Following the news that Liam Payne and Cheryl have supposedly named their first child Bear, it’s now been confirmed by the One Direction singer.

But instead of going down your usual route of a statement or maybe a simple tweet, Liam opted for a brief interaction with actual Bear Grylls to put rumours to rest. Because of course.

Yep, the survival expert couldn’t help but send his blessings to the new parents and share his excitement that he was possible inspiration for their name of choice, as he wrote:

“Great choice! Love & blessings to you guys as you start on the greatest adventure... @CherylOfficial @LiamPayne.”

To which Liam was clearly thrilled by, replying: “Thanks man hope he grows with an ounce of your courage! Your a boss.”

We’re just going ignore the fact he’s used the wrong ‘your’, because he’s also just confirmed that his son is indeed called Bear Payne.

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