUT DOESN’T WANT THAT PRESSURE ON THEM RIGHT NOW❜