Social media is awash with support for Louis Tomlinson tonight, following his debut solo performance on The X Factor.
Louis took to the stage to perform Just Hold On, his collaboration with DJ Steve Aoki, and it's safe to say it was an emotional moment.
The star powered through his performance, but it was clear that emotions were running high for him in the wake of his beloved mum Johannah's passing.
Louis' brave face did not go unnoticed by the Twitter world, with users taking to the social media site to pay tribute to his strength.
my heart is actually breaking for louis he's so strong and brave #XFactor
— NICOLE (@radicxlrwin) December 10, 2016
Absolute massive respect to @Louis_Tomlinson. What he's been through this week is heartbreaking. Absolute nailed that! #XFactor
— Kraig Robbo (@KraigRobbo_) December 10, 2016
In tears after that performance cannot believe how brave @Louis_Tomlinson is #ProudOfLouis #XFactor #XFactorFinal
— Lucy (@lucyhrsimmonds) December 10, 2016
ok can we just talk about the voice crack at the end... the tears were being held back so hard i can't i love louis #ProudOfLouis #XFactor
— brooke (@haroldvoguex) December 10, 2016
Once the performance was over, head judge Simon Cowell took the opportunity to pay tribute to both Louis and his late mother.
"I've known you now for six years...What you have just done - the bravery...I respect you as a person and as an artist," said Simon.
At this point, Louis was given a supportive hug by Steve, as Simon added: "Your mum was so proud of you."
It is also reported that Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles and Liam Payne were all in the audience to support their former bandmate.
