Former Britain’s Got Talent finalist Andrew Johnston has been cleared of raping two women. He appeared at at Southwark Crown Court, London.
Johnston, 30, who shot to fame as a choirboy when he came third in the show in 2008, had denied the allegations after he had been charged with raping and sexually assaulting one woman and raping another woman.
He told the court he has “never sung a note” since the allegations were made against him. Johnston was charged with raping and sexually assaulting one woman and raping another, but he told Southwark Crown Court both women had told “a pack of lies”.
Speaking to reporters outside Southwark Crown Court after the verdicts, he said: “I’m just glad it’s over, it’s been super stressful. It’s been five years of this, people doubting me, and I’ve not been able to say anything for five years, so I’ve only just been able to get my say and, thankfully, the right decision has been made, but I just want to go home now and see my dog”.
Johnston appeared on Britain’s Got Talent in 2008
Asked what was next for him, Mr Johnston said: “Get my life back. Slowly be rebuilding my life, because I’ve lost everything over this last five years”.
In court, he described his lovemaking as “fast, energetic, maybe a bit passionate” but said he was never aggressive, always used a condom and that the sex was consensual.
The jury of nine women and three men cleared him of all the charges. The alleged offences happened a number of years after Johnston shot to fame as a choirboy on the ITV show, Maryam Syed KC, prosecuting, told the jury previously.
Ms Syed said Johnston, of Carlisle, Cumbria, had been “engaging in consensual sexual activity” with one of the women, but he allegedly removed his condom, and she “repeatedly told Mr Johnston to stop” but he did not.
The other woman told police she engaged in consensual sex with the singer and asked him to use a condom.
The woman said she started to feel his hands around her neck and “no matter how many times she removed them”, he kept putting his hands back around her throat, Ms Syed said.
He then stopped and removed the condom, then carried on with the sex, it was alleged.
The singer, who was born in Dumfries, Scotland, but moved when he was about eight months old, released an album that went to number four in the UK charts and appeared on tour with other Britain’s Got Talent finalists.
His mother entered him on BGT where he impressed the judges including Simon Cowell with his version of Pie Jesu and Eric Clapton’s Tears in Heaven.
He came third and went on to sign a contract with Cowell, released an album that went to number four in the UK charts and appeared in a UK Tour with other finalists.
His voice changed, forcing him to shift and sing in the lower range, which caused him to stop singing in the early days.
He claimed before the court that “it continued for a few years until my voice started to change.” The songs I was singing in the show eventually became a little challenging to sing.
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Primark’s new shoes look very similar to a designer pair – but there’s a huge price difference
Primark’s new sandals look very similar to a designer pair(Image: Getty)
Primark has launched a new pair of shoes that look just like a more expensive designer pair. The budget-friendly retailer, known for its fashion and home items, might have just unveiled a hit with shoppers.
The high street favourite’s Paula Echevarría Strappy Toe Loop Sandals are similar to a style by designer brand Massimo Dutti, but Primark’s offering comes at a much lower price point. Shoppers can pick up the Primark version for £10, while the designer counterpart carries a price tag of £119 when shopped online.
Both pairs feature a minimalist aesthetic with sleek, crossover straps with a hair-on finish look, matching toe loops and a similar animal print pattern. They both also have flat, black soles and a buckle fastening.
However, there are some clear differences between the two. The Massimo Dutti shoes feature a more rounded toe than the Primark version, while the pattern is also somewhat lighter and the straps are slightly wider too.
The designer shoes are also made with cowhide leather, while Primark’s shoes are synthetic. The hair-on texture of the high street shoes is also faux.
Primark’s Paula Echevarría Strappy Toe Loop Sandals(Image: Primark )
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Primark pitches the Paula Echevarría Strappy Toe Loop Sandals as a way to “step up your summer shoe edit.” They’re available in sizes three to eight.
Primark’s product description reads: “Warm weather days call for shoes that slay, and these toe loop sandals are just the ticket. Featuring a fashionable leopard print design, they also have a faux hair texture that’s both soft and stylish.
“The square toe is sleek and contemporary, while the gold-toned buckle adds a luxe finishing touch. These sandals also feature a flat sole and versatile colourway that will complement every fit. Wear them on sun-soaked days and get set to soak up the rays in style!”
The designer description states: “Cowhide leather with hair-on finish. Criss-cross straps on the front. Sheepskin lining. Adjustable buckle fastening . Leopard print. Includes AIRFIT insole: Flexible technical foam insole, designed to offer greater comfort.”
Retailing at £10, the Primark shoes are a steal compared to the Massimo Dutti animal print faux fur sandals, which cost £119. This means shoppers could pocket a saving of approximately £109 by choosing the budget-friendly version.
Nigerian artists are once again at the forefront of global recognition as BET unveiled the nominees for the 2025 BET Awards, with Ayra Starr emerging as the most nominated African artist.
Fellow Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Tems, Rema, and Shallipopi also earned notable nominations.
Ayra Starr secured three nominations: Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Best New Artist, and Best International Act.
The 21-year-old singer, celebrated for her vibrant sound, has enjoyed a good year with chart-topping releases and acclaimed performances across global stages.
Her BET nominations follow her recent wins at the Headies Awards, where she was named Best Female Artist, reinforcing her status as one of Nigeria’s fastest-rising artists.
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Ayra Starr. Facebook/Ayra Starr
Grammy-winning singer Tems, known for her soulful music, earned two nominations in the BET Her category for her powerful tracks “Burning” and “Hold On,” both from her debut album Born In The Wild.
Afrobeats heavyweights Burna Boy and Rema were both nominated for Best International Act, underscoring their sustained influence on the global music scene. Burna Boy, a dominant force in the genre, is no stranger to this category, having taken home the award four times.
Shallipopi, a breakout star known for his street-hop sound, received a nomination in the Best New International Act Category, representing a new wave of Nigerian talent gaining international attention.
Other African acts such as South Africa’s Tyla and Uncle Waffles, Ghana’s Black Sherif, and Tanzania’s Abigail Chams were also nominated in various categories.
On the broader nominations list, American rapper Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s nominations with ten nominations, including Album of the Year for GNX and Video of the Year for “Not Like Us.”
Doechii, Drake, Future, and GloRilla each garnered six nominations, followed by Metro Boomin with five. SZA and The Weeknd received four nominations apiece.
The nominations span music, film, television, and sports, and were selected by the BET Voting Academy, comprising industry professionals across entertainment, media, digital, public relations, and the creative arts.
A photo collage of Burna Boy and Tems
The Complete List Of Nominees is:
Album of the Year
$OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U DRAKE & PARTYNEXTDOOR 11:11 DELUXE CHRIS BROWN ALLIGATOR BITES NEVER HEAL DOECHII COWBOY CARTER BEYONCÉ GLORIOUS GLORILLA GNX KENDRICK LAMAR HURRY UP TOMORROW THE WEEKND WE DON’T TRUST YOU FUTURE & METRO BOOMIN
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist AYRA STARR ARI LENNOX COCO JONES KEHLANI MUNI LONG SUMMER WALKER SZA VICTORIA MONÉT
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist BRUNO MARS CHRIS BROWN DRAKE FRIDAYY LEON THOMAS TEDDY SWIMS THE WEEKND USHER
Best Group 41 COMMON & PETE ROCK DRAKE & PARTYNEXTDOOR FLO FUTURE & METRO BOOMIN JACQUEES & DEJ LOAF LARRY JUNE, 2 CHAINZ, THE ALCHEMIST MAVERICK CITY MUSIC
Best Collaboration 30 FOR 30 SZA FEAT. KENDRICK LAMAR ALTER EGO DOECHII FEAT. JT ARE YOU EVEN REAL TEDDY SWIMS FEAT. GIVĒON BECKHAM DEE BILLZ FEAT. KYLE RICHH, KAI SWERVO, KJ SWERVO BLESS LIL WAYNE, WHEEZY & YOUNG THUG LIKE THAT FUTURE & METRO BOOMIN & KENDRICK LAMAR LUTHER KENDRICK LAMAR & SZA STICKY TYLER, THE CREATOR FEAT. GLORILLA, SEXYY RED & LIL WAYNE TIMELESS THE WEEKND FEAT. PLAYBOI CARTI
Best Female Hip Hop Artist CARDI B DOECHII DOJA CAT GLORILLA LATTO MEGAN THEE STALLION NICKI MINAJ RAPSODY SEXYY RED
Best Male Hip Hop Artist BURNA BOY BIGXTHAPLUG BOSSMAN DLOW DRAKE FUTURE KENDRICK LAMAR KEY GLOCK LIL WAYNE TYLER, THE CREATOR
Video of the Year 3AM IN TOKEYO KEY GLOCK A BAR SONG (TIPSY) SHABOOZEY AFTER HOURS KEHLANI DENIAL IS A RIVER DOECHII FAMILY MATTERS DRAKE NOT LIKE US KENDRICK LAMAR TIMELESS THE WEEKND FEAT. PLAYBOI CARTI TYPE SHIT FUTURE, METRO BOOMIN, TRAVIS SCOTT & PLAYBOI CARTI
Video Director of the Year ANDERSON .PAAK B PACE PRODUCTIONS & JACQUEES BENNY BOOM CACTUS JACK COLE BENNETT DAVE FREE & KENDRICK LAMAR DAVE MEYERS FOGGIERAW TYLER, THE CREATOR
Best New Artist 41 AYRA STARR BIGXTHAPLUG BOSSMAN DLOW DEE BILLZ LEON THOMAS OCTOBER LONDON SHABOOZEY TEDDY SWIMS
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award A GOD (THERE IS) COMMON & PETE ROCK FEAT. JENNIFER HUDSON AMEN PASTOR MIKE JR. BETTER DAYS FRIDAYY CHURCH DOORS YOLANDA ADAMS FEAT. SIR THE BAPTIST & DONALD LAWRENCE (TERRY HUNTER REMIX) CONSTANT MAVERICK CITY MUSIC, JORDIN SPARKS, CHANDLER MOORE & ANTHONY GARGIULA DESERVE TO WIN TAMELA MANN FAITH RAPSODY RAIN DOWN ON ME GLORILLA FEAT. KIRK FRANKLIN, MAVERICK CITY MUSIC
Viewer’s Choice Award RESIDUALS CHRIS BROWN DENIAL IS A RIVER DOECHII NOKIA DRAKE LIKE THAT FUTURE & METRO BOOMIN FEAT. KENDRICK LAMAR TGIF GLORILLA NOT LIKE US KENDRICK LAMAR LUTHER KENDRICK LAMAR & SZA BROKEY LATTO
Best International Act ANY GABRIELLY (BRAZIL) AYRA STARR (NIGERIA) BASHY (UNITED KINGDOM) BLACK SHERIF (GHANA) EZRA COLLECTIVE (UNITED KINGDOM) JOÉ DWÈT FILÉ (FRANCE) MC LUANNA (BRAZIL) REMA (NIGERIA) SDM (FRANCE) TYLA (SOUTH AFRICA) UNCLE WAFFLES (SWAZILAND)
Best New International Act ABIGAIL CHAMS (TANZANIA) AJULIACOSTA (BRAZIL) AMABBI (BRAZIL) DLALA THUKZIN (SOUTH AFRICA) DR YARO (FRANCE) KWN (UNITED KINGDOM) MAGLERA DOE BOY (SOUTH AFRICA) MERVEILLE (FRANCE) ODEAL (UNITED KINGDOM) SHALLIPOPI (NIGERIA) TxC (SOUTH AFRICA)
BET Her BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE MARY J. BLIGE BLACKBIIRD BEYONCÉ FEAT. TANNER ADELL, BRITTNEY SPENCER, TIERA KENNEDY & REYNA ROBERTS BLOOM DOECHII BURNING TEMS DEFYING GRAVITY CYNTHIA ERIVO FEAT. ARIANA GRANDE HEART OF A WOMAN SUMMER WALKER HOLD ON TEMS IN MY BAG FLO & GLORILLA
Best Movie BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F LUTHER: NEVER TOO MUCH MUFASA: THE LION KING ONE OF THEM DAYS REBEL RIDGE THE PIANO LESSON THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT
Best Actor AARON PIERRE ALDIS HODGE ANTHONY MACKIE COLMAN DOMINGO DENZEL WASHINGTON JAMIE FOXX JOEY BADA$$ KEVIN HART STERLING K. BROWN WILL SMITH
Best Actress ANDRA DAY ANGELA BASSETT COCO JONES CYNTHIA ERIVO KEKE PALMER KERRY WASHINGTON QUINTA BRUNSON VIOLA DAVIS ZENDAYA
YoungStars Award AKIRA AKBAR BLUE IVY CARTER GRACEYN “GRACIE” HOLLINGSWORTH HEIRESS HARRIS MELODY HURD THADDEUS J. MIXSON TYRIK JOHNSON VANVAN
Sportswoman of the Year Award A’JA WILSON ANGEL REESE CLARESSA SHIELDS COCO GAUFF DAWN STALEY FLAU’JAE JOHNSON JUJU WATKINS SHA’CARRI RICHARDSON SIMONE BILES
David and Victoria Beckham’s three sons – Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz – have an impressive group of friends, having been raised in the same elite circles as their superstar parents
The Beckham kids have a close-knit circle
David and Victoria Beckham have achieved much success in their lives, but their pride and joy has always come from their four children.
The iconic couple married in 1999, the same year they welcomed their first child, Brooklyn Beckham. They went on to grow their family with the births of sons Romeo and Cruz in 2002 and 2005, and daughter Harper in 2011. In 2022, their family expanded once more when Brooklyn married actress Nicola Peltz, officially adding a daughter-in-law to the Beckham clan.
With two superstar parents known throughout the world and having attended some of the world’s most exclusive private schools, it’s inevitable that they’d be rubbing shoulders in the elite circles of the rich and famous. But who are those closest to the Beckham boys?
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Famous parents
Despite an estimated combined net worth of £455million, David and Victoria have always tried to raise their children with humility.
“I want my kids to be able to understand that they are very fortunate that they have that, but other kids around the world don’t and I will continue to fight for that,” David told HELLO! magazine.
“It’s a silly thing to say but our kids are the future. I’m very lucky to live in a city, in a country that the kids can have a great meal, they can drink fresh water, they can look after themselves and we’re very fortunate that we have that.”
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The comments echo David’s previous statements about how he and wife Victoria are choosing to raise their children.
“We have always led by example, in terms of the way we treat our children, with the way we look after our children, the way we love our children,” David told the Telegraph in 2014.
“Their upbringing is a lot different to my upbringing so I think there is always a kind of fear factor… I mean, the first day that you have kids, you constantly worry.”
David says he and Victoria are very strict, ensuring their kids are well behaved at all times.
“But we are very strict parents. We want to bring them up as closely as possible to how we were brought, because you have to give them manners, you have to give them boundaries and our children definitely have that,” he said.
“It’s the most wonderful thing in the world but you are bringing children into a world where you really have to protect them. They are very privileged and they have a lovely life, and I want to protect that and to protect them from anything that goes on outside the family.”
Family friends
The Beckham boys are friendly with the children of foul-mouthed chef Gordon Ramsay. The Beckhams and Ramsays have all grown up together and are of similar ages, and have remained close pals over the years.
His daughter, Tilly Ramsay, 23, is close pals with Cruz, who appeared on her cookery show. Additionally, the carefree kids were spotted cavorting in the snow together around Christmas time in 2018.
However, Gordon made his daughters promise they wouldn’t date the Beckham boys.
“Over the past 10 years we’ve naturally got on,” he said of the bond between their families.
“I see how hard David and Victoria work.
The Beckham and Ramsay children have grown up together
“But the connection is our ambition to get all eight children through school, college, university, and then dust ourselves down, when the kids are in their 20s, as having been decent parents. That’s hard. We feed off each other.
“Three girls and a boy, and three boys and a girl – you’d be amazed at the synergy. We’ve promised that no one dates anybody, and so far…”
Laughing and jumping up to touch a wooden table nearby, he added: “If Holly said: ‘Yeah, Brooklyn and I…’ it would be: ‘No, Holly.’”
As reported by E! News, Cruz also has famous godparents: “Desperate Housewives” star Eva Longoria and musician Marc Anthony, both of whom were present at his and Harper Beckham’s joint baptism in 2019.
Girlfriend swap
Kim has been welcomed into the Beckham family(Image: INSTAGRAM)
Romeo went public with his relationship with girlfriend Kim Turnbull in November of last year, following several weeks of flirty interactions on Instagram. Since then, Kim has been warmly embraced by the Beckham family.
The 25-year-old model and aspiring DJ appears to have seamlessly integrated into the family, regularly appearing in group photos shared online, most recently at David’s birthday celebrations.
However, despite the warm welcome from Romeo’s parents, Kim has seemingly never interacted with his brother Brooklyn’s wife, Nicola Peltz, 30 – hinting at possible tension between Kim and the couple.
Online activity has fuelled speculation of a rift. Around the time Romeo and Kim began dating, Brooklyn and Nicola reportedly stopped engaging with Romeo on social media.
Their absence was particularly noticeable during David’s milestone birthday festivities. Despite being invited to all three celebrations and being in London at the time, Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola chose not to attend, even missing a private dinner held at the family’s Cotswolds home.
Their decision to skip the events may be tied to reports of a falling out between Brooklyn and Romeo, allegedly stemming from Kim. According to TMZ, Brooklyn is said to have had a “romantic connection” with Kim during their teenage years and feels uneasy about her dating his younger brother.
Brooklyn’s youngest brother, Cruz, 20, has denied these claims, though Kim and Brooklyn were photographed together several times in 2016.
It’s also been suggested that Nicola may feel uncomfortable attending events where one of Brooklyn’s former flames is present.
Following their past history, Brooklyn is reportedly questioning Kim’s intentions with Romeo, which may have contributed to growing tension between the brothers. According to the same report, Brooklyn and Nicola have decided to avoid public family gatherings where Kim is present, particularly after relations began to sour in December.
‘Inseparable’
Kim, is the well-heeled granddaughter of renowned post-war sculptor and painter William Turnbull, while her father Alex Turnbull and uncle Johnny were part of the post-punk band 23 Skidoo, formed in 1979.
Rocco and Brooklyn were once “inseparable”
She previously dated Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s son Rocco, and through that connection was part of a tightknit friendship group in 2016 which included Brooklyn.
At the time, Rocco and Brooklyn were reportedly “inseparable,” with Rocco evening follow in his best friend Brooklyn’s footsteps and move to New York to study photography.
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A friend told the Sunday People: “Brooklyn is like the surrogate older brother he looks up to.
“Rocco wants to study art and film. He also wants to do photography and he and Brooklyn will be doing projects together.”
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Liam Payne left a staggering £24million in his will that is set to go to his eight-year-old son Bear, with ex Cheryl Tweedy being granted the power of administrator
Liam Payne’s staggering fortune is being managed by Cheryl (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Universal Music)
Cheryl Tweedy is set to “do the right thing” as she has been granted the power of administrator over the late Liam Payne’s fortune. The former One Direction singer tragically died aged 31 without a will in October last year.
He fell from a third-floor balcony during his stay at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Liam, who shares eight-year-old son Bear with Cheryl, left a staggering £24.3million.
The singer had left behind £28.6million which, after expenses and debts were paid, went down to £24.3million. Following his death, Cheryl, 41, paid a devastating tribute to Liam as she described his death as an ” earth shattering event”.
According to court documents filed on May 1, music lawyer Richard Bray was also named as an administrator. Under UK rules, a person’s spouse is the first to claim any money following their death.
Liam’s entire estate and fortune will go to his son(Image: Instagram)
They are then followed by the deceased’s child. However, as Cheryl and Liam never married, the money will go to Bear with Cheryl looking after it until he is older.
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It is unclear exactly how she will preserve the fortune, yet she is expected to put it into a trust for their young son. Friends of X Factor star Cheryl have said she just wants to do the right thing for her son, just like Liam also did.
“It is a small consolation that Bear will never want for anything, that he will at least benefit from that. Liam had some very sensible people around him for a time and he adored Bear so much. He always wanted to do the right thing by him financially,” a source close to Liam told Mail Online.
Other friends told the publication that the singer was adamant to make sure his only son would be well looked after in the event anything happened to him.
At the time of Liam’s death, Cheryl issued a devastating statement as she said: “As I try to navigate this earth shattering event, and work through my own grief at this indescribably painful time, I’d like to kindly remind everyone that we have lost a human being.
“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.”
Cheryl is expected to put the fortune in a trust for Bear(Image: Getty Images)
The chart-topping Girls Aloud singer went on to say: “What is troubling my spirit the most is that one day Bear will have access to the abhorrent reports and media exploitation we have seen in the past two days. It is breaking my heart further that I cannot protect him from that in his future.
“I am begging you to consider what use some of these reports are serving, other than to cause further harm to everyone left behind picking up the pieces.
“Before you leave comments or make videos, ask yourself if you would like your own child or family to read them. Please give Liam the little dignity he has left in the wake of his death to rest in some peace at last. Thank you, Cheryl.”
Liam and Cheryl welcomed Bear in 2017 but went their separate ways shortly after his first birthday. The pair remained committed to co-parenting, with Liam making sure his son was provided for.
Liam’s girlfriend at the time of his death, American model Kate Cassidy, won’t receive any inheritance from the star’s estate. Kate, who revealed plans she and Liam were to marry, was not mentioned in the legal documents.
However, the influencer didn’t appear to fazed as she shared a picture to her 900,000 followers on Instagram just hours later. Kate posted an image of the inside of her handbag, showing a sandwich from Starbucks and some hair extensions along with the light-hearted caption: “What’s in your purse??? Mine: starbucks and @glamseamless.”
Liam Payne left a staggering £24million in his will that is set to go to his eight-year-old son Bear, with ex Cheryl Tweedy being granted the power of administrator
Liam Payne’s staggering fortune is being managed by Cheryl (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Universal Music)
Cheryl Tweedy is set to “do the right thing” as she has been granted the power of administrator over the late Liam Payne’s fortune. The former One Direction singer tragically died aged 31 without a will in October last year.
He fell from a third-floor balcony during his stay at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Liam, who shares eight-year-old son Bear with Cheryl, left a staggering £24.3million.
The singer had left behind £28.6million which, after expenses and debts were paid, went down to £24.3million. Following his death, Cheryl, 41, paid a devastating tribute to Liam as she described his death as an ” earth shattering event”.
According to court documents filed on May 1, music lawyer Richard Bray was also named as an administrator. Under UK rules, a person’s spouse is the first to claim any money following their death.
Liam’s entire estate and fortune will go to his son(Image: Instagram)
They are then followed by the deceased’s child. However, as Cheryl and Liam never married, the money will go to Bear with Cheryl looking after it until he is older.
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It is unclear exactly how she will preserve the fortune, yet she is expected to put it into a trust for their young son. Friends of X Factor star Cheryl have said she just wants to do the right thing for her son, just like Liam also did.
“It is a small consolation that Bear will never want for anything, that he will at least benefit from that. Liam had some very sensible people around him for a time and he adored Bear so much. He always wanted to do the right thing by him financially,” a source close to Liam told Mail Online.
Other friends told the publication that the singer was adamant to make sure his only son would be well looked after in the event anything happened to him.
At the time of Liam’s death, Cheryl issued a devastating statement as she said: “As I try to navigate this earth shattering event, and work through my own grief at this indescribably painful time, I’d like to kindly remind everyone that we have lost a human being.
“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.”
Cheryl is expected to put the fortune in a trust for Bear(Image: Getty Images)
The chart-topping Girls Aloud singer went on to say: “What is troubling my spirit the most is that one day Bear will have access to the abhorrent reports and media exploitation we have seen in the past two days. It is breaking my heart further that I cannot protect him from that in his future.
“I am begging you to consider what use some of these reports are serving, other than to cause further harm to everyone left behind picking up the pieces.
“Before you leave comments or make videos, ask yourself if you would like your own child or family to read them. Please give Liam the little dignity he has left in the wake of his death to rest in some peace at last. Thank you, Cheryl.”
Liam and Cheryl welcomed Bear in 2017 but went their separate ways shortly after his first birthday. The pair remained committed to co-parenting, with Liam making sure his son was provided for.
Liam’s girlfriend at the time of his death, American model Kate Cassidy, won’t receive any inheritance from the star’s estate. Kate, who revealed plans she and Liam were to marry, was not mentioned in the legal documents.
However, the influencer didn’t appear to fazed as she shared a picture to her 900,000 followers on Instagram just hours later. Kate posted an image of the inside of her handbag, showing a sandwich from Starbucks and some hair extensions along with the light-hearted caption: “What’s in your purse??? Mine: starbucks and @glamseamless.”
