Liam Payne, 25, has reportedly been dating British supermodel Naomi Campbell, 48, for the past two months.
And, at tonight’s BRITs 2019, the One Direction band member’s love life was thrust into the spotlight once again, thanks to presenter Jack Whitehall.
As he walked onto the stage with US star Winnie Harlow, 24, to present an award, the comedian introduced the hitmaker as the legendary model's “current squeeze”.
Jack, 30, said: “Time for our next award and to present it is a supermodel, and supermodel Naomi Campbell’s current squeeze.”
Supermodel Naomi Campbell’s current squeeze
Jack Whitehall
He continued: “His surname’s Payne, which is what he will be in a world of if he crosses her.
“It’s Liam Payne and Winnie Harlow!”
Those watching the BRIT Awards took to Twitter to comment on the awkward moment, with one viewer writing: “They really introduced Liam Payne as Naomi Campbell’s latest squeeze #BRITS #Brits2019.”
Another said: “How awkward must Liam Payne feel right now! What a roast from Jack Whitehall over his relationship with Naomi Campbell #BRITs.”
A third added: “Wait did Whitehall just confirm that Liam Payne and Naomi Campbell are an actual