One Direction singer Liam Payne has reportedly called it quits with his love Danielle Peazer.

The former couple met on the set of UK The X Factor two years ago, where Danielle was a back-up dancer.

Liam and Danielle hit a rough patch recently, as One Direction's gruelling touring schedule kept them apart for quite a long time.

"They have split in the last few days because it has been more and more difficult to keep the relationship going with Liam spending more and more time away," a friend told British newspaper the Mirror.

"He has hardly been able to see Danielle in recent months and the band have a world tour next year so it was only going to get harder."

Although the couple are no longer in a romantic relationship, there are no hard feelings.

Apparently Liam and Danielle appreciate each other dearly.

"They ended things but Liam hopes they have left on good terms," the source said. "She was the first real love of his life."