Simon Cowell struggled to hold back tears at Liam Payne’s heartbreaking funeral! Liam Payne’s parents Geoff and Karen hugged a heartbroken Simon Cowell as he sought to comfort them following their son’s funeral today.  The heartfelt embrace took place outside the church where Payne was remembered in an emotional service following his tragic death at the age of just 31. Cowell’s girlfriend, Lauren Silverman, stood at a distance away while the 65-year-old shared a private moment with the grieving couple. Many were wondering if Liam’s son Bear went to his funeral? In a heart-wrenching decision, Cheryl determined that Bear should be part of the funeral proceedings, despite wrestling with whether it was in his best interest. In the end, Cheryl made the poignant decision to let Bear say his final goodbyes to his dad, Liam, alongside their loved ones. Bear was allegedly there but was taken in privetly so he couldn’t be photographed. Cheryl decided that it was only fair for Bear to bid farewell to his beloved dad Liam alongside his family and close friends. A devastating tribute to Liam Payne from his 7-year-old son was spotted outside the former One Direction star’s funeral. Subscribe to Nice Nivon for more updates.