Liam Payne praises girlfriend Cheryl Fernandez-Versini

One Direction star Liam Payne thinks singer girlfriend Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is "amazing".

The couple, who have been dating for three months, made their red carpet debut together at the Global Gift Gala in Paris, France, last week when Cheryl received the Global Gift Philanthropist Award and the Payne, 22, couldn't be more proud of his 32-year-old girlfriend, reported Hello! magazine.

"It's her night and I'm very proud of her. She's amazing," he said.