Cheryl Fernandez-Versini furiously defends her mum after she crashed her date with Liam Payne

Cheryl wanted to clear a few things up about her love life

Furious Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has hit back after she was pictured on a dinner date with boyfriend Liam Payne - and her mum.

It looked like a cosy dinner for three as Chezza, Liam, and her mum Joan Callaghan enjoyed a bite to eat earlier this week.

But the X Factor judge has now hit back at claims Joan was giving One Direction heartthrob Liam her seal of approval - insisting she can choose her own men, thank you very much.

Cheryl took to Twitter to clear up a few things, writing: "There have been a lot of unfair comments about my Mam today and I have to clear a few things up in her defence.

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Cheryl and her mum have a close bond

"While I am extremely close to my Mam and respect her entirely, she does not and never has had any influence in any of my relationships.

"As a 32-year-old woman I make my own decisions and choices and take full responsibility for them."

Cheryl once said about her mother: "I’ve come to the conclusion that I don’t trust anybody in life except my mother and my dogs."

A source told the Daily Star: "Cheryl was a bit nervous about the big meeting but Liam and Joan got on really well.

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Cheryl and Liam were all smiles

"He's a charming lad and he and Cheryl have plenty in common."

"Joan just want to see her daughter happy, but it always helps if the mum and new boyfriend get on - and they certainly seemed to."

The new couple had been teasing fans about their blossoming romance but left nothing in doubt as they held hands during the outing.

During the dinner it was clear where the former Girls Aloud beauty gets her sense of style and glamour from, with Joan wearing a feathered dress and black leather jacket combination.

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The cute pair looked smitten

Liam, 22, held Cheryl's hand and looked proud as punch as he followed his girlfriend towards the restuarant.

Cheryl, 32, looked stunning in a black jumpsuit and draped a faux-fur stole over her shoulders.

She wore her dark hair loose and an oversized chunky necklace spelled out the word 'Love'.

One Direction heartthrob Liam looked dapper in a black jumper, black jeans and boots.

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Neither could contain their happiness as they made their way past photographers and smiled sweetly.

While they have been teasing fans with loved-up selfies all week, it's the first time we've seen the couple in full-on PDA mode.