Overview

• Simon Cowell was described as 'absolutely devastated' and 'sobbed down the phone' to Sinitta upon learning of Liam Payne's death.
• Liam Payne, who rose to fame as a member of One Direction, died at 31 after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony in October 2024.
• Cowell attended Payne’s funeral, offering comfort to the late singer’s grieving parents, showcasing his personal connection to Payne's family.
• Sinitta recalled Payne’s journey from his first audition at 14 on The X Factor to becoming One Direction’s lead singer, crediting Cowell's mentorship for his success.
• Legal proceedings concerning Payne’s death continue, with charges against two individuals still active while three others were dropped.