Casual Liam Payne steps out in NYC during his US tour... while Cheryl 'holds back on festive preparations until he gets home for son Bear's first Christmas'
He's counting down the days until he's home to celebrate his son Bear's first Christmas.
And Liam Payne, 24, certainly seemed to be in high spirits as he stepped out in New York on Friday during a break from his US tour.
Seen in a casual outfit as he walked through the East Village in New York City, the Strip That Down singer sported a long-sleeve 'Fear of God' jersey and had a black shirt visible underneath.
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![Coming home for Christmas: Liam Payne, 24, certainly seemed to be in high spirits as he stepped out in New York on Friday during a break from his US tour just days before he's due home for son Bear's first Christmas](http://web.archive.org./web/20171220064927/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/19/20/4775BD8000000578-0-image-a-26_1513716784357.jpg)
Coming home for Christmas: Liam Payne, 24, certainly seemed to be in high spirits as he stepped out in New York on Friday during a break from his US tour just days before he's due home for son Bear's first Christmas
He paired the top with loose-fitting dark tracksuit bottoms as well as black and white trainers.
Determined to keep the monotone look on point, Liam also carried a black leather backpack on his shoulders.
It was only his gold chain necklace and silver watch that offset the singer's black-and-white ensemble.
![Looking cool: Walking through the East Village in New York City, the Strip That Down singer sported a long-sleeve Fear of God jersey and had a black shirt visible underneath.](http://web.archive.org./web/20171220064927/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/19/21/4775BD5400000578-5196093-image-m-41_1513718712180.jpg)
Looking cool: Walking through the East Village in New York City, the Strip That Down singer sported a long-sleeve Fear of God jersey and had a black shirt visible underneath.
![Keeping things casual: He paired the top with loose-fitting dark tracksuit bottoms and black and white trainers.](http://web.archive.org./web/20171220064927/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/19/21/4775BC4400000578-5196093-image-a-45_1513718763189.jpg)
![Monotone delight: Determined to keep the monotone look on point, Liam also carried a black leather backpack on his shoulders.](http://web.archive.org./web/20171220064927/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/19/21/4775BC0B00000578-5196093-image-a-46_1513718763189.jpg)
Keeping things casual: He paired the top with loose-fitting dark tracksuit bottoms and black and white trainers.
While he's away, girlfriend Cheryl, 34, is said to be holding back on festive preparations so they can do them as a family upon his return to their Surrey home.
With Liam busy on Y100's Jingle Ball tour, he hasn't been able to help Cheryl put up any decorations.
A local told The Sun: 'Walking past Liam's house, you wouldn't even know it's Christmas.
'There's not a single fairy light in sight, which is the complete opposite of last year.
'Cheryl had recently moved in and he really went to town, covering the house in icicles, reindeer and giant snowmen and soldiers.'
Last year, Liam went all out with his Christmas decorations and howed off his work to his fans on Instagram, captioning the photo with: 'Have a very merry Christmas everyoneeeee'.
![Last year, Liam went all out with his Christmas decorations and had showed off his work to his fans on Instagram, captioning the photo with: 'Have a very merry Christmas everyoneeeee'.](http://web.archive.org./web/20171220064927/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/19/22/4776301E00000578-5196093-Last_year_Liam_went_all_out_with_his_Christmas_decorations_and_h-m-15_1513721020199.jpg)
Last year, Liam went all out with his Christmas decorations and had showed off his work to his fans on Instagram, captioning the photo with: 'Have a very merry Christmas everyoneeeee'.
The former One Direction singer had covered his home with fairy lights and other adorable decorations, including a pair of nutcrackers standing guard outside his door.
He also hired a florist to help make his mansion even more of a sight for locals, as he put up elaborate wreaths and even an inflatable snowman.
But now it seems that may not be happening again soon while Cheryl and Bear wait for Liam's return.
![Homecoming: With Liam busy on the Y100's Jingle Ball tour, he hasn't been able to help Cheryl prepare their Surrey mansion for Christmas, according to reports](http://web.archive.org./web/20171220064927/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/19/21/4775BDAF00000578-5196093-image-m-50_1513718792724.jpg)
![Homecoming: With Liam busy on the Y100's Jingle Ball tour, he hasn't been able to help Cheryl prepare their Surrey mansion for Christmas, according to reports](http://web.archive.org./web/20171220064927/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/19/21/4775BDA400000578-5196093-image-m-52_1513718809386.jpg)
Homecoming: With Liam busy on the Y100's Jingle Ball tour, he hasn't been able to help Cheryl prepare their Surrey mansion for Christmas, according to reports
Liam has been jetting all over the world as he promotes his latest singles following the launch of his solo career after One Direction went on hiatus in January 2016.
Proving he is a family man at heart, the singer confessed he is looking forward to spending time with his girlfriend and their son over the festive season.
He told Entertainment Tonight: 'My holiday plans are to spend some beautiful time with my son and to eat my own weight in lovely Christmas food.
![Looking forward to some family time: Proving he is a family man at heart, the singer confessed he is looking forward to spending time with his girlfriend and their son over the festive season.](http://web.archive.org./web/20171220064927/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/19/21/3EA1AD1D00000578-5196093-image-a-54_1513719257773.jpg)
Looking forward to some family time: Proving he is a family man at heart, the singer confessed he is looking forward to spending time with his girlfriend and their son over the festive season.
'Bear is only going to be interested in the wrapping paper so I'm going to buy the shiniest one!'
Liam was delighted to become a dad for the first time when his stunning girlfriend gave birth in March to their baby boy.
While they keep their love firmly under wraps, the couple first went public with their blossoming romance in February 2016 and they have been going strong ever since.
![Proud father: Liam was delighted to become a dad for the first time when his stunning girlfriend gave birth in March to their baby boy.](http://web.archive.org./web/20171220064927/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/19/21/4775BDB400000578-5196093-image-a-39_1513718537604.jpg)
Proud father: Liam was delighted to become a dad for the first time when his stunning girlfriend gave birth in March to their baby boy.
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