Louis Tomlinson Receives Kind Words from Simon Cowell After 'X Factor' Performance
We’re currently wiping away tears after watching Louis Tomlinson all choked up after his performance on The X Factor UK tonight (December 10).
The 24-year-old singer hit the stage for his first live performance as a solo artist outside of One Direction and he debuted his new single “Just Hold On” with Steve Aoki.
WATCH VIDEO: Louis Tomlinson performs “Just Hold On” live for the first time!
Simon Cowell, who created 1D, said some very touching words to Louis after the performance, which took place days after his mom died.
The performance was scheduled before Louis‘ mom died and Simon opened up about how she was looking forward to seeing her son perform.
“Louis, I have to say something to you. I’ve known you now for six years. What you’ve just done, and the bravery, I respect you as an artist. I respect you as a person,” Simon said. “Your mom was so proud of you Louis and she was so looking forward to tonight. She’s watching down on you now and you’ve done her proud.”