“Behind the Backlash: Fans Blame Simon Cowell for Liam Payne’s Struggles as #JusticeForLiam Takes Over Social Media”
“When you’re doing hundreds and hundreds of [concerts] and it’s the same 22 songs at the same time every single day, even if you’re not happy, you’ve got to go out there,” he said.
Liam later added, “We had an absolute blast but there were certain parts of it where it just got a little bit toxic.”
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When Liam signed with Universal Label Capitol instead of Syco — the label Simon expected the star to continue with — back in 2019, the TV judge told The Sun he wasn’t happy.
“It is a bit annoying if I am honest with you — mainly because it is a another label who has now got your artist who you worked with for so many years,” he said.
“But that is the music business, unfortunately. I don’t think anyone else from the band will do that.”
Simon has not released a statement regarding the singer’s death but The X Factor took to social media to react
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While Simon has yet to comment on the incident, The X Factor wrote, “We are heartbroken by the sad passing of Liam Payne. He was immensely talented and, as part of One Direction, Liam will leave a lasting legacy on the music industry and fans around the world.
“Our thoughts are with his friends, family, and all who loved him.”
Simon Cowell additionally postponed Britain’s Got Talent auditions in light of the news.
ApplauseStore, which manages the tickets to the show, said on X, “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.”
