Liam Payne was reportedly forced to miss son Bear’s second birthday due to his work schedule.
The singer, 25, was pictured flying to Dubai on Friday – the same day as Bear’s birthday – to perform at The Global Teacher Prize Assembly concert on Saturday.
It’s been said Liam flew out early Friday, just hours after Bear turned two.
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A source told the Daily Star: “Liam is due to take to the stage 7.30pm local time on Saturday, which is 3.30pm in the UK.
“Flights take seven hours so at best Liam could be in the England for some of Bear’s birthday on Friday but logistically it is almost impossible for him to be there for the full day.
“Liam could to go straight from the airport to the venue but going from a long-haul flight to the stage would be draining.”
Ent Daily has contacted reps for Liam for comment.
Last year, Liam suffered a similar work schedule issue on his son’s first birthday after he was booked to perform in Japan on March 24.
However, he apparently did manage to spend the morning of that day with Bear.
His ex Cheryl recently revealed she and Liam spent Christmas together with their son.
Speaking to The Sun, the 35-year-old said: “There’s no animosity whatsoever between us. In fact, Liam spent Christmas Day with us.”
Earlier this month, it was reported that Cheryl was trying to plan a family holiday with Liam and Bear.
According to Heat magazine, 35-year-old Cheryl would like them to have more of a friendship for the sake of their little one.
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A source told the publication: “She desperately wants to take Bear on holiday, where he can play on the beach and swim, and just have some fun, really. She suggested to Liam that he could join the for a few days. If it works out, they could look at having a family holiday once a year together.
“She wants to be in a position where they can chat about everything – Bear’s development, the big decisions, the worries, and support each other through it all.”
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