October 17th 2024.
There has been a lot of uproar among viewers over some insensitive remarks made about Liam Payne's son following the sad news of the One Direction star's passing. Sky News has come under fire for their comments about the young son of Payne, who tragically died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.
Since the heartbreaking news broke, fans and friends have been paying tribute to the talented singer, with many expressing their sadness that Bear, whom Payne shares with ex-partner Cheryl, will now have to grow up without a father. However, during their coverage of the story, a presenter on Sky News made a comment about seven-year-old Bear that has been labeled as "disgusting" by viewers.
In a clip that has since gone viral, the presenter can be heard saying, "I remember when Bear was born, and we were laughing at the name because it's quite funny." This unexpected and seemingly unnecessary comment has sparked outrage among viewers, who were quick to call out Sky News for their insensitivity.
One viewer, @GDave815, took to social media to say, "What a strange thing for her to bring up..." while @LewisJ815 expressed his disappointment by saying, "Ah just @SkyNews being as scummy as you'd expect re: Liam Payne news." @cameronclark_98 also chimed in, saying, "Sky News are turning into CBeebies... what a disgusting thing to say."
Others, like @GJ69, pointed out that the presenter's comments came at a very inappropriate time, saying, "Jesus, this news just broke, and she decided to randomly make fun of his kid's name. That kid, stupid name or not, just lost their dad, for f***s sake." @lightupvm also expressed their shock, adding, "Whattttttt. That is so uncalled for."
Many viewers, including @gangster_ram, called the remarks "disrespectful" and questioned the need for such a comment during a serious news story. The presenter's insensitive words have caused a lot of anger and hurt among fans, who are already mourning the loss of Payne.
Payne, who shared his son with former X Factor judge Cheryl, had opened up about their co-parenting relationship in recent years. In 2022, he revealed that he saw Bear two to three times a week and spoke about the importance of being present and giving his son his undivided attention. He also shared how much it meant to him that his son saw him as a superhero.
In a heartwarming moment, Payne had also referred to his son as his "mini-me" and expressed his excitement about speaking to him, telling his followers, "He's getting so big now. He's a big boy and he looks like a mini-me." However, now, Bear will have to grow up without his father, and Payne's words about being there for his son take on a whole new meaning.
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