She’d been planning her son’s third birthday party for the past few weeks, but like many people up and down the country, Cheryl was forced to cancel Bear’s bash due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 36-year-old singer had organised an elaborate celebration on 22 March – which also happened to be Mother's Day – for Bear for his friends and family at her home but as the social distancing rules came into place she had to rethink and ended up just having a quiet day instead.
Taking to social media, Cheryl said, “So I just brought myself out of the Frozen 2 on-repeat-all-day-all-night room to come and say thank you to everybody that’s sending Bear happy birthday wishes. He’s three today. Obviously, no party, but it doesn’t matter. He’s still having fun. Lots of cake, lots of toys, he doesn’t really know the difference.”
And like others, Cheryl – who has been very vocal in her support and appreciation for all NHS staff and other keyworkers – is hoping to rearrange the party once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
“Hopefully in the summer, if we all stay home, we can have a celebration of both [being] rid of this horrible, horrific virus and a late birthday party,” she continued. “But thank you to everybody sending him birthday wishes. I have been passing them along. I’m sending lots of love, lots of well wishes to you. Stay safe, stay home, please. That’s all we’ve got to do. It’s really not hard. We’ve just got to stay home.”
However, Cheryl couldn’t help but have a few tears over the whole situation and while she knows Bear’s party is so insignificant, she had been looking forward to it as it was the first year Bear had an idea of what was going on and was excited about his party.
CHECK OUT Cheryl and Liam Payne's love story from the start
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A look back at Cheryl and Liam's relationship from his solo X Factor audition in 2008 to their split in 2018...
Liam and Cheryl on the X Factor
The pair originally met back in 2008 when Liam first auditioned for the X Factor. Cheryl was a definitely fan of his talent and during the audition she said: "I like you, I think you're really cute. I think you've got charisma and you give us that little cheeky wink."Unfortunately, Liam didn't make it past the judges houses in 2008 but he later auditioned for the show AGAIN in 2010...
Liam and Cheryl meet AGAIN in 2010
On his second appearance all the judges LOVED him, and Cheryl commented: "You've definitely got it, whatever it is you've got it. And I thought your voice was really, really powerful."At the bootcamp stage Liam joined forces with four other boys - Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson - and One Direction was created.During one week at the live performances Simon was ill and the boy band were mentored by Cheryl instead. When they were asked how they felt about their new mentor Liam revealed they found it difficult to concentrate.Well, she is gorgeous Liam.
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Cheryl nominates Liam for the ALS Ice Bucket challenge
Strangely enough, years before Cheryl and Liam started dating she nominated him for the ice bucket challenge on Instagram!
Liam Payne and Sophia Smith's relationship
Before Cheryl and Liam's relationship began, Liam was in a relationship with Sophia Smith - a girl he had met at school - however in October 2015 the pair split after two years of dating.
Cheryl and Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini's marriage
Meanwhile, Cheryl had already surprised the world when she revealed that she had secretly married Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini, but it wasn't to last. The pair split after 18 months together and Cheryl filed for divorce for 'unreasonable behaviour.'
Cheryl and Liam's relationship begins
December 2015There were rumours that the pair first felt a spark during the X Factor final in 2015 which was also One Direction's last performance together. Apparently eyewitnesses saw the pair flirting shamelessly.14 FebruaryOn Valentine's day Liam uploaded a photo of a rose with the caption: "Happy Valentine's Day babyu2026"(Remember: Chezza has that huge rose tattoo on her bum)
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Chezza's Brit Awards selfie
24 FebruaryA couple of weeks later Cheryl uploaded a photo with the caption: "Practicing my snap #BRITs"And Liam commented: "See you there babe"People began wondering if the pair were an item or not.
The couple take a trip to Tesco
27 FebruaryLiam and Cheryl were spotted shopping in Tesco's in Guildford and the person who took the photo wrote: "It was definitely Cheryl and Liam but unfortunately I didn't get a picture."They were in my local Tesco in Guildford at midnight."
Liam kind of makes it Instagram official
28 FebruaryLiam and Cheryl confirmed their relationship with the singer updating his Instagram photo to a picture of the pair looking loved up and wrote in his bio 'Happy'.Liam deleted all pictures of his ex-girlfriend Sophia and unfollowed her on Instagram. Awkward.
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Cheryl hits back at the haters
29 FebruaryCheryl hit back at her online trolls by changing her Instagram bio to: "When people hate on you, it's because you've got something they want. All loveu2026 good vibes only"Although she later deleted the first bit and left it as "All loveu2026 good vibes only."
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They FINALLY make their relationship Instagram official
March 3The pair then teased the world with pictures of each; Cheryl uploaded a selfie featuring Liam's arm and the One Direction star uploaded a photo of the pair posing for a photo – awwww these two!
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Cheryl and Liam age gap
March 5After teasing the world with their relationship, the happy couple, who have a ten-years age gap, were spotted for the first time in public since they confirmed their relationship at a casino in Mayfair.
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March 9Cheryl and Liam were spotted holding hands leaving Salmontini restaurant in London.
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Cheryl Tweedy
Cheryl defends her relationship in an emotional Instagram post. The picture she uploaded read: "Girls compete with each other. Women empower one another"She captioned the photo: "It can be so hard at times being a girl for sooo many reasons! But we don't have to make it harder for each otheru2026"Why do we still feel the need to do that?? I don't understand it. I have always been a girls girl, and love other strong women."She continued: "That is why I surround myself with them, and that is why I try to empower others. Trying to pull another person down, only speaks volumes about your character!"And not a thing about theirsu2026 There's nothing more powerful or beautiful than an inspiring, strong women that can look up to or turn tou2026 Be one!!!"
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Cheryl and Liam's FIRST Easter together
Cheryl posted a photo of Liam carrying a BUNCH of Easter eggs on Instagram.
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Simon Cowell speaks out about Cheryl and Liam's relationship
April 3Simon Cowell spoke about Liam and Cheryl's relationship. The X Factor boss revealed: "I saw them together and we had a really nice dinner."They were on good form. They're like two little chipmunks madly in love."Literally, they were so cute."How adorable!
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Cheryl Liam Payne
April 12Liam and Cheryl were spotted again looking VERY cute at the London restaurant Sexy Fish.
Cheryl Liam Payne
May 12A few days later the happy couple appeared together on the red carpet at the 69th Cannes Film Festival.
Cheryl on Liam Payne: "He will be the perfect dad!
May 17A source told Closer magazine: "When friends have quizzed her [Cheryl] about what's happening with Liam she's been saying she's letting it all happen naturally – and that Liam will be the perfect dad!"
Cheryl Liam Payne
June 11Liam and Cheryl attend his sister Ruth's wedding as a couple and looked VERY stylish.
Liam Payne's sister defends Chezza
June 19Liam's sister defended her own wedding dress and Cheryl's outfit after seeing negative articles online. On Twitter she wrote: "I loved my wedding dress, I felt like a princess, I also lost 3st to feel as beautiful as I did in it, that was hard work when I'm a naturally chunky girl, not everyone needs to be a size 10 to get married."I also had no say over my wedding, I don't know who does have a say but considering my brother's girlfriend is one of the most beautiful women in the world she can wear anything and still look stunning as she did at my wedding."
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Cheryl Liam Payne
June 19Pregnancy rumours started to pick up after a source told The Sun: "It's very serious now between Cheryl and Liam and they have been talking among close friends about starting a family."
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Liam Payne
July 9Cheryl revealed on Instagram that the pair have bought an adorable puppy together. She uploaded a snap of Liam and the new miniature dog with the caption: "Our new family member he is beyond cuteu2026 The dog is adorable too."Cheeky!
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Cheryl Simon Cowell
July 30Simon Cowell admitted that Cheryl would be an amazing mum. Although he didn't confirm or deny whether Cheryl is pregnant Simon did tell the Mirror: "Cheryl would be an amazing mum. I have seen her with my son Eric and other kids over the years and she is incredible."Cute!
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Cheryl
October 3After being fairly absent from social media Cheryl uploaded a stunning selfie on Instagram with a butterfly filter.
Cheryl divorces her ex-husband
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Cheryl
October 27Cheryl had a perfume signing for her fans. Chezza sat behind her desk during her perfume signing but was still happy to take pictures with fans.
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November 2It was revealed that Cheryl was the new face of Childline and after being absent from the television she appeared on The One Show but pregnancy rumours were not mentioned.
Cheryl FINALLY shows off her baby bump
November 29Cheryl and Liam stepped out and attended the Fayre of St James Christmas Carol Concert in London and everyone finally got to see Cheryl's growing 'baby bump'. Congratulations guys!
Liam's sister speaks out AGAIN about the happy couple
December 1After Cheryl showed off her baby bump rumours of her pregnancy were sent into overdrive. Liam's sister spoke out about the news and said on Twitter: "Bump or no bump, announced or not, it's completely up to my brother and Cheryl what parts of their private lives they choose to share and when"
Liam follows Cheryl on Instagram
December 5The former One Direction member took their relationship one step further and followed Chezza on Instagram. Before, Liam only followed his ex-girlfriend Sophia Smith but when the pair split up he unfollowed her and followed no one else on the social media site.With over 16 million followers on Instagram Liam now only follows Cheryl - this must be love, right?
Wedding bells for Liam and Cheryl?
December 8There were rumours that Liam was planning to propose to Cheryl after she's given birth. According to the Daily Star a friend of the couple told the publication the One Direction star got inspiration from Kimberley Walsh and Justin Scott. They said: "It's given Liam so many ideas. There will definitely be wedding bells sooner than we expected."Eek!
Liam Payne SLAMS Louis Walsh
December 9After Louis Walsh was asked how he'd feel if Simon Cowell brought Cheryl back to the X Factor judging panel he told Huffington Post: "Well Simon wouldn't invite Cheryl back because we have Nicole."We have Nicole [Scherzinger] and Sharon [Osbourne], we don't need another girl. So go and fu2014k off now!"No silly questions, seriouslyu2026 It's not about Cheryl. Don't be stupid, man."Things didn't end there though because Liam soon took to Twitter to defend his girlfriend and hit back at Louis.
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Cheryl simply replied to Liam's tweet saying: "Oh..."Yes Liam! Sticking up for the lady in your life.
Cheryl Liam Payne baby lookalike
December 12Closer Online unveiled a picture of what Liam and Cheryl's baby could look like.
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Cheryl Liam Payne
December 20During the run up to Christmas the couple posted funny festive cards on social media. How cute are they as a couple.
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December 25On Christmas Day Cheryl uploaded an ADORABLE photo of herself and Liam using the elf Snapchat filter. She wrote on Instagram: "Merry Christmas from our families to yours. Hope you've had a great day."Cute!
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Cheryl
January 18The world was sent into frenzy after Cheryl's hairdresser Wendy Iles posted a video of Chezza on a shoot featuring a rare glimpse of her 'baby bump'.
Cheryl Liam Payne
January 29People began to wonder whether Liam had a tattoo dedicated to Cheryl after fans noticed he had a new tat on his arm of an eye that resembles Cheryl's. A fan wrote on Twitter: "First he brought the sparkle back to her eyes, then he got it tattooed."
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Cheryl
February 3Shortly after Beyonce announced she's expecting twins, rumour's began to swirl that Cheryl was going to pose for a 'pregnancy' photoshoot. Mariano Vivanco posted a cyrptic picture on his Instagram story before quickly deleting it, but it read: "My Devine @cherylofficial..."
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Liam gushes Cheryl's been his "dream girl" since he was younger
Throughout Liam's time in One Direction he often said his celebrity crush was Cheryl and who would have thought a few years later they'd be dating with a baby, ey?Well in March 2017, the boyband member opened up about his relationship with his O/H and admitted: "In a non-cliché way, it's weird waking up every day and literally living out your dream."You wake up in the most beautiful places. Obviously I have the most beautiful girlfriend in the world and she's absolutely amazing."He added: "She's been my dream girl since I was younger. She's so ace."
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Closer Online guess when Chezza will reveal she's given birth
Cheryl has always been one to share an adorable post on Mother's Day so at Closer Online we guessed that the Girls Aloud star may confirm she's given birth on the special day.It's safe to say that we wasn't far off...
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Cheryl and Liam annonce their baby news
March 25 2017 In March Cheryl and Liam confirmed they've welcomed a baby boy into the world. The yummy mummy wrote on Instagram: "On Wednesday 22nd March Liam and I became parents to an incredibly beautiful, healthy baby boy, weighing 7lb 9 and looking like a dream. "Although he still doesn't have a name he is already stealing hearts. We are all madly in love and overwhelmingly happy with our little arrival. "Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers around the world. A day that now has a different meaning to me forever ud83dudc99 "Liam added: "My close friends and family know there are very few times when I'm left speechless... wow!"I'm incredibly happy to welcome our new baby boy into the world, it's a moment that I will never forget for the rest of my life and my favourite memory I have so far. "I'm completely in awe of his incredible mother and how she has been the whole way through this, she's really made my dreams come true."
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Liam reveals Cheryl tried to breakup with him
After becoming parents Liam admitted that his relationship wasn't always smooth sailing. He admitted that she actually tried to break up with his once...Good job they worked though it, ey?
Liam and Cheryl ready for baby number two?
It wasn't long before Liam revealed he and Chez have already spoken about having even more children.N'aww.
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Cheryl heads back to work
Just four months after welcoming baby Bear, Cheryl returned to work and looked as fabulous as ever.
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Are Cheryl and Liam engaged?
February 2018Two years after the couple started dating and there's been a lot of speculation on whether Cheryl and Liam are engaged after the yummy mummy stepped out with a massive ring.
Cheryl and Liam Payne confirm SPLIT
After a two-year relationship Liam Payne and Cheryl confirmed they'd split on Twitter. Despite going their 'separate ways' they went on to say: "Bear is our world and we ask that you respect his privacy as we navigate our way through this together."
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A look back at Cheryl and Liam's relationship from his solo X Factor audition in 2008 to their split in 2018...
“They made the decision to cancel and reschedule Bear's birthday party, so she's gutted for him as he had been talking about it for weeks and really looking forward to it,” our insider says. “He’s too young to understand why it was cancelled and Cheryl made sure he had a great day anyway and he was very spoilt. But she had some tears – it was an emotional day with it being his birthday and Mother’s Day and also for the situation the world is in, it is a very scary time. She's doing all she can to make it better for Bear.”
And like so many other parents, Cheryl's had to cope with changing her son's happy, settled routine, which involved him going to nursery and playdates with lots of his friends, including Kimberley Walsh’s two sons, Bobby, five, and Cole, three.
Speaking about his nursery, Cheryl previously said, “It is very stressful picking the right place,’ she said. ‘I think the place that I have chosen is great, and I am allowed to go there for his first few sessions, which is very helpful for me. I don’t just want to drop him at the door and say, ‘Bye’. It goes against everything in your instinct.”
The star previously cleared up reports that her mum Joan lives with them at her Buckinghamshire mansion, saying she simply comes down as much as she can from her home in Newcastle – though obviously that will change as the country remains in lockdown.
“I wish my mam would live with me,” she said. “I have asked her several times. She’s got her own life. She has way more kids than me and a lot of grandkids back home. So, it’s a bit selfish, but I do feel life would be a bit easier if she was around. She comes down a lot; if I ask her, she comes at a drop of a hat. She just has her own friends. I wish though. It’s a long way and a big cultural difference.”
Cheryl split from Bear’s dad Liam Payne almost two years ago and while the former One Direction star is as hands on as he can be, it’s Cheryl who does the brunt of the childcare. Liam, 26, paid tribute to his ex on Mother’s Day, saying, "Double special day today thanks to 2 very special ladies and a very special little man. Happy Mother's Day mum and Cheryl. You two are the most amazing mothers Bear and I could have asked for, thanks for raising me right and thank you Cheryl for showing my son all the love in the world. Happy birthday little man! 3 already I can't believe it. It's amazing watching you grow, and you surprise me constantly. It really seems like yesterday I was holding you for the first time. Thank you for bringing life and joy to my world. I hope I can do the same."
And Cheryl knows that over the next few weeks and months it will be hard, but appreciates she’s in a much better position than a lot of people because she has such a big house and lots of space for Bear to play in.
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“It's been hard work at home with him, he's a very active three-year-old who's used to doing loads of activities all day and so it's pretty tirring looking after him, and trying to keep him entertained,” our source explains. “Also, it's impossible for her to work with Bear around, just taking calls trying to sort out her upcoming work stuff – it's all been cancelled so that's a blow. But she is trying to focus on the positives.”
Cheryl has just finished work on The Greatest Dancer and was due to perform at some festivals over the summer, which have now been cancelled. However, she knows this is the perfect opportunity to hang with Bear and make sure he’s as happy as he can be.
“While all this worries her and what it could mean for Bear – and other kids’ futures - she's getting to spend loads of time with him, so she's in her element just hanging out with him,” we’re told. “She's saying she's trying to make the most of it. She's loving getting to explore the garden and playing lots of games with her little dude. He still got so spoilt for his birthday so there's no shortage of new toys and games. She feels so lucky to have him during this testing time."
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