Cheryl Fernandez-Versini cries artificial tears and rocks a head of rollers in playful 'comic girl' selfie... following London date night with boyfriend Liam Payne

Despite the demise of her second marriage earlier in the year, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is in high spirits after striking up an unlikely romance with Liam Payne.

And the former X Factor judge continued to demonstrate her playful side as she messed around on social media on Wednesday.

Cheryl, 32, cried artificial tears as she shared an edited selfie while getting ready on her Instagram page.

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Striking a pose: Cheryl Fernandez-Versini cried artificial tears and rocked a head of rollers in a playful 'comic girl' selfie, shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday

Striking a pose: Cheryl Fernandez-Versini cried artificial tears and rocked a head of rollers in a playful 'comic girl' selfie, shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday

The Fight For This Love singer super-imposed an animated face, featuring a watery eye and bold red lips, over her own face as she posed mid-hair appointment.

She rocked a head full of rollers, with her long brunette locks wrapped around large colourful cylinders in the posed-up image

Cheryl showed no effects of the night before after having spent Tuesday evening out in London with her One Direction toyboy Liam.

See Cheryl Fernandez-Versini updates as she rocks head of rollers in 'comic girl' selfie

Night on the town: Cheryl, 32, went hand-in-hand with her boyfriend Liam Payne as they arrived at London hotspot Sexy Fish on Tuesday evening

Night on the town: Cheryl, 32, went hand-in-hand with her boyfriend Liam Payne as they arrived at London hotspot Sexy Fish on Tuesday evening

Tropical vibes: The former X Factor judge was sporting a fashion-forward ensemble, comprising leather culottes and a silk bomber jacket  for the low-key evening

Tropical vibes: The former X Factor judge was sporting a fashion-forward ensemble, comprising leather culottes and a silk bomber jacket  for the low-key evening

The pop power pair were recently alleged to have moved into a multi-million Los Angeles mansion together but Cheryl and her 22-year-old boyfriend of five months Liam were enjoying a night out on more familiar territory on Tuesday, going hand-in-hand as they arrived at celebrity hotspot Sexy Fish in the capital.

The Newcastle-born star and the boyband heartthrob proved they were still very much an item as they made a rare public appearance together.

Cheryl looked as lovely as ever in a quirky, fashion-forward ensemble, pairing leather culottes with a tropical print silk bomber jacket. 

Moving fast: The pair are alleged to have moved into a multi-million dollar mansion in Los Angeles together 

Moving fast: The pair are alleged to have moved into a multi-million dollar mansion in Los Angeles together 

Smitten: The unlikely lovebirds - who boast a 10 year age gap - have rarely strayed from each other's sides
Smitten: The unlikely lovebirds - who boast a 10 year age gap - have rarely strayed from each other's sides

Smitten: The unlikely lovebirds - who boast a 10 year age gap - have rarely strayed from each other's sides 

Quality time: The British stars were alleged to have moved in together in LA because they wanted to spend as much time as possible together before their schedules tore them apart

Quality time: The British stars were alleged to have moved in together in LA because they wanted to spend as much time as possible together before their schedules tore them apart

The Girls Aloud favourite - who announced she was quitting The X Factor last week - added a pop of colour to her look by styling her statement coat with a red vest top.

She finished off the edgy look with funky footwear and layered chain necklaces, while wearing the left side of her locks pulled back in a tight braid.

Liam opted for casual comfort, dressing down in black jeans, a simple T-shirt and a fitted leather jacket, with his extensive body art peeking out of the sleeves.

The unlikely lovebirds - who boast a 10-year age gap - are alleged to have recently moved into a mutli-million Los Angeles mansion together.

An insider told The Sun: 'Cheryl and Liam are getting more serious by the day. 

Quashing speculation: A source told MailOnline reports Cheryl wanted to star a family with Liam were untrue 

Quashing speculation: A source told MailOnline reports Cheryl wanted to star a family with Liam were untrue 

Moving on: The pair's date comes after it was reported that Cheryl had unfollowed her estranged husband Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini on Instagram 

Moving on: The pair's date comes after it was reported that Cheryl had unfollowed her estranged husband Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini on Instagram 

'They want to make the most of their time with each other before Cheryl has to go back to the UK, so it made sense for her to come and live with him.

'They are so happy together and head over heels.'

The paper claimed Cheryl is so serious about Liam, she could even imagine having a family with the History hitmaker.

Silk perfection: The I Don't Care hitmaker looked effortlessly chic in her tropical blazer
Silk perfection: The I Don't Care hitmaker looked effortlessly chic in her tropical blazer

Silk perfection: The I Don't Care hitmaker looked effortlessly chic in her tropical blazer

However, an insider told MailOnline the star was 'bemused' by the suggestion, and confirmed the reports were false.

'Cheryl isn't in any rush to have babies and is bemused by people saying that is her plan with Liam,' the insider revealed. 'It is so wide off the mark.'

It was also reported that Cheryl wants to sever all ties with her estranged husband Jean-Bernard since she has unfriended him on the social media site.

Cheeky grin: The 1D star flashed a small smile as he left with the former Girls Aloud favourite 

Cheeky grin: The 1D star flashed a small smile as he left with the former Girls Aloud favourite 

No shomance! Fans were initially convinced the pair were putting it on for the cameras, but it seems their romance is genuine 

No shomance! Fans were initially convinced the pair were putting it on for the cameras, but it seems their romance is genuine 

Hell for leather: Cheryl set off her ensemble with a pair of leather culottes and funky footwear

Hell for leather: Cheryl set off her ensemble with a pair of leather culottes and funky footwear

Still going strong: The pair have only been dating for five months, but their romance is going from strength to strength 

Still going strong: The pair have only been dating for five months, but their romance is going from strength to strength 

The 32-year-old singer's drastic move was reciprocated by the Frenchman unfriending her back - amid reports that their divorce process is dragging on longer than expected.

The Fight For This Love singer panellist filed for separation shortly before Christmas, with claims that she wanted a 'quickie' divorce, but it is alleged that matters still remains in the hands of lawyers.

'It's been a lot slower than expected. There's no information coming up as there are ­confidentiality clauses in place,' a source told the Daily Mirror.

'What's clear is it hasn't been as easy as had been hoped.'

He makes her happy: Cheryl had a big smile on her face as she left the restaurant later that evening

He makes her happy: Cheryl had a big smile on her face as she left the restaurant later that evening

Closer than ever: The relationship appears to be going from strength to strength 

Closer than ever: The relationship appears to be going from strength to strength 

Going well then: The pair appeared to be very close as they made their way back to their car 

Going well then: The pair appeared to be very close as they made their way back to their car 

Loving life: The pair giggled like teenagers in the back of their car as they made their way home

Loving life: The pair giggled like teenagers in the back of their car as they made their way home

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