While the rest of the world reeled at the news that Liam Payne was in a fully-fledged relationship with former Girls Aloud member, Cheryl, it sounds like his former girlfriend was far from shocked.

Danielle Peazer, who dated the 1D star for two years, has revealed that the news didn't leave her as flabbergasted as the rest of us.

Speaking to the Mail Online, Danielle, who is five years older than Liam, suggested that her former boyfriend may just have a thing for the mature woman.

"I'm five years older than him so I know that he maybe has a thing for age gaps," she said. "I mean look at her, I'd go out with her!"

Acknowledging that the age gap is a little different in this instance, Danielle continued: "I wasn't shocked when it came out because they're in the same industry."

"Maybe if he started going out with Teresa May, I'd be like 'Woah!' That would be a shock," she added.

"Love is love. Happiness is happiness," she argued. "You just want people to be happy. They both seem happy, obviously I don't know her but I'm happy for them."

While Danielle knows her role in Liam's life will always be of interest when it comes to any new relationships he may embark on, she is keen for fans to remember she has moved on.

"I know people will always be interested but if someone asks you about someone you were with four years ago it's so far gone and you're such a different person," she explained.

Could she have been any sounder?!