Cheryl Tweedy has shared a rare glimpse into her private life with son Bear, posting snaps from a magical trip to Disney World that left fans amazed by how much he has grown
Cheryl at Walt Disney World
Cheryl Tweedy has posted intimate photographs from a Disneyworld adventure with her son Bear – an unusual gesture from the former Girls Aloud vocalist who typically maintains privacy around her personal life.
The 42-year-old celebrity posted images on social media documenting her enchanting Disney expedition with her only child. Posting on social media, Cheryl penned: “Somewhere in the corners of the world, magic still exists.
“I don’t know what took me so long to experience the joys of @waltdisneyworld but I completely escaped into my inner child for the last couple of weeks.
“What a wonderful place.” In the collection of photographs, Cheryl included footage of herself strolling hand in hand with her son wearing his hoodie with his back towards the camera, while in another image a cap concealed his face so he remained unseen.
Cheryl and Bear were snapped on a ride at Disney
While she refrained from posting pictures showing his face, supporters adored witnessing how much the youngster had developed in these uncommon glimpses. One admirer commented: “Bear will be taller than you soon OMG.”
“Little Bear is not little anymore,” remarked another. While a third continued to comment: “Aww, so glad you went there with Bear and had an amazing and beautiful time. You deserve it.”
Meanwhile, Cheryl’s Girls Aloud colleague, Nicola Roberts, wrote: “Love this.” Bear was born in 2017 after Cheryl entered into a relationship with former One Direction member, Liam Payne, in 2016, reports the Mirror.
Cheryl shared rare snaps of her son at Disney
Following their split in 2018, both parents stressed their dedication to raising their son, with Liam stating: “We still have so much love for each other as a family. Bear is our world, and we ask that you respect his privacy as we navigate our way through this together.”
Payne tragically passed away in 2024 after falling from a hotel in Buenos Aires at the tender age of 31. Since his untimely death, Cheryl has praised her mum and brother for being her ‘rock’ as she and Bear adjust to life without Payne.
Cheryl has endured a challenging year, with her stalker being incarcerated in September following a lengthy legal battle. Daniel Bannister was slapped with a lifetime restraining order and sentenced to one year behind bars.
The couple had just one child together(Image: Getty Images)
In a statement read out in court, Cheryl revealed the stalking incident had a “huge impact” on her life and frightened her son: “It’s had a huge impact – I have a young child to protect.
“It has made my young child scared. I have had to rely on security, family and friends for support. Why should I have to move because of Daniel’s behaviour? It’s unacceptable, terrifying and having a detrimental impact.”
In April, it was also reported that Cheryl’s brother was ‘spotted living in a tent and begging outside a supermarket’. The star has previously spoken about her brother’s troubled past, disclosing her numerous attempts to help him get clean.
