They were forced to defend their relationship on social media earlier this week.
And Liam Payne and his girlfriend girlfriend Maya Henry put the drama behind them on Friday night as they attended the Business of Fashion Presents VOICES 2019 Gala Dinner in Oxfordshire, England.
The Bedroom Floor singer, 26, and model, 19, cosied up at the event in honour of British Vogue editor Edward Enninful, winner of the Global VOICES Award 2019.
Loved-up: Liam Payne and his girlfriend Maya Henry were the picture perfect couple as thyey attended the Business of Fashion Presents VOICES 2019 Gala Dinner in Oxfordshire, England
Liam looked dapper at the event in a pinstriped trouser suit with a black tie and a crisp white shirt.
While his girlfriend Maya dazzled in a strapless lime green satin gown with a huge bow on the back.
She styled her brunette locks into a sleek straightened hairdo, she added a slick of make-up to enhance her pretty features.
The couple looked loved-up as they cosied up together at the star-studded event on Friday night.
Smitten: The Bedroom Floor singer, 26, and model, 19, cosied up at the event in honour of British Vogue editor Edward Enninful, winner of the Global VOICES Award 2019
Happy: Liam and Maya also happily posed with fashion mogul Edward (centre) once they arrived for the charity event
Glamorous: While his girlfriend Maya dazzled in a strapless lime green satin gown with a huge bow on the back (pictured with Jordan Spence, wife Naomi Scott and Liam L-R)
Work it: She styled her brunette locks into a sleek straightened hairdo, she added a slick of make-up to enhance her pretty features (pictured with Liam and Edward L-R)
Liam and Maya’s appearance comes after the singer hit back at claims his girlfriend was just 17 when they first started dating.
There has been speculation over the true age of the model which has been said to be both 18 and 19.
The former One Direction singer spoke out after a twitter thread claimed the couple began dating when Maya was 17 and that she is still in high school.
Tweets: The former One Direction singer recently spoke out after a twitter thread claimed the couple began dating when Maya was 17 and she is still a senior in high school
Confusion: There has been speculation over the true age of the model which has been said to be both 18 and 19
Strike a pose: Liam and Maya certainly proved their relationship is still going strong as they partied inside the fashion bash
United: Inside the party, Liam and Maya (far right) were joined by Jordan Spence and his wife, actress Naomi Scott
A twitter user wrote: ‘Every article about Liam’s girlfriend says she’s 19 when she’s actually 18.
‘This is intentional because when fabricating this ridiculous PR campaign for her they said that they’ve been together for a year, which would mean that Liam was dating a 17 y/o. She’s a senior in HS.’
Liam quickly responded to the tweet and insisted it was untrue, writing: ’19 don’t believe everything you read on the internet.’
Together: Liam and Texas native Maya have been inseparable since going public with their relationship in September, following his split from Cheryl in 2018
Candid: The singer recently spoke out about his turbulent love life, revealing that ‘many girls’ broke his heart in the past but Maya ‘completely’ has his back
Picture perfect: Inside the party Liam and Maya also happily posed with Charlie’s Angels stars Ella Balinska and Naomi Scott
Fashion forward: The group were also joined by English football star Jordan Spence (far right) who looked dapper in all-black
Part of the confusion is said to have come from Maya’s father throwing her a lavish Quinceañera party worth $6million (£4.68million) to celebrate her fifteenth in 2016, which would make her 18 now.
Liam and Texas native Maya have been inseparable since going public with their relationship in September, following his split from Cheryl in 2018.
The singer recently spoke out about his turbulent love life with MTV News, revealing that ‘many girls’ broke his heart in the past but Maya ‘completely’ has his back.
Flawless: Also among the star-studded guest list was Strictly Come Dancing star Emma Weymouth, 33, who dazzled in a silver sequinned maxi dress
Sultry: The animal lover stuck a sultry pose in the form-fitting metallic dress covered in sequins
Jaw-dropping: Emma also displayed her ample bust in the plunging silver dress as she posed up a storm at the fashion bash
Friendly: Inside Emma also posed with stylish Cobbie Yates as she highlighted her toned physique inside the fashion event
Pals: Emma was the picture of happiness as she posed with food writer Jasmine Hemsley
‘Honestly with love, I think you don’t really understand it until it gives you that sting, it took a long time for me,’ Liam said.
‘Something really hurt me and it kind of made me appreciate love and people a lot more, for the longest time, living such an exposed life made dating really hard.
‘I’ve found someone who’s genuinely my best friend, she’s just so relaxed about everything and someone who’s completely got your back with everything is just the wildest thing.’
Fun: Supermodel Jourdan Dunn, 29, was also dressed to party in her funky red dress with a frilled lace skirt and an off-the-shoulder neckline
Edgy: The British fashion favourite looked incredible in the colourful ensemble which had a rock chic edge thanks to a black studded belt and spiked heels
Also among the star-studded guest list was Strictly Come Dancing star Emma Weymouth, 33, who dazzled in a silver sequinned maxi dress.
The star – who was eliminated from Strictly in Week Seven – cut a busty figure in the plunging dress as she arrived for the swanky party.
Supermodel Jourdan Dunn, 29, was also dressed to party in her funky red dress with a frilled lace skirt and an off-the-shoulder neckline.
The British fashion favourite looked incredible in the colourful ensemble which had a rock chic edge thanks to a black studded belt and spiked heels.
Look at that! After attending the Charlie’s Angels premiere on Wednesday, co-stars Ella Balinska and Naomi Scott opted for contrasting looks as she they attended the party
Suited and booted: Ella, 23, oozed androgynous chic in a black tuxedo and matching bow tie with her dark tresses pulled into a high braid
Sexy: Meanwhile Aladdin star Naomi, 26, flashed a hint of her toned abs in a white frilled crop top and a dramatic ruffled black maxi skirt with thin strapped heels
Turning heads: She added a sultry twist to her look by pulled her dark tresses into a loose bun
Mr and Mrs: Naomi was joined at the event by her hunky husband Jordan. The couple have been married since 2014
After attending the Charlie’s Angels premiere on Wednesday, co-stars Ella Balinska and Naomi Scott opted for contrasting looks as she they attended the party.
Ella, 23, oozed androgynous chic in a black tuxedo and matching bow tie with her dark tresses pulled into a high braid.
Meanwhile Aladdin star Naomi, 26, flashed a hint of her toned abs in a white frilled crop top and a dramatic ruffled black maxi skirt with thin strapped heels.
Boho chic: Jasmine Hemsley was a vision in a white off-the-shoulder dress with dramatic puffed sleeves
Fashionable: Neelam Gill also stood out in a silk fuchsia pink dress with a thigh-high split
