Liam Payne made his first public appearance with new girlfriend Aliana Mawla on Monday, weeks after breaking off his engagement to Texan model Maya Henry. 

The former One Direction star was arm in arm with the attractive brunette, who bears a striking resemblance to his former fiancée, after arriving at Heathrow Airport that morning. 

After a long flight from Los Angeles that saw Liam in a shirtless state, the couple appeared exhausted as they made their way through the airport. 

Here they come: Liam Payne made his first public appearance with new girlfriend Aliana Mawla on Monday, weeks after breaking off his engagement to Texan model Maya Henry

Inseparable: The former One Direction star was arm in arm with the attractive brunette, who bears a striking resemblance to his former fiancée, after arriving at Heathrow Airport that morning

Here they come: Liam Payne made his first public appearance with new girlfriend Aliana Mawla on Monday, weeks after breaking off his engagement to Texan model Maya Henry

Tired: The new couple looked drained as they made their way across Heathrow following an eventful flight from Los Angeles

Tired: The new couple looked drained as they made their way across Heathrow following an eventful flight from Los Angeles

MailOnline confirmed exclusively that Liam and Maya had separated indefinitely after they called off their engagement in June 2021. They rekindled their relationship two months later.

Just hours before photos showing Aliana wrapped in his arms were posted to an Instagram account, the news broke that the couple had split up.

She boasts over 300,000. Instagram followers.

Aliana posted many romantic photos of them together to prove their romance.

Inseparable: Aliana kept a tight hold of Liam's arm during their walk across the terminal on Monday morning

They are inseparable. Aliana held Liam’s hand during the walk through the terminal Monday morning 

All over: MailOnline exclusively confirmed that Liam and Maya separated indefinitely last month after previously calling off their engagement in June 2021 - only to rekindle their romance two months later

MailOnline exclusive: Liam and Maya have separated indefinitely. After previously calling off their engagement for June 2021, MailOnline only confirmed the news. Their romance was rekindled two months later.

Moving on: Confirmation of their breakup comes after photos of the singer with his arms wrapped around American model Aliana emerged on a fan Instagram account

Oh dear: The pair hold hands in another photo, with Liam's distinctive tattoos on full display

Moving on: Confirmation of their breakup comes after photos of the singer with his arms wrapped around American model Aliana Mawla emerged on a fan Instagram account, alongside further images of the couple holding hands 

Original: Aliana appeared to confirm the new romance by sharing the snaps on her social media account

Original: Aliana confirmed the romance with her snaps via social media. 

Hard to miss: The American model showed off her torso in a white crop top and low-slung joggers as she walked alongside former One Direction star Liam

Casual: Her new boyfriend looked relaxed in a black T-short and tracksuit bottoms, teamed with white running shoes

As she was walking alongside Liam, the American model made it easy to see her full torso with a crop top and low-slung sneakers. 

All mine: In scenes that may well enrage his ex, Liam wrapped a protective arm around the brunette as they collected their baggage on Monday

All mine: Liam placed a protective arm around brunette to protect her as she collected their luggage on Monday. 

Tender: The singer couldn't keep his hands off Aliana as they mingled with fellow travellers at Heathrow Airport

Waiting game: The pair were seen idling alongside a baggage carousel  while waiting for their suitcases

Tender: Aliana and the singer were able to share a moment with each other as they met fellow travelers at Heathrow Airport. 

Warm welcome: Liam and Aliana were greeted by a waiting friend, who leaned in to give pint-sized Aliana a hug

Warm welcome: Liam and Aliana were greeted by a waiting friend, who leaned in to give pint-sized Aliana a hug 

Despite their end of their relationship, Maya referred to Liam as her ‘fiancé’ in the post’s comments section, which those close to the former X Factor finalist have slammed as ‘very misleading’.

MailOnline was told by a source that Liam and Maya have split for good about a month ago. Maya’s comments referring to Liam as her fiancé are untrue and very misleading.’

After the images emerged, the Texas-native wrote: ‘I love all of the fans so much but please stop sending me these pictures of my fiancé wrapped around another woman. This is not me and it’s hard enough knowing this has happened without seeing it. Let’s stop.

Connection: Aliana, who boasts 300,000 Instagram followers, starred in Liam's 2018 music video for J.Balvin collaboration, Familiar

Bond: The couple have since taken their association to the next level

Connection: Aliana, who boasts 300,000 Instagram followers, starred in Liam’s 2018 music video for J.Balvin collaboration, Familiar

Don't mind us: But Liam and Aliana were hard to miss during their appearance at London's biggest airport on Monday

We won’t judge: Liam and Aliana made a strong impression at London’s largest airport Monday. 

Take me home: One Direction star Liam led the way after touching down on British soil with the pretty American model

Take me home: One Direction star Liam led the way after touching down on British soil with the pretty American model

After landing on British soil, Liam of One Direction led the way with American model and pretty American singer.  

Reticent: Despite being keen to show off his new girlfriend, the singer had little to say as he headed for the exit

He was reticent: Although he wanted to be proud of his girlfriend, the singer didn’t have much to say when he left for home. 

Liam’s representative confirmed that he had split with Maya, while her representatives are still waiting for comments.

People recently interviewed Liam about their relationship and revealed that they had been through “a lot” in lockdown, but were able to overcome those difficulties.

He said, “I believe we went through quite a bit in COVID. It feels like we have come through it stronger. Many couples have struggled for many years. We’re happy that we are still together, even after all these years.

Let's go: He was seen ushering Aliana into the read of a waiting vehicle as they made their way into the carpark

Let’s move: As they entered the parking lot, he was seen escorting Aliana to the waiting car. 

After a year of dating, Liam proposed to his girlfriend in August 2020. After a year of being together, Liam proposed to his wife in August 2020. 

They had been friends for many years. Maya, a One Direction fan at age 15, was the first to see them together at a meet and greet event.

Prior to this, Liam was with Cheryl Cole (38), but they split after a two-and-a-half year relationship.

While Bear is four years old, the couple have been able to co-parent Bear with great chemistry. They also keep Bear’s private life private.

Video: Aliana worked with Liam in 2018, featuring in the music video for J.Balvin collaboration, Familiar, and later promoted her sultry appearance in the music video via an Instagram post

Video: Aliana worked with Liam in 2018, featuring in the music video for J.Balvin collaboration, Familiar, and later promoted her sultry appearance in the music video via an Instagram post

Here we go: Liam was spotted partying alongside Aliana in a recent Instagram story

Cosy: Liam cuddled up to the brunette for an intimate snap over drinks in another

We are here: Liam was seen partying with Aliana in an Instagram Story.

Upset: Maya - who got engaged to her partner in August 2021 after two years of dating confirmed in a comment on the post that she was not the girl in the images

Update: Maya, who was engaged to her boyfriend in August 2021 following two years of relationship confirmed that the photos were not taken by the same girl as she claimed in a post.

Busty: Aliana shows off the figure that caught Liam's eye as she reclines in a bikini in one of her recent social media snaps

Busty. Aliana looks sexy in her bikini as she poses in one of the recent photos on social media.

Liam shared the shocking news that his son was able to cheat school by posting a series of questions and answers to Instagram.

One Direction’s former star said that the cheeky boy was smart with his clever moves.

Liam spoke live on his Instagram Story and shared a glimpse into his life as a father to his child. He said that he felt ‘proud’.

He explained that the singer went to school and didn’t like it. However, Covid taught him that you don’t need to attend school if you are smart and sneaky.

He figured that pretending to be sick would give him the right to get the day of school.