One Direction member Liam Payne has slammed a rumour that he and his new girlfriend Cheryl Fernandez-Versini have broken up.

The 22-year-old singer took to Instagram to post a photograph featuring himself and "The X Factor" judge inside a car, reports aceshowbiz.com.

In the image, Fernandez-Versini was seen wearing a colourful jacket and sunglasses. Payne donned a black jacket atop a grey T-shirt.

Before Payne uploaded the photograph on Instagram, Fernandez-Versini posted a cryptic message on Twitter which asked her fans to "collect" information before sharing an opinion.

"Number one tip! Always collect all your information and facts before forming an opinion!" she wrote.