Cheryl has offered a rare glimpse into her personal life, sharing photos from a recent trip to Walt Disney World with her son Bear, whom she shares with the late Liam Payne. The Girls Aloud singer, who typically keeps a low profile, posted on Instagram about the “magic” of the experience, noting how she “escaped into my inner child” during the two-week visit.
The post drew attention from fans, who remarked on how much Bear, now nine, has grown. Among the commenters was Ruth Gibbins, Liam’s sister, who replied with a handshake emoji and a lighthearted remark about the Flight of Passage ride. Ruth later posted her own images from Orlando, describing the journey as a “bittersweet trip.” She wrote: “Bittersweet, healing and at times so heavy hearted walking around and being on my brother’s favourite rides in his favourite place without him.”
The families’ joint visit was a tribute to Liam, a known Disney enthusiast. Ruth noted that Liam’s nephew Ashton experienced Disney for the first time, calling him a “little thrill seeker” who “absolutely loved it.” She added: “Always in your honour Liam, you’d have loved this trip.” Liam’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy also liked the post.
Cheryl previously spoke out after Liam’s death in October 2024, aged 31, following a fall from a Buenos Aires hotel. She said: “Liam was not only a pop star and celebrity, he was a son, a brother, an uncle, a dear friend and a father to our 7 year old son. A son that now has to face the reality of never seeing his father again.” The couple, who met on The X Factor, split before Bear’s first birthday but remained committed to co-parenting.
The trip also comes after a difficult year for Cheryl, who saw her stalker jailed in September 2024. In a court statement, she said the harassment had had a “huge impact” and left her son scared, adding: “I have had to rely on security, family and friends for support.”
