One Direction star Louis Tomlinson performed his debut solo single Just Hold On featuring DJ Steve Aoki on The X Factor in London on Saturday night.
Tomlinson's mother Johannah Deakin passed away aged 43 on last Wednesday, December 7. She was battling with leukaemia for a long period.
Tomlinson's One Direction band mates (Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Liam Payne) attended the X Factor final on Saturday to support him following his mother Johannah's death.
According to an ET report, Tomlinson's family stated earlier this week that the performance was a tribute to his mother, whose wish was for him to continue. And that's exactly what the 24-year-old singer did.
As his performance came to an end, the 1D star kissed his fingers and pointed to the sky, giving a nod to his beloved mother. Regarding this, a fan tweeted: "This moment broke my heart. You're amazing @Louis_Tomlinson."
This moment broke my heart. You're amazing @Louis_Tomlinson #ProudOfLouis pic.twitter.com/iXBP9bdFOJ
— best harry pics (@hstylespics) December 10, 2016
The X Factor judge Simon Cowell left a sweet, heart-touching message following his performance.
You know what. I have to say something to you," Cowell explained to Tomlinson, who was holding back tears, on the show. "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, and your mum 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.
Directors across the globe expressed their condolences over his mother's untimely demise. Alongside, Twitterati showered their love upon this 1D star's last night's solo performance.
"JUST HOLD ON" IS A MASTERPIECE @Louis_Tomlinson @steveaoki i didn't know I needed this song until I heard it I'm in love. Amazing job Louis
— Ricky Dillon (@RickyPDillon) December 11, 2016
.@Louis_Tomlinson
— Jess· (@london_girl93) December 11, 2016
If it all goes wrong. Darling just hold on. pic.twitter.com/X65Qb4a1FA
Huge pride and admiration for @Louis_Tomlinson last night. Can't imagine how hard that was. Big love.
— Dermot O'Leary (@radioleary) December 11, 2016
Amazing performance yesterday from @Louis_Tomlinson and @steveaoki yesterday at the #xfactorfinal true inspiration #RIPJohannah
— Kieran Alleyne (@kieranalleyne) December 11, 2016
Louis e Lottie #ProudOfLouis #RIPJohannah ? This Break my heart ??✋ @Louis_Tomlinson @lottietommo Be strong ? Ly ❤ pic.twitter.com/Ok0DP5g4Dg
— Proud of Louis (@sereenaqrabawi) December 11, 2016
We love you from the bottom of our hearts, stay strong babe we are here for you!???? @Louis_Tomlinson #ITALYISPROUDOFLOUIS pic.twitter.com/ru8qjL1EiH
— STAY STRONG LOUIS♕ (@vcamilaxsmile) December 11, 2016
To have something so heartbreaking happen and then to perform the next day to thousands of people. ??Inspirational man! @Louis_Tomlinson
— Charlie Jones (@CharlieJones) December 11, 2016
HIT THE #1 my boy
— One Direction (@We1DUpdate) December 11, 2016
Jay is surly proud of you as much as we are @Louis_Tomlinson pic.twitter.com/c4TbZE79C5