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Privacy NoticeSimon Cowell has called off today’s Britain’s Got Talent auditions in Blackpool due to the heartbreaking news of One Direction’s Liam Payne’s death. The ticket distributor Applause Store shared the sad update on Thursday morning, stating: “Due to the tragic passing of Liam Payne, BGT has decided to postpone today’s auditions in Blackpool. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.” The third round of auditions was scheduled at the iconic Winter Gardens in Blackpool, with celebrity judges Simon, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and KSI ready to roll the cameras. Tragically, 31 year old Liam lost his life after a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Local authorities reported that the star plummeted from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel situated in the Palermo district of the capital city, with medical personnel later confirming his death, reports the Express.
Liam tragically died after falling from his hotel balcony
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This sorrowful event follows recent media coverage that Liam’s former fiancee, Maya Henry, had initiated legal action, reportedly issuing a cease and desist letter due to repeated contact attempts. Maya Henry, the American model engaged to Liam from August 2020 until their split in June 2021, alleged in a recent TikTok video that post-breakup, the singer would incessantly “blow up my phone” using various numbers.
Simon Cowell halted BGT auditions following the sad news
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In the lead-up to his untimely death, it is believed Liam uploaded a Snapchat video remarking: “It’s a lovely day here in Argentina.” Simon Cowell was instrumental in launching Liam’s career when he created the boy band One Direction in 2010, which included Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Harry Styles, following their individual auditions for The X Factor. After becoming one of the world’s most popular pop groups, releasing five albums and embarking on four global tours, they decided to take an indefinite break in 2016. Among those honouring Payne was ex-X Factor host Dermot O’Leary.
Liam Payne found fame on the X Factor when he was just 14
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He shared on Instagram: “I remember him as a 14-year-old turning up to audition on The X Factor, and blowing us away singing Sinatra. He just loved to sing. He was always a joy, had time for everyone, polite, grateful, and was always humble.” Liam is survived by his seven year old son Bear, whom he co-parents with former X Factor judge Cheryl.Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterMore OnCherylHarry StylesLiam PayneLouis TomlinsonNiall HoranSimon CowellZayn MalikAlesha DixonAmanda HoldenOne DirectionThe X Factor
