One (Direction) night only: A suited and booted Liam Payne takes girlfriend Sophia Smith to Robbie Williams gig

PUBLISHED: 07:08 EST, 9 November 2013 | UPDATED: 11:36 EST, 9 November 2013

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He's just returned from a gruelling world tour, so it's no wonde Liam Payne wanted to sit in the audience to just watch a musical performance upon his return to the UK.

The One Direction was spotted leaving London's Palladium after watching Robbie Williams's One Night Only gig, with his girlfriend Sophia Smith.

And apparently the sight of the two together will disappoint a number of One Direction fans, as it was reported last week that the Directioners were rejoicing at the rumours of the couples' split.

Date night: Liam Payne took girlfriend Sophia Smith to see Robbie Williams at London's Palladium on Friday night

Clearly this was not the case, as Liam and Sophia left hand-in-hand from Robbie's show, complementing each other with their choice of outfits.

Liam wore a black suit with a matching shirt and shoes, and carried a black coat in one hand, while Sophia looked chic in a black shift dress with a camel-coloured winter coat and black pumps.

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Payne recently had to speak out against the comments made about his girlfriend of four months, after she received abuse from One Direction fans online.

'She doesn't deserve to sit and read all that who does?' He tweeted to fans in September. He also said that he actively searches for nasty comments so she doesn't. 'This is true I do it lots cus I worry she might read it... in the end she's just a girl like u sat reading twitter on her phone[sic].'

Reunited: The One Direction recently returned to the UK after a gruelling World Tour

Quashed: One Direction fans will no doubt be disappointed to see the couple together after reports suggested they had split last week

Where's David? Lara Stone attended the one-night only gig but her husband Mr Walliams was nowhere to be seen

Also attending the one-off concert were Lara Stone, Kelly Hoppen and Edwin Miller.

They were at London's Palladium to enjoy the intimate gig where Williams, 39, was joined onstage by Lily Allen and Rufus Wainwright.

Allen's duet with Robbie on the song Dream A Little Dream - originally performed by Doris Day and Ella Fitzgerald - marks her return to live performing following a baby-making hiatus, and she can also be heard covering Keane's Somewhere Only We Know on the new John Lewis Christmas advert.

She's in: Dragon's Den's Kelly Hoppen attended in leather trousers with Edwin Miller

Swinging again: Robbie showcased his new material from his tenth solo album Swing Both Ways

Animal friends: The Muppets made a special appearance during the show on Friday night

Speaking about the duet, Allen said: 'Dream A Little Dream is one of my favourite songs of all time so I didn't hesitate when Robbie asked me if I'd like to duet with him on it.

'I was a bit nervous when we recorded it, especially when I asked him what he wanted me to do and he said something like 'just be you'. But I'm really happy with it and think we do justice to a classic song.'

Also making a special appearance were The Muppet's Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog, and they featured in a performance that showcased Robbie's new material from Swings Both Ways - to be released on November 17 - an album which will be similar to his 2001 release Swing When You're Winning.

Dream A Little Dream featuring Lily Allen will also appear on Williams' tenth solo record.

Vintage performance: Robbie was joined onstage by Lily Allen and Rufus Wainwright for special duets

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monkeyboy, chichester, United Kingdom, 2 hours ago

Seriously -good luck to this bloke and his girlfriend,whoever they are -but WHY? would you waste your time at a karaoke singers concert? -Zero credibility,just a school disco novelty act.

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Stacey, LA, United States, 2 hours ago

Picking up some tips maybe? Liam (along with Zayn) is by far the best singer in One Direction. He's the least popular among the fans, but that's simply because he looks too manly to appeal to 12 year olds. Ask anyone over 20 though, and they'll think Liam's the most handsome. If anyone will ever make it outside One Direction, it will be Liam.

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dailymailstupid, uk, 2 hours ago

She's fully decent

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Emily Mayer, Manchester, 2 hours ago

Oh he is beautiful.

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viewfromhere, Dublin, 2 hours ago

Full marks to his girlfriend for dressing as a lady. Liam looks well. Very handsome lad. Don't know the girl but she looks a little like Nadine Coyle in these pics. They look better than Posh & David.