Perrie Edwards’ mother has given her blessing to the Little Mix singer’s relationship with One Direction’s Zayn Malik, describing them as ‘a lovely couple.’

The girl-band star has been linked with the boy-band heartthrob since the live stages of The X-Factor, but only confirmed they were seeing each other last week, and mum Debbie told the Sunday Sun that she couldn’t be happier for her daughter:

“They make a lovely couple. I really hope they make a go of it.

“I’ve been to his house and met the two of them with his mum and his three sisters, and I think they’re really good for each other.”

Mum Debbie also said she thinks the pair are well-equipped to deal with having a relationship in the glare of the media spotlight:

“Zayn is still on tour at the moment so most of the relationship is being conducted over texts, calls and emails.

“They are both very level-headed and good for each other because they’re both starting out in the business at the same time.

“It’s a brilliant life for Zayn travelling the world, but at the same time he knows he can talk to someone who isn’t just a fan and knows what it’s like in that world.”