Liam Payne Returns to the 'X Factor UK' Stage With Cheryl Cole!

Liam Payne just had a very full circle moment!

The 24-year-old entertainer just returned to the X Factor UK stage – right where he auditioned when he was just 14!

“It feels amazing to be back on X Factor. Obviously, you know, I auditioned as a solo artist when I was 14-years-old and here I finally am doing it by myself. I mean it’s weird without the other boys for sure but I am so happy to be back and bring you a brand new track,” Liam said in an Instagram story.

To top things off, he was joined by his longtime love Cheryl Cole, who popped into the video.

After Liam‘s performance, he made a swift exit with Cheryl, who was sitting front row. Liam didn’t even wait for her to meet him backstage – he walked right into the crowd and they made their exit together!