There'd been rumours, which we were reluctant to entertain due to the lack of photographic evidence (and because it'd mean Niall wasn't in fact looking for a "normal girlfriend" at all), but now we have not option but to believe it.
Here they are, together - see Barbara there in all her leggy loveliness there - leaving the X Factor wrap party last night. They were also seen leaving the X Factor studios - together - after she watched One Direction rehearsing for last night's performance. She's like Niall's own personal Victoria Secret model groupie. Man, he must be a happy chappy.
The only bit of hope Niall Horan fans can cling to at this point is that his mammy reckons he's not ready for anything serious. Here's what she had to say recently: "I don’t think Niall is ready yet for a serious girlfriend. He’s a real happy-go-lucky lad. He wants to enjoy life and isn’t ready to settle into a steady relationship as far as I know just yet."
It's cool, he's just learning some tricks.
