Cheryl and Son Bear Appear on Stage

Cheryl, the Girls Aloud star, made a rare public appearance with her seven-year-old son, Bear Payne, during a soundcheck for the band's reunion tour at Sheffield Arena. Cheryl, who shares Bear with former One Direction member Liam Payne, has largely kept him out of the spotlight, often obscuring his face in photos. The event marks one of the few times Bear has been seen by fans, dressed adorably in a matching tracksuit with his mother. This reunion tour, which spans the UK and Ireland, commemorates the band's 20th anniversary and honors their late bandmate Sarah Harding, who passed away from breast cancer in 2021. Bear's appearance comes shortly after fans heard his voice for the first time on a radio show in April, where he charmed listeners with his Geordie accent. The tour has been an emotional journey for the band, with heartfelt tributes to Harding and plans for a documentary capturing behind-the-scenes moments.