Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy confirm their romance is back on as they leave Annabel’s hand-in-hand

Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy confirmed their romance is back on as they left Annabel’s 60th anniversary party holding hands.

The on-off pair put on a sweetheart display on Thursday as they left the members’ private club in London.

Liam, 29, put a protective hand on Kate’s back and guided her as they left the star-studded bash.

The former One Direction star, 29, looked the part as he wore a black pinstripe suit which he paired with a black tie and white shirt which he unbuttoned at the collar.

Kate, 24, looked typically classy in a chic white fitted cardigan and matching miniskirt, while boosting her height with a pointy pair of metallic stilettos.

MailOnline has reached out to Liam Payne’s representatives for comment.

Sir: Liam, 29, was seen placing a protective hand on Kate's back and escorting her as they left the star-studded bash

Back on! Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy confirmed their romance has started again as they left Annabel’s 60th anniversary party holding hands on Thursday

Loved-up: The on-off couple put on a loved-up show as they stepped out of the London private club

Loved-up: The on-off couple put on a loved-up show as they stepped out of the London private club

Sweet: The duo intertwined their fingers as they stood outside the venue

Sweet: The duo intertwined their fingers as they stood outside the venue

Last month it was reported that Liam and Kate had split after 10 months of dating.

The couple lived together at his home in London, but it was alleged that Kate had moved out and flown back to her home in the United States.

There was said to be no bad blood between the couple, with the couple having ‘mutually’ decided to end it.

A source told The sun at the time, “There wasn’t a big argument or anything — it just ran its course and they both decided to go their separate ways.”

“Liam knows it’s the right decision, he’s throwing himself into his music and he’s packed with work for the rest of the year.”

The insider added, “In reality, juggling his career and keeping his relationship alive through the summer and into the fall was always going to be a pain — they both realized that.”

The pair were last photographed together in April, when they enjoyed a night out at the PrettyLittleThing showroom’s launch party.

MailOnline reached out to Liam’s reps for comment at the time.

Time at home: The duo left the star-studded bash together after partying all night

Time at home: The duo left the star-studded bash together after partying all night

Romance: Liam reached for Kate's hand as they sauntered out of Annabel's together

Cute: The couple then walked hand in hand

Romance: Liam reached for Kate’s hand as they sauntered out of Annabel’s together

Back together: Last month it was reported that Liam and Kate had split , after 10 months of dating, but are now clearly enjoying their romance again

Back together: Last month it was reported that Liam and Kate had split , after 10 months of dating, but are now clearly enjoying their romance again

Happy: Liam rarely smiled as he and Kate waited for their transport home

Hot couple: The bronzed duo had been enjoying a night out together

Happy: Liam rarely smiled as he and Kate waited for their transport home

Liam and Katie went public with their romance in October and made their red carpet debut as a couple at the British Fashion Awards shortly before Christmas.

In December, Liam fired back at a troll who claimed the One Direction star’s girlfriend was only with him for the money.

Liam responded by taking a screenshot of the post and posting it to his Instagram Stories and gushing about his new romance.

He said, “I have to say you can tell me anything and I can’t be turned around, I’ve never felt a love like I do for Katelyn.” We make each other better people.’

He defended her against the prospectors’ accusations, saying, “If it was all about the money, I’d give her everything.”

He continued, “It’s not though (please remember I’m hella sexy) and I know I’m fun and a lovely person.

“And I don’t give a fuck to say that for the first time in my life I’m happy to be myself and that’s priceless.”

Partying all out: The couple seemed very ready to call it a night

Partying all out: The couple seemed very ready to call it a night

Liam’s bold claim about his relationship with Kate came after his previous high-profile relationships with Cheryl and Maya Henry.

Despite his insistence he has never felt “a love like this”, Liam was engaged to Maya and the pair enjoyed a two-year on/off romance before splitting for good in May 2022.

The singer shares six-year-old son Bear with ex-girlfriend Cheryl, with whom he dated for two and a half years until July 2018.